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Millions followed the UNDP Hour during Stockholm+50
Government Ministers, UN experts, scientists and youth activists from all over the world joined the UNDP Hour in Stockholm earlier this summer to talk about the effects of the climate crisis – and the solutions to get us out of it.
The event was a huge success that reached millions of viewers worldwide.
Millions followed the UNDP Hour during Stockholm+50
UNDP and We Don't Have Time co-hosted a public and live broadcast arena called the STHLM+50 Climate Hub during the week of Stockholm+50 in early June.
The broadcasts turned out to be a huge success and reached more than 31 million viewers from 160 countries on Twitter alone.
A recurring part of this five-day event was the UNDP Hour, which brought together some of the world’s most notable experts to make sense of the Stockholm+50 conference and the most pressing climate concerns of our times.
Did you miss any of the UNDP Hours?
Watch all episodes here.
Day 1. The right to a healthy environment: From resolution to reality
In 2021, for the first time ever, the UN Human Rights Council passed a resolution recognizing that access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right. What does this new resolution mean for people and the planet? What is needed for this right to be effectively executed?
With:
- David R. Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment
- Archana Soreng, Environmental Activist and member from the Secretary General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate
- Gustavo Manrique, Minister of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition
- Matilde Mordt, UNDP Resident Representative of Ecuador
Moderator:
- Victor Galaz, Deputy Director at the Stockholm Resilience Centre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh0j2__nEZo
Day 2. The footprint of Stockholm+50: What brought us here and what could the conference bring?
Since the first international conference on human environment in Stockholm in 1972, we have seen five decades of increasing planetary concerns, but also achievements, from the Rio Declaration to the Paris Agreement.
Whilst the status of our environment has deteriorated into what is now referred to as a triple planetary crisis of climate, biodiversity loss and pollution, the character of the international dialogue has also changed. The tone has sharpened to the point where the very survival of humanity is in question.
Against the historical backdrop of deterioration of the natural habitat, and the successes and set-backs of previous climate conferences this session asks: What are countries and the UN system doing now to speed up progress?
With:
- Matilda Ernkrans, Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation
- Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme
- Jan Mårtenson, Swedish Ambassador and Secretary-General of the Swedish National Committee for the Stockholm-Conference 1972
Moderator:
- Isabella Lövin, Chair of the Stockholm Environment Institute Board
Day 3. The unequal impact of climate change
Scientists have long sounded the alarm that climate change will disproportionately affect the most vulnerable, including women, children, ethnic minorities, poor communities and migrants. The effects of climate change could push 130 million people into poverty within the next ten years, widening the economic inequality, both within and between countries.
As the gap between rich and poor is likely to deepen as climate disruptions continue, so are the opportunities for new generations to enjoy a healthy planet where they can live and prosper. A child born today in the Global North is twice as likely to experience extreme weather conditions than its grandparents, whilst a child in the Global South is three times more likely to experience extreme weather conditions than its grandparents.
This session seeked to improve our understanding of the complex layers of climate inequality and the solutions that are being put in place for a just and sustainable future for all.
With:
- Allison Matthews, Head of Minecraft Education
- Cassie Flynn, UNDP Strategic Advisor on Climate Change
- Boaz Paldi, UNDP Global Partnerships and Engagement Manager
- Natalie Mangondo, Youth Fellow in Finance with the UN Climate Change High Level Champions Team
- Daniel Calarco, Founder of the International Youth Watch and global ambassador of the Generation 17 Program of UNDP
Moderators:
- Isabella Lövin, Chair of the Stockholm Environment Institute Board
- Clara Henry, Swedish actress, blogger, comedian, television presenter and author
Day 4: The growing field of climate innovation: What will the future bring?
The need for transformative and collaborative innovation to drive the world towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions is more important than ever. The good news is that an increasing number of creative minds, innovators, investors, and companies are getting involved in climate innovation, and the commitment appears to grow with the increasing concern for our planet.
Thousands of companies have made public commitments to net-zero emissions and new types of funding mechanisms have emerged. Organizations and leaders, on both international and national levels, are pursuing net-zero pathways and increasing investments in green jobs, adaptation, just transition, climate finance, circular economy and more.
What solutions are currently being implemented and what impact can we realistically expect from the growing field of climate innovation?
With:
- Peter Fiekowsky, Physicist and Engineer, author of the book “Climate Restoration – the Only Future that will Sustain the Human Race”
- Lisen Oliw, Head of Nordics at Norrsken
- Kewmars Kazemzadeh, Founder of Flexpenser
- Cecilia Repinski, CEO and Founder of Green Assets Wallet
- Joshua Amponsem, Green Africa Youth Organization
- Máximo Mazzocco, Founder and Managing Director of Eco House Global
Moderators:
- Victor Galaz, Deputy Director at the Stockholm Resilience Centre
- Clara Henry, Swedish actress, blogger, comedian, television presenter and author
Day 5: Young voices at the forefront of climate action
Climate change impacts everyone, but the future belongs to young people. As the grip of climate change tightens, young people are leading efforts to change the future by demanding climate action from their governments.
The demands from young people get louder and youth-led action on climate change is growing strong across the globe. Whether through education, activism, innovation, science or technology, young people are scaling up their efforts and using their skills to accelerate climate action.
So, from a youth perspective: How do we move forward? And how can we ensure that the voices of young people are heard and acted upon?
With:
- Johanna Lissinger Peitz, Stockholm+50 Ambassador and Senior Advisor at the Ministry of the Environment/the Swedish Government Offices
- Juan Pablo Celis Garcia, UNEP Youth Programme Coordinator
- Beniam Gebrezghi, Program Specialist Civil Society & Youth, Asia Regional Hub, UNDP
- Archana Soreng, Environmental Activist, member of the Secretary General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate
- Isabelle Axelsson, Environmental Activist, Fridays for Future
- Máximo Mazzocco, Founder and Managing Director of Eco House Global
- Natalie Mangondo, Youth Fellow in Finance with the UN Climate Change High Level Champions Team
Moderator:
- Clara Henry, Swedish actress, comedian, television presenter and author
- Music performance by Sarah Klang
50 years after the very first UN Environment Conference, placing nature and poverty at the forefront of the international agenda, Stockholm welcomed the world again in June 2022.
Together with partners, We Don'tHave Time and UNDP hosted a public arena for the entire week of Stockholm+50, leading up to World Environment Day 2022.
The broadcasts reached 31 million viewers from more than 160 countries on Twitter.
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Climate change effects is becoming more dramatic, impactful with it's negative effects drastically manifesting on agriculture. Farming among the sub Saharan farmers is becoming more difficult with unpredictable yield caused by rainfall unpredictability. Cashew fruit production dropped drastically between 2021 and 2022 Cashew fruit production. Small holder farmers noted it, but non showed passion to their plight. Farmers in some Southwest states and other areas noted the condition. Quick appraisal may be necessary to create a template to close the gap. Worrisome enough tree planting is treated with neglect and reckless abandonment by individuals. UNDP effort is highly commendable anyway !!
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Awesome! For me sincerely UNDP HOUR @Stockholm+50 was my best and favourite. Looking forward for more hours like that in cop27 in Egypt and more in future events! All was educative in a big way.
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These sessions were amazing we should have such summits and conferences regularly so that we can continue creating the much needed awareness.
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It was a pleasure to be a part of this!
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Loved watching this
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Thank you UNDP, this was such a fantastic program the whole week