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Climate Week in the Ukraine. 18-26 September
18 September 2009
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Week in the Ukraine. 18-26 September
18 September 2009. Kyiv, Ukraine - United Nations Representative Office, Global Compact Network, UN Volunteers Programme in Ukraine in the partnership with civic, students’ organizations and private companies initiated Climate Week in the country (18-26 September).
Fighting climate change is one of the most important issue on the United Nations (UN) agenda. How the world deals with climate change today will have a direct bearing on the human development prospects of a large section of humanity. Failure will consign the poorest 40 percent of the world’s population - some 2.6 bn. people - to a future of diminished opportunity, according to the UN Human Development Report 2007/2008.
Climate change poses a real threat to the humankind. We can prevent catastrophic consequences for future generations by signing a new climate change agreement to control level of greenhouse gas emissions after the expiry of the current commitment period of Kyoto Protocol in 2012.
On December 7, 2009, world leaders of 192 UN Member States will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark, to respond to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity: climate change. Reaching an agreement on climate change by the end of the meeting (18 December) in Copenhagen will depend not only on political negotiations but also on public pressure from around the globe. To galvanize support globally towards this goal, for the first time UN initiated Global Climate Week which will be marked by synchronized activities in more than 100 cities, accounting Ukrainian.
A campaign that encourages users to sign an online, global petition, which Secretary-General will present to world leaders in Copenhagen, will be held in the frame of Ukrainian National Campaign “Go green”. The petition will serve as a reminder that world leaders must negotiate a fair, balanced and effective agreement in Copenhagen, and that they must seal a deal to power green growth, protect our planet and build a more sustainable, prosperous global economy that will benefit all nations and all people. The Petition can be find here: http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/.
September 18 - a social advertising campaign called “Seal the Deal!” initiated in the frameworks of National “Go green” campaign will be launched. “Seal the Deal!” is the second wave of social advertising with the ecological accent which was initiated by the Global Compact in Ukraine.
September 22 - the Car-free Day, all UN agencies, GC companies and organizations employees are welcome to participate in a symbolical action of using public transport (or other environment-friendly transport such as bicycle or feet) instead of cars. Are these kinds of “transport” faster then the automobile? Also on September 22 UN Volunteers together with Cycling Club of Kiev will hold threefold competition – several group consisting of the public transport user, the bicyclist and the automobilist, will compete for the fastest passage of a route with start in different parts of the city loaded by transport. The results of the competition will be announced on the press-conference which will be held on 22nd of September, at 13.00, in the British Council building. For more information go to http://avk.org.ua.
September 22 - a presentation of the “Green Office” brochure which will deliver to the readers’ audience both the background information on green office practices, international experience as well as practical examples from Ukrainian companies- champions in implementing green office practices. The presentation will take place in “Green auditorium” of the Kyiv Mohyla Academy with participation of business representatives, NGOs, expert associations and mass-media.
September, 25, the “Wear Green” Day, is a day of symbolic demonstration their active position in regard to environmental protection by wearing something green to work/university/walk/party. All willing to take part in the “Wear Green” action are invited to send photos in green on the address of public organization which will hold photocompetition together with World Wildlife Fund. Results of the competition will be on November 25 at http://www.panda.org/uk .
September 25 - the United Nations and the WWF organize a “Wear Green Flash Mob” in several cities of Ukraine. The Wear Green Flash Mob is a fast street event where participants -wearing something green- gather together at 13 o'clock, in a place and then scream at the same time “Seal the Deal”. The event won't last more than 5 minutes, but the people who will see it, they will remember it for much longer. The “flash mob” event in Kyiv will take place on Kontractova Ploshcha, near the Hetman Petro Sahaydachniy’s monument, at 13.00.
September 25 - Global Compact network Ukraine together with the leading auto dealers will organize a green fair. “Got a car? Plant a tree!” is a tree planting activity to help reduce CO2 emissions and improve the image of the capital, renowned for its abundant greenery and parks.
For more information on Global Climate Week, please, visit The UN Global Compact Ukraine site
Fighting climate change is one of the most important issue on the United Nations (UN) agenda. How the world deals with climate change today will have a direct bearing on the human development prospects of a large section of humanity. Failure will consign the poorest 40 percent of the world’s population - some 2.6 bn. people - to a future of diminished opportunity, according to the UN Human Development Report 2007/2008.
Climate change poses a real threat to the humankind. We can prevent catastrophic consequences for future generations by signing a new climate change agreement to control level of greenhouse gas emissions after the expiry of the current commitment period of Kyoto Protocol in 2012.
On December 7, 2009, world leaders of 192 UN Member States will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark, to respond to one of the greatest challenges facing humanity: climate change. Reaching an agreement on climate change by the end of the meeting (18 December) in Copenhagen will depend not only on political negotiations but also on public pressure from around the globe. To galvanize support globally towards this goal, for the first time UN initiated Global Climate Week which will be marked by synchronized activities in more than 100 cities, accounting Ukrainian.
A campaign that encourages users to sign an online, global petition, which Secretary-General will present to world leaders in Copenhagen, will be held in the frame of Ukrainian National Campaign “Go green”. The petition will serve as a reminder that world leaders must negotiate a fair, balanced and effective agreement in Copenhagen, and that they must seal a deal to power green growth, protect our planet and build a more sustainable, prosperous global economy that will benefit all nations and all people. The Petition can be find here: http://www.sealthedeal2009.org/.
September 18 - a social advertising campaign called “Seal the Deal!” initiated in the frameworks of National “Go green” campaign will be launched. “Seal the Deal!” is the second wave of social advertising with the ecological accent which was initiated by the Global Compact in Ukraine.
September 22 - the Car-free Day, all UN agencies, GC companies and organizations employees are welcome to participate in a symbolical action of using public transport (or other environment-friendly transport such as bicycle or feet) instead of cars. Are these kinds of “transport” faster then the automobile? Also on September 22 UN Volunteers together with Cycling Club of Kiev will hold threefold competition – several group consisting of the public transport user, the bicyclist and the automobilist, will compete for the fastest passage of a route with start in different parts of the city loaded by transport. The results of the competition will be announced on the press-conference which will be held on 22nd of September, at 13.00, in the British Council building. For more information go to http://avk.org.ua.
September 22 - a presentation of the “Green Office” brochure which will deliver to the readers’ audience both the background information on green office practices, international experience as well as practical examples from Ukrainian companies- champions in implementing green office practices. The presentation will take place in “Green auditorium” of the Kyiv Mohyla Academy with participation of business representatives, NGOs, expert associations and mass-media.
September, 25, the “Wear Green” Day, is a day of symbolic demonstration their active position in regard to environmental protection by wearing something green to work/university/walk/party. All willing to take part in the “Wear Green” action are invited to send photos in green on the address of public organization which will hold photocompetition together with World Wildlife Fund. Results of the competition will be on November 25 at http://www.panda.org/uk .
September 25 - the United Nations and the WWF organize a “Wear Green Flash Mob” in several cities of Ukraine. The Wear Green Flash Mob is a fast street event where participants -wearing something green- gather together at 13 o'clock, in a place and then scream at the same time “Seal the Deal”. The event won't last more than 5 minutes, but the people who will see it, they will remember it for much longer. The “flash mob” event in Kyiv will take place on Kontractova Ploshcha, near the Hetman Petro Sahaydachniy’s monument, at 13.00.
September 25 - Global Compact network Ukraine together with the leading auto dealers will organize a green fair. “Got a car? Plant a tree!” is a tree planting activity to help reduce CO2 emissions and improve the image of the capital, renowned for its abundant greenery and parks.
For more information on Global Climate Week, please, visit The UN Global Compact Ukraine site
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