Young people commit to and demand action on climate change
COPENHAGEN, 4 December 2009 – Gathered from all over the world, 164 young people, aged 14 to 17, issued a Declaration in Copenhagen today committing to personal changes in their own lives and demanding that governments take actions to protect the world from the terrible effects of climate change.
“The battle against climate change is upon all of us. We are ready to act and we invite you to join us. Climate change is affecting our lives, our families and our future,” the document states. “We must act immediately and we are ready to fulfill our commitments. We are prepared to give all we have as long as there is the possibility of saving our planet,” it continues.
“We expect the same courage from you.” the Declaration concludes.
In the closing ceremony today in the City Hall, the young people presented their Declaration to the President of COP 15, Ms. Connie Hedegaard, who is expected to take the Declaration to the leaders present at the COP 15. Ms. Hedegaard restated the children’s statement that the time for talk is over.
“It’s so good that young people from the whole world are telling us – the politicians – that the time for action is now”, Ms. Hedegaard said, addressing the 164 young delegates.
“You must tell the Politicians that they cannot leave Copenhagen empty-handed two weeks from now. Because you, the citizens – the new generation – demand us to take action now”, Ms. Hedegaard continued.
The Declaration recommends that industrialized countries ramp up spending on adaption; cities be well planned and sustainable; safety standards, regulations and emergency protocols be established to prepare for climate induced disasters; better water conservation; education on sea level rise and flooding and biodiversity-related projects.
The young people also made recommendations to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, which include: new energy-efficient technologies; investments in sustainable transport infrastructure; establishing a carbon trading system; establishing new classifications for countries – 1) industrialized countries, 2) developing countries which pollute heavily and the 3) less polluting developing countries; national recycling plans; mandatory climate change education in schools.
The Declaration came on the heels a week-long Children’s Climate Forum, consisting of consultations between the young delegations, study and training focusing on local activities that young people can take in their home towns.
The Forum was held in Copenhagen’s City Hall and was organized by the City of Copenhagen and the Danish National Committee for UNICEF.
The closing ceremony was followed by the Danish band Alien Beat Club performing the Children’s Climate Forum anthem "It's My World" together with the young people. The song was written especially for the Children's Climate Forum by Danish hitmaker Remee.
Later this evening, the young people will be named Climate Ambassadors, formalizing the commitments embodied in their Declaration, including to commit to personal life style changes for the “common good”; to educate themselves and their communities to mitigate the changing climate; to engage with all generations and governments to combat climate change. Their commitment is for one year.
To better implement their promises, the young people have formed a social network so they can share their experiences and difficulties as they put into action what they have learned. This network, to read the full declaration and the extensive reporting that youth journalists have carried out over the last seven days can be viewed at: uniteforclimate.org
The closing ceremony wrapped up with a press conference with five young spokespersons: Ulla Klint Heede, 17, Denmark; Mohamed Axam Maumoon, 15 Maldives; Bipra Biswambhara, 16 India; Travis Bruce Mills, 15, New Zealand, Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas, 15, UK.
Eight young delegates are staying on to participate in the COP 15, where they will bring the children’s voices to the world leaders . They are: Toriqul Islam Momen,15 , Bangladesh; Darwin David Temo Pena,17, Bolivia; Marie Moise Louissaint, 16, Haiti; Lourine Millicent Oyodah, 15, Kenya; Mohamed Axam Maumoon, 15, Maldives; Khadidiatou Diop, 17, Senegal; Bridgette Cindy Makhubedi, 16, South Africa, Kondwani Joe Banda, 17, Zambia
The young people reported on their activities throughout the week, with special reports from a class of high school journalism students which is available at: uniteforclimate.org where the full declaration is posted.
For further information, to obtain b-roll and photos, please contact:
Karin Aaen, UNICEF Denmark,
Tel + 0045 25 39 60 99,
E-mail: kaaen@unicef.dk
Uffe Lembo, Københavns Kommune,
Tel + 0045 28 11 19 29,
E-mail: uffe.lembo@buf.kk.dk
Kate Donovan, UNICEF Media,
Tel in Denmark: + 1 212 378 2128
E-mail: kdonovan@unicef.org
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Young people commit to and demand action on climate change
Young people commit to and demand action on climate change
COPENHAGEN, 4 December 2009 – Gathered from all over the world, 164 young people, aged 14 to 17, issued a Declaration in Copenhagen today committing to personal changes in their own lives and demanding that governments take actions to protect the world from the terrible effects of climate change.
