ICVolunteers Projects CalendarThe Climate Change DebateProject at a glanceDates and Place06 March 2007, Geneva, SwitzerlandInternational Environment House II OrganizersEarth Focus Foundation, Geneva, Environment Network Project detailsYoung people from Collège du Léman and the International School of Geneva gathered on 6 March at the International Environmental House in Geneva to discuss the issue of Climate Change. The middle school students discussed the important subject and ways to raise awareness and action for the future of the planet. The debates and country simulations aim to help students better understand the interdependence and inter-relationships between countries including: sustainable development and global trade, the challenges presented by the unequal distribution of resources, wealth, technology and labour; and the importance of international co-operation within our "Global Village". This time, students presented statements on the following topics:
The event was coordinated by the Earth Focus Foundation, in collaboration with the Geneva Environment Network. For more information, see http://home.cdl.ch/debates and http://www.earthfocus.org. Role of ICVolunteersVolunteers from ICVolunteers helped with welcoming and logistics for the event. Posted: 2007-3-12 Updated: 2007-7-04 |