Numerous events will run during
COP27 in Sharm El-Sheik in Egypt from 7th to 18th of November 2022.
On Monday 14th of November International Indigenous Women’s Forum(FIMI), theClimate Heritage Network (CHN) and Julie’s Bicycle will speak up on Gender, Culture, Resilience.
This event aims to highlight the essential role of women in the intergenerational transfer of cultural heritage and the immense potential of arts, culture and heritage to drive gender inclusive climate resilient pathways for adaptation and mitigation.
The session will focus on three concepts under the framework of resilience – (a) the role of women as custodians of culture (tangible and intangible), (b) women as key agents of change in climate action, adaptation and mitigation, and (c) women using art and culture as a transformative tool to bring about awareness and climate action.
Speakers:
Rosie Paul, Issue Lead on Gender and culture, The Climate Heritage Network
Angelica Arias, Executive Director Metropolitan Institute of Heritage, Ecuador & Co-chair Latin America
Elena Carrillo Palacios, Architect, Colectivo Zompopo
Dr Sajal Roy, Research Fellow, Centre for Social Impact UNSW
Edna Kaptoyo, Social and Gender Just Development Specialist, Kenya,
Alison Tickell, Founder and CEO, Julie’s Bicycle
Lydia Wanjiku, CEO, Lensational
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