“The battle against climate change is upon all of us. We are ready to act and we invite you to join us. Climate change is affecting our lives, our families and our future,” the document states. “We must act immediately and we are ready to fulfill our commitments. We are prepared to give all we have as long as there is the possibility of saving our planet,” it continues.
“We expect the same courage from you.” the Declaration concludes.
In the closing ceremony today in the City Hall, the young people presented their Declaration to the President of COP 15, Ms. Connie Hedegaard, who is expected to take the Declaration to the leaders present at the COP 15. Ms. Hedegaard restated the children’s statement that the time for talk is over.
“It’s so good that young people from the whole world are telling us – the politicians – that the time for action is now”, Ms. Hedegaard said, addressing the 164 young delegates.
“You must tell the Politicians that they cannot leave Copenhagen empty-handed two weeks from now. Because you, the citizens – the new generation – demand us to take action now”, Ms. Hedegaard continued.
The Declaration recommends that industrialized countries ramp up spending on adaption; cities be well planned and sustainable; safety standards, regulations and emergency protocols be established to prepare for climate induced disasters; better water conservation; education on sea level rise and flooding and biodiversity-related projects.
The young people also made recommendations to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, which include: new energy-efficient technologies; investments in sustainable transport infrastructure; establishing a carbon trading system; establishing new classifications for countries – 1) industrialized countries, 2) developing countries which pollute heavily and the 3) less polluting developing countries; national recycling plans; mandatory climate change education in schools.
The Declaration came on the heels a week-long Children’s Climate Forum, consisting of consultations between the young delegations, study and training focusing on local activities that young people can take in their home towns.
The Forum was held in Copenhagen’s City Hall and was organized by the City of Copenhagen and the Danish National Committee for UNICEF.
The closing ceremony was followed by the Danish band Alien Beat Club performing the Children’s Climate Forum anthem "It's My World" together with the young people. The song was written especially for the Children's Climate Forum by Danish hitmaker Remee.
Later this evening, the young people will be named Climate Ambassadors, formalizing the commitments embodied in their Declaration, including to commit to personal life style changes for the “common good”; to educate themselves and their communities to mitigate the changing climate; to engage with all generations and governments to combat climate change. Their commitment is for one year.
To better implement their promises, the young people have formed a social network so they can share their experiences and difficulties as they put into action what they have learned. This network, to read the full declaration and the extensive reporting that youth journalists have carried out over the last seven days can be viewed at: uniteforclimate.org
The closing ceremony wrapped up with a press conference with five young spokespersons: Ulla Klint Heede, 17, Denmark; Mohamed Axam Maumoon, 15 Maldives; Bipra Biswambhara, 16 India; Travis Bruce Mills, 15, New Zealand, Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas, 15, UK.
Eight young delegates are staying on to participate in the COP 15, where they will bring the children’s voices to the world leaders . They are: Toriqul Islam Momen,15 , Bangladesh; Darwin David Temo Pena,17, Bolivia; Marie Moise Louissaint, 16, Haiti; Lourine Millicent Oyodah, 15, Kenya; Mohamed Axam Maumoon, 15, Maldives; Khadidiatou Diop, 17, Senegal; Bridgette Cindy Makhubedi, 16, South Africa, Kondwani Joe Banda, 17, Zambia
The young people reported on their activities throughout the week, with special reports from a class of high school journalism students which is available at: uniteforclimate.org where the full declaration is posted.
For further information, to obtain b-roll and photos, please contact:
Karin Aaen, UNICEF Denmark,
Tel + 0045 25 39 60 99,
E-mail: kaaen@unicef.dk
Uffe Lembo, Københavns Kommune,
Tel + 0045 28 11 19 29,
E-mail: uffe.lembo@buf.kk.dk
Kate Donovan, UNICEF Media,
Tel in Denmark: + 1 212 378 2128
E-mail: kdonovan@unicef.org
COPENHAGEN, 4 December 2009 – Gathered from all over the world, 164 young people, aged 14 to 17, issued a Declaration in Copenhagen today committing to personal changes in their own lives and demanding that governments take actions to protect the world from the terrible effects of climate change.
“The battle against climate change is upon all of us. We are ready to act and we invite you to join us. Climate change is affecting our lives, our families and our future,” the document states. “We must act immediately and we are ready to fulfill our commitments. We are prepared to give all we have as long as there is the possibility of saving our planet,” it continues.
“We expect the same courage from you.” the Declaration concludes.
In the closing ceremony today in the City Hall, the young people presented their Declaration to the President of COP 15, Ms. Connie Hedegaard, who is expected to take the Declaration to the leaders present at the COP 15. Ms. Hedegaard restated the children’s statement that the time for talk is over.
“It’s so good that young people from the whole world are telling us – the politicians – that the time for action is now”, Ms. Hedegaard said, addressing the 164 young delegates.
“You must tell the Politicians that they cannot leave Copenhagen empty-handed two weeks from now. Because you, the citizens – the new generation – demand us to take action now”, Ms. Hedegaard continued.
The Declaration recommends that industrialized countries ramp up spending on adaption; cities be well planned and sustainable; safety standards, regulations and emergency protocols be established to prepare for climate induced disasters; better water conservation; education on sea level rise and flooding and biodiversity-related projects.
The young people also made recommendations to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, which include: new energy-efficient technologies; investments in sustainable transport infrastructure; establishing a carbon trading system; establishing new classifications for countries – 1) industrialized countries, 2) developing countries which pollute heavily and the 3) less polluting developing countries; national recycling plans; mandatory climate change education in schools.
The Declaration came on the heels a week-long Children’s Climate Forum, consisting of consultations between the young delegations, study and training focusing on local activities that young people can take in their home towns.
The Forum was held in Copenhagen’s City Hall and was organized by the City of Copenhagen and the Danish National Committee for UNICEF.
The closing ceremony was followed by the Danish band Alien Beat Club performing the Children’s Climate Forum anthem "It's My World" together with the young people. The song was written especially for the Children's Climate Forum by Danish hitmaker Remee.
Later this evening, the young people will be named Climate Ambassadors, formalizing the commitments embodied in their Declaration, including to commit to personal life style changes for the “common good”; to educate themselves and their communities to mitigate the changing climate; to engage with all generations and governments to combat climate change. Their commitment is for one year.
To better implement their promises, the young people have formed a social network so they can share their experiences and difficulties as they put into action what they have learned. This network, to read the full declaration and the extensive reporting that youth journalists have carried out over the last seven days can be viewed at: uniteforclimate.org
The closing ceremony wrapped up with a press conference with five young spokespersons: Ulla Klint Heede, 17, Denmark; Mohamed Axam Maumoon, 15 Maldives; Bipra Biswambhara, 16 India; Travis Bruce Mills, 15, New Zealand, Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas, 15, UK.
Eight young delegates are staying on to participate in the COP 15, where they will bring the children’s voices to the world leaders . They are: Toriqul Islam Momen,15 , Bangladesh; Darwin David Temo Pena,17, Bolivia; Marie Moise Louissaint, 16, Haiti; Lourine Millicent Oyodah, 15, Kenya; Mohamed Axam Maumoon, 15, Maldives; Khadidiatou Diop, 17, Senegal; Bridgette Cindy Makhubedi, 16, South Africa, Kondwani Joe Banda, 17, Zambia
The young people reported on their activities throughout the week, with special reports from a class of high school journalism students which is available at: uniteforclimate.org where the full declaration is posted.
For further information, to obtain b-roll and photos, please contact:
Karin Aaen, UNICEF Denmark,
Tel + 0045 25 39 60 99,
E-mail: kaaen@unicef.dk
Uffe Lembo, Københavns Kommune,
Tel + 0045 28 11 19 29,
E-mail: uffe.lembo@buf.kk.dk
Kate Donovan, UNICEF Media,
Tel in Denmark: + 1 212 378 2128
E-mail: kdonovan@unicef.org
Water and sanitation
Water and sanitation
Only 36 per cent of the population use improved latrines.
