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11 Nov, 2016

Alhendawi at COP22 in Marrakech to Highlight Role of Youth Taking Climate Action

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Young people and activists from across the world have gathered at the UN Climate Change Conference COP22 in Marrakech to highlight youth’s important contributions to climate action. Beginning November 9, the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, Ahmad Alhendawi, joined the various events emphasizing the role of young people in taking climate action and achieving sustainable development.

11 Nov, 2016

UNICEF Convenes Local Change-Makers for “Activate Talk” on Sustainability and Responsible Consumption

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On November 7, UNICEF Headquarters in New York opened its doors to the young public of the greater New York metro area for an “activate talk” on becoming more sustainable. The event, entitled From Trashing to Treasuring: Community Change-makers For a Sustainable World, featured a panel of young community change-makers working on sustainability issues in