SAL/UER Forums for Climate Week
September 21-27, 2020
Activists of all ages from around the world will speak about the impact of climate change on their people, their work, and stories of hope and courage in activism.
Voices of Latin America
Tuesday, September 22
4:00 — 5:30 PM EDT
20:00 — 21:30 UTC
Followed by optional support group
In Spanish and English
People from Latin America will speak from their personal experiences on how their countries and communities are being impacted by climate change now. They will share their experiences of organizing in Latin America to end the climate emergency.
Pacific Island Voices
Thursday, September 24
6:00 — 7:45 PM EDT
22:00 — 23:45 UTC
Followed by optional support group
In English, interpreted into Tagalog, Bisaya and Japanese
Indigenous people have occupied the Pacific Islands for thousands of years, living sustainably and compatibly with the environment. People from the Pacific Islands will speak from their personal experiences on how the climate crisis threatens their homes, way of life, their very existence -- and how they organize to stop it.
Youth Leading on the Climate Emergency
Friday, September 25
10:00—11:30 AM EDT
14:00—15:30 UTC
Followed by optional support group
In English, Spanish and French
Young people and young adults are playing leading roles in our organizations and movements. Younger activists will speak about their personal experiences and challenges as they organize against climate change and for climate justice.
Indigenous Voices
Saturday, September 26
4:00 — 6:00 PM EDT
20:00 — 22:00 UTC
Followed by optional support group
In Spanish, French and English
Indigenous people from around the world will share from their personal experiences on how their people, their land, and their existence are impacted by the climate emergency, and how they organize to stop it.
African Voices
Sunday, September 27
10:00 — 11:30 AM EDT
14:00 — 15:30 UTC
Followed by optional support group
In English, interpreted into Siswati, Igbo, Land French
People from Africa will speak from their personal experiences on how their countries and communities are being impacted by climate change now. They will share their experiences of organizing in Africa to end the climate emergency.
The Impact of the Climate Emergency on Frontline Communities
Friday, November 13
18:00 — 20:30 GMT
1:00 — 3:30 PM EST
Followed by optional support group
In English, Interpreted into Spanish, French and Hungarian
Indigenous people from around the world will share from their personal experiences on how their people, their land, and their existence are impacted by the climate emergency, and how they organize to stop it.
Women’s Voices from the Frontlines
Friday, March 26, 2021
11:00 AM - 1:30PM EST
3:00 - 5:30 PM GMT
Followed by optional support group
In English, interpreted into Spanish
This forum presents women activists from frontline nations, tribes, and communities in Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Pacific Islands and other communities. They will speak from their personal experiences –– how women and girls are in key leadership roles organizing to end the climate emergency that threatens their very existence. Forum participants will come away more fully aware of the worldwide scope of the layers of harsh oppression women and girls face and the hopeful leadership they are taking up to fight for liberation.