Only 80 per cent of the population has access to safe drinking water, primarily because of naturally occurring arsenic contamination of groundwater in some areas.
Safe hygiene practices, especially proper hand washing, remain a challenge in the fight against disease.
Emergencies and conflict
Development is hampered by annual floods and other natural disasters, including cyclones and tornados. Bangladesh is also susceptible to earthquakes.
Avian influenza continues to threaten lives and livelihoods in Bangladesh.
Low-lying Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in south-eastern Bangladesh, where ethnic minorities make up half the population, have suffered a slower development rate than the national average, due primarily to a history of civil conflict and the difficult terrain.
The health and wellbeing of Rohingya refugee children, whose families fled from Myanmar to the south-eastern part of Bangladesh following internal conflict, remains a concern.
Only 36 per cent of the population use improved latrines.
Only 80 per cent of the population has access to safe drinking water, primarily because of naturally occurring arsenic contamination of groundwater in some areas.
Safe hygiene practices, especially proper hand washing, remain a challenge in the fight against disease.
Emergencies and conflict
Development is hampered by annual floods and other natural disasters, including cyclones and tornados. Bangladesh is also susceptible to earthquakes.
Avian influenza continues to threaten lives and livelihoods in Bangladesh.
Low-lying Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in south-eastern Bangladesh, where ethnic minorities make up half the population, have suffered a slower development rate than the national average, due primarily to a history of civil conflict and the difficult terrain.
The health and wellbeing of Rohingya refugee children, whose families fled from Myanmar to the south-eastern part of Bangladesh following internal conflict, remains a concern.
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UNICEF maintains a supplier register and an NGO register of businesses and organizations seeking to work with us.
UNICEF welcomes any feedback or questions relating to the procurement process.
UNICEF seeks best value for money on all goods and services procured for UNICEF and UNICEF-financed programmes.
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Water and sanitation
Water and sanitation
Only 36 per cent of the population use improved latrines.
Only 80 per cent of the population has access to safe drinking water, primarily because of naturally occurring arsenic contamination of groundwater in some areas.
Safe hygiene practices, especially proper hand washing, remain a challenge in the fight against disease.
Emergencies and conflict
Development is hampered by annual floods and other natural disasters, including cyclones and tornados. Bangladesh is also susceptible to earthquakes.
Avian influenza continues to threaten lives and livelihoods in Bangladesh.
Low-lying Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in south-eastern Bangladesh, where ethnic minorities make up half the population, have suffered a slower development rate than the national average, due primarily to a history of civil conflict and the difficult terrain.
The health and wellbeing of Rohingya refugee children, whose families fled from Myanmar to the south-eastern part of Bangladesh following internal conflict, remains a concern.
Only 36 per cent of the population use improved latrines.
Only 80 per cent of the population has access to safe drinking water, primarily because of naturally occurring arsenic contamination of groundwater in some areas.
Safe hygiene practices, especially proper hand washing, remain a challenge in the fight against disease.
Emergencies and conflict
Development is hampered by annual floods and other natural disasters, including cyclones and tornados. Bangladesh is also susceptible to earthquakes.
Avian influenza continues to threaten lives and livelihoods in Bangladesh.
Low-lying Bangladesh is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in south-eastern Bangladesh, where ethnic minorities make up half the population, have suffered a slower development rate than the national average, due primarily to a history of civil conflict and the difficult terrain.
The health and wellbeing of Rohingya refugee children, whose families fled from Myanmar to the south-eastern part of Bangladesh following internal conflict, remains a concern.
Challenges facing the children of Bangladesh
Challenges facing the children of Bangladesh
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child-marriage in the world. 64 per cent of women (aged 20 to 24) were married before they turned 18.
13 per cent of children are involved in child labour. Child labourers are frequently denied an education and are vulnerable to violence and abuse.
Bangladesh has one of the lowest rates of birth registration in the world. This makes it difficult to protect children from trafficking, child labour and child marriage.
