"Children learn how to make good decisions by making decisions, not by following directions."-Alfie Kohn
Never before has the voice of youth been more crucial in the discussion of environmental conservation. It is time we recognise youth as equal stakeholders in furthering the cause of conservation action and work alongside them. Today's youth aren't afraid of dreaming big and finding ways to transform their vision into the reality of an inclusive, greener and a healthier planet. Inspired by this vision, in 2020, WWF India initiated the Model Conference of Parties-an annual simulation of the Convention of Biological Diversity's (CBD) - Conference of Parties (COP) for students of India.
72 young student delegates from 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India are mentored by experts in the field of environment, governance, and conservation to:
Witness the students present targets and action plan to protect nature and biodiversity on 4th July, 3 PM to 5:30
Welcome
15:00 - 15:05
Meet the Delegates
15:05 - 15:15
MCOP – RECAP & Way Forward
15:15 - 15:30
Panel Discussion- Building a Shared Future for all Life on Earth
15:30 - 16:00
The Planet Song
16:00 - 16:05
MCOP 3- Targets and Action Plans
16:05 - 16:30
Message from CBD
16:30 - 16:35
The Vision- Nature and Future
16:35 - 16:40
One Planet Academy- Launch
16:40 - 16:45
Keynote Address
16:45 - 16:55
Message to the Delegates
16:55 - 17:10
Closure
17:10 - 17:15
In 2020, our young students across India drafted the Delhi Declaration, and in 2021 they led a change through action and charted the roadmapfrom agreement to actions.
Check out the two part reports for details.
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