July Talk: Youth Unstoppable: The Global Climate Movement by Neeshad Shafi, Executive Director, Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar
Message From Chairman
We are glad to announce an extraordinary July talk next Wednesday, 15th, at 7pm. It is an opportunity to learn more about the Arab Youth Climate Movement and their work here in Qatar, from Neeshad Shafi, one of the "World’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy ".
We’ll use the Zoom Communication suite. It is very easy to set up and use from all Operating Systems, Desktops (PC, Mac, Linux) and Mobile devices (iOS and Android).
Note that we have a limited number of participants, so please register as soon as possible, using the link below.
Zoom Registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
In case you have missed our talks last month, you can access the recordings on these 2 youtube links.
As we go through this challenging time, many of us are still in Doha for the summer. So the steering committee has decided to extend as much as possible our activities during this hot season. In parallel with a sharp decrease in the transmission rate of the virus, and as the authorities are easing the restriction's measures, we should be able to organise some small outings. We are thinking of some Sunset and Sunrise walks in the desert, where we could enjoy the outdoors and hopefully make some beautiful observations. We shall, of course, respect the rules of social distancing, and adhere to the measures of the official phase. We should be able to send further announcements out shortly.
Zoom meeting registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Looking forward to seeing you online,
Warm wishes,
On behalf of the Steering Committee
Thierry Lesales
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JULY TALK - Youth Unstoppable: The Global Climate Movement
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 15th video Conferencing Starting at 7pm.
Speakers: Neeshad Shafi, Executive Director, Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar
Synopsis of talk
The talk will provide an overview of the climate movement globally as well as in the Arab regional context. Our history and work in the Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar (AYCMQA) will be showcased through our vision, mission, and programmes. Issues of inequality between global north and south and on the limited support provided to the Arab youths working on the movement will be discussed. When thinking about the importance of the youth participation in these mass climate mobilisations, it is useful to consider the fact that they have a higher stake in tackling climate change than the older generations because they are fighting for their future, and on average, they may better educated on these climate crisis related issues.
Speakers biographies
Neeshad Shafi is an Environmentalist, Speaker and Activist. He was distinguished as one of the ‘World’s 100 Most Influential People in Climate Policy 2019 by Apolitical'
Neeshad’s work encompasses mainstreaming climate change issues across sectors and at multiple scales from regional to national to local. His passion for youth advocacy and grassroots work in Qatar led to visible impact when he co-founded the Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar (AYCMQA), a first, registered, independent, youth-led grassroots non-profit association in the State of Qatar.