Education
Only 47 per cent of enrolled primary school students complete primary school.
Many parents do play with their youngest children. They have little or no understanding of how play and other informal learning helps prepare children for school.
High drop-out rates and poor quality teaching and learning are serious problems for primary schools.
Only 36 per cent of boys and 41 per cent of girls attend secondary school.
Health and nutrition
Neonatal death and maternal mortality rates remain high, primarily because most deliveries take place at home without access to proper medical care.
Health facilities lack qualified staff and suffer from shortages of supplies.
Under-nutrition contributes to child mortality. 22 per cent of infants are born with low birth weight. Up to 46 per cent of children under-five are underweight.
Drowning and injury is the leading cause of death among children older than one year.
Major prevention efforts are needed to keep HIV prevalence rates low.
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child-marriage in the world. 64 per cent of women (aged 20 to 24) were married before they turned 18.
13 per cent of children are involved in child labour. Child labourers are frequently denied an education and are vulnerable to violence and abuse.
Bangladesh has one of the lowest rates of birth registration in the world. This makes it difficult to protect children from trafficking, child labour and child marriage.
Education
Only 47 per cent of enrolled primary school students complete primary school.
Many parents do play with their youngest children. They have little or no understanding of how play and other informal learning helps prepare children for school.
High drop-out rates and poor quality teaching and learning are serious problems for primary schools.
Only 36 per cent of boys and 41 per cent of girls attend secondary school.
Health and nutrition
Neonatal death and maternal mortality rates remain high, primarily because most deliveries take place at home without access to proper medical care.
Health facilities lack qualified staff and suffer from shortages of supplies.
Under-nutrition contributes to child mortality. 22 per cent of infants are born with low birth weight. Up to 46 per cent of children under-five are underweight.
Drowning and injury is the leading cause of death among children older than one year.
Major prevention efforts are needed to keep HIV prevalence rates low.
Challenges facing the children of Bangladesh
Challenges facing the children of Bangladesh
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child-marriage in the world. 64 per cent of women (aged 20 to 24) were married before they turned 18.
13 per cent of children are involved in child labour. Child labourers are frequently denied an education and are vulnerable to violence and abuse.
Bangladesh has one of the lowest rates of birth registration in the world. This makes it difficult to protect children from trafficking, child labour and child marriage.
Education
Only 47 per cent of enrolled primary school students complete primary school.
Many parents do play with their youngest children. They have little or no understanding of how play and other informal learning helps prepare children for school.
High drop-out rates and poor quality teaching and learning are serious problems for primary schools.
Only 36 per cent of boys and 41 per cent of girls attend secondary school.
Health and nutrition
Neonatal death and maternal mortality rates remain high, primarily because most deliveries take place at home without access to proper medical care.
Health facilities lack qualified staff and suffer from shortages of supplies.
Under-nutrition contributes to child mortality. 22 per cent of infants are born with low birth weight. Up to 46 per cent of children under-five are underweight.
Drowning and injury is the leading cause of death among children older than one year.
Major prevention efforts are needed to keep HIV prevalence rates low.
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child-marriage in the world. 64 per cent of women (aged 20 to 24) were married before they turned 18.
13 per cent of children are involved in child labour. Child labourers are frequently denied an education and are vulnerable to violence and abuse.
Bangladesh has one of the lowest rates of birth registration in the world. This makes it difficult to protect children from trafficking, child labour and child marriage.
Education
Only 47 per cent of enrolled primary school students complete primary school.
Many parents do play with their youngest children. They have little or no understanding of how play and other informal learning helps prepare children for school.
High drop-out rates and poor quality teaching and learning are serious problems for primary schools.
Only 36 per cent of boys and 41 per cent of girls attend secondary school.
Health and nutrition
Neonatal death and maternal mortality rates remain high, primarily because most deliveries take place at home without access to proper medical care.
Health facilities lack qualified staff and suffer from shortages of supplies.
Under-nutrition contributes to child mortality. 22 per cent of infants are born with low birth weight. Up to 46 per cent of children under-five are underweight.
Drowning and injury is the leading cause of death among children older than one year.
Major prevention efforts are needed to keep HIV prevalence rates low.
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