We have seen tangible effects of climate change in the areas of food security and the economy as well as broader social ramifications over the last few years.Recently, the urgency of the global climate crisis has become a priority for people of all ages, from all over the world, and the demands in this area are icreasing.
Green Thought Association organized this conference on behalf of the GEF (Green European Foundation), will aim to bring together the agenda for the climate movement and ecology movements at their European and local scales, and also develop networks. The conference will be focussing on current debates and the political situation around climate change, establishing solidarity networks between local movements.
It will bring together the agenda for the climate and ecology movements on both European and local levels, and provide networking opportunities.
Date: 4th May, Saturday
Time: 10.00
Location: Cezayir Meeting Hall (Hayriye Cad. No: 12 Galatasaray, Beyoglu, Istanbul)
PROGRAMME
10.00-11:00 | Climate Policies
Moderator: Barış Gençer Baykan / Yeditepe University – Green Thought Association
- Omer Madra / Açık Radyo
- Teo Commet / FYEG (Federation of Young European Greens) Secretary General
11:00-11.15 | Break
11:15-12:00 | Climate Law
Moderator: Serkan Köybaşı / Bahcesehir University – Green Thought Association
- Gökşen Şahin / People’s Climate Case
- Serde Atalay / Ecology Collective Association
12.00-12.30 | Lunch
12:30-14:00 | Activism / Communication/ Campaigning
- Kelsey DePorte / FYEG (Federation of Young European Greens) Climate Campaigner
- XR Turkey
- XR (Extenction Rebellion) International
- Atlas Sarrafoğlu / Firdays For Future Turkey
14:00-14:15 | Break
14:15-16:00 | Forum
- XR Turkey (Extinction Rebellion / Rebellion Extinction)
- FFF Turkey (Fridays For Future Turkey)
- PFF Turkey (Parents For Future)
- Local Movements
- Climate Activists
Parallel Sessions:
11.00-14.00 | Informatics Education-kidsistanbul
This event will last for 3 hours and is suitable for children between the ages of 10-15.
This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of The Green Thought Association and with the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.