On March 20, 2024, amid the global urgency to address climate challenges, the DOCC project hosted its second online workshop and conference, titled "One World, One Future," on the Zoom platform. The event, facilitated by the European Association "World-Our Home" from Rēzekne, Latvia, brought together over 100 participants from partner countries and beyond, joining individually and as classrooms.
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Amidst the escalating climate crisis, the intersectionality between climate emergency and human rights has emerged as a pressing global concern, prompting concerted efforts to address its multifaceted impacts. Recognizing the imperative of involving young people in this crucial dialogue, a workshop titled "Climate Emergency and Human Rights" was organized, aimed at fostering meaningful discourse through accessible and participatory methods.
The main causes of climate change are related to human activities and their impact on the global climate system. Combating climate change requires coordinated and sustained action at global, national, community and individual levels.
Climate change poses unique challenges for women worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where gender inequality intersects with environmental instability. Droughts, exacerbated by climate change, place an outsized burden on women as primary caregivers and resource managers, impacting their livelihoods and access to education. Disparities in agriculture, compounded by limited land ownership and resource access, hinder women's resilience to environmental shifts, perpetuating cycles of poverty and food insecurity. In an era when climate change poses an existential threat to our planet, it has become imperative to understand its profound impact on human migration.
Human migration fuelled by environmental imperatives is not a new phenomenon, but it has changed profoundly over time. In past ages, migrations were usually caused by natural disasters or resource scarcity. However, with the advent of the industrial age, accelerated environmental degradation and climate emergency, a new era has begun. The profound impact of climate emergency on the ocean, seas, and surrounding water systems is undeniable, as these ecosystems play a vital role in shaping our planet and sustaining life. Climate change exacerbates numerous challenges in this domain, posing threats to biodiversity, marine habitats, and coastal communities worldwide. Recognizing the urgent need to safeguard our oceans, the DOCC - Don't Call it Change project addresses the critical interconnection between climate emergency and the ocean. Through the development and implementation of workshops across partner countries, the project aims to raise awareness and foster action to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on marine environments. Spearheaded by specialists from Romania, NGO Mare Nostrum, the project delivers comprehensive materials, including presentations, trainer resources, and brochures, to empower participants with knowledge and tools to protect our oceans and preserve the health of our planet for future generations.
The first transnational online workshops of the project DOCC - Don’t call it change was organised on Monday, 11th December 2023. Around 100 people participated in a virtual event titled "One World, One Future: A Transnational Dialogue on Climate Challenges." It wasn't just about discussing nature; it was about everyone's role in creating a sustainable future for our planet.
We are excited to provide an update on the remarkable international event that took place on May 9th, 2023, in Wroclaw, Poland. The conference, themed "DON'T CALL IT CHANGE: THE VOICE OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE CLIMATE CRISIS," was a dynamic and thought-provoking gathering focused on addressing the urgent issue of climate protection within the European Union. The event brought together representatives from partner organizations and enthusiastic young individuals from local Polish schools.
On May 8, 2023, we held a DOCC – Don’t call it change! Training of Trainers (ToT) in Wroclaw, Poland. This one-day intensive training session facilitated by trainer from YouNet, brought together participants from project partner organizations, including DFOP (Poland), Organisation EARTH (Greece), Mare Nostrum (Romania), YouNet (Italy), and World - Our Home (Latvia). The training provided a comprehensive platform for knowledge exchange, empowering the attendees to effectively address the climate crisis through non-formal education methodologies.
On March 13, 2023, an online Kick-off Meeting for the DOCC (Don't Call it Change) project took place. This project, centered around the climate emergency and its dire consequences, signifies a collective effort to address one of the most pressing issues of our time. Supported by the CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values) Programme, the DOCC project aims to catalyze positive change and promote sustainable solutions on a global scale.
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