The effects of the climate crisis on the inhabitants of developing countries, a key pillar of the Athens Democracy Forum
A key pillar of the Athens Democracy Forum – which will be held under the auspices of A.E. of the President of the Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou from September 27 to 29 – is the key issue of dealing with the climate crisis.
In this context, she will be presented “Rethinking Climate: Flight and Fight” sectionwhich focuses on the impact of the climate crisis on the lives of people from countries and regions where infrastructure is minimal or even non-existent.
The speakers of this section are: Fatou Jeng, Founder of “Clean Earth Gambia”, Climate Change Specialist, c.g. of the United Nations, Michael P. Nash, Artist and Filmmaker and Biljana Radonjic Ker Lindsay, Associate Director, Access to Skills and Employment, EBRD. The discussion will be moderated by Liz Alderman, Chief Correspondent for European Entrepreneurship, The New York Times.
How will developed countries be able to prevent disaster?
According to the World Bank, hundreds of millions of people will be forced to leave their homes by 2050 due to the climate crisis.
Residents of developing countries are 4 times more likely to experience this problem, as reported by the United Nations. What measures could be a brake on the advance of the climate crisis?
The debate, which will take place on Friday, September 28 at 11:20 am, will be held with public input including politicians, academics, activists, journalists and youth representatives.
The Forum is supported by: Microsoft, Climate Democracy Initiative, Arizona State University, Google, Taejae Future Consensus Institute, Taejae University, Council of Europe, Council of Europe, EBRD, Libra Philanