The Green School community brought the COP26 topic to the discussion table. There were so many key takeaways, hopes, and inspirations taken from everyone who joined.
One of the speakers, Leslie Beckman, a marketeer with 25-years of experience who attended COP26 in Glasgow mentioned there were three sections provided on addressing climate changes, which are the UN and exclusive policymakers; extended changemakers, including indigenous communities; and open for public section.
Interestingly, Melati Wisjen, the Bye Bye Plastic Bags founder and alumnae of Green School Bali who already follow COP several years back, mentioned not all young people on the ground were involved. This causes the lack of integration between what’s discussed within high levels to what the young people do and face in reality. Ellen Mayne, the Operations Officer for the IFC Gender and Economic Inclusion Group also mentioned the same thing as Melati. She felt there should be more representation especially females involved and those coming from vulnerable countries. There was no sight of representatives from vulnerable countries like Afghanistan, Myanmar, or small island countries like Vanuatu.
To put aside some cons of this year’s COP execution, Jessica Farmer, the discussion moderator, pinpointed some achievements made, such as high-level pledges negotiation from the government to government to focus on reducing methane reductions and coal-fired power; commitment to clean and affordable technology; and the welcoming of private sector members to this year’s dialogue.
Christian Lohberger who represented Papua New Guinea (PNG) as an advisor to the PNG government also mentioned his sector’s success during the conference, which managed to create 3 permanent seats in the Climate Technology Centre (CTC) for youth, women, and indigenous community and secured them a permanent voice in the negotiation.
The discussion was even richer, as many audiences share their own contribution to climate change. There were Skute Bali & Carbon Beta founders who were also parents of Green School Bali students, also high schoolers who organized festivals spreading carbon zero awareness through arts and events.
Catch up on the fascinating discussion through recorded video available at The Bridge’s Youtube account.
