How is your community, city or region taking climate action? Are you living with leaders or laggards? If it is the former, you might just know the perfect candidates for a new contest from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
In an effort to acknowledge increasing momentum for stronger local, regional and national action on climate change, the UNFCCC Secretariat created ‘Momentum for Change’. Their goal is simple: highlight the positive actions people are taking to mitigate or adapt to climate change, inspire further hope, more innovation and create real momentum for further change.
“It is time that we recognize the extraordinary work taking place at the local, national and regional levels by those committed to tackling climate change. Momentum for Change aims to shed a light on existing efforts to creatively and effectively respond to the climate challenge,†– UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christiana Figueres
A small number of these will be chosen by the Momentum for Change Advisory Panel as the 2012 Momentum for Change activities, and will be presented at COP 18/CMP 8, in Doha, Qatar from 26 November to 7 December 2012. These and all projects which are considered to have met the basic eligibility criteria will also be displayed on the UNFCCC web site and via various media channels.
Creative Commons: Jo Imson, 2012
Momentum for Change was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa at the end of last year. Projects showcased in Durban included providing farmers in the Horn of Africa with micro-insurance against crop failure, the distribution of clean cook stoves, and the use of solar “bottle lights†in the Philippines.
“Following the successful launch in Durban, Momentum for Change provides an opportunity for governments, civil society and the private sector to remain inspired and committed to further success in Doha,†Ms. Figures said. “I am convinced that the partnerships we plan to showcase through Momentum for Change, will help us remain focused on the long-term challenge to address climate change,†she added.
The “Momentum for Change†initiative is seeking applications for climate change mitigation and adaptation activities that have delivered social and environmental benefits to the urban poor in a developing country as part of a cooperative effort between the public and private sector.
The deadline for applications is 13 July 2012.
More information on Momentum for Change, including details on the application process, can be found on the Momentum for Change website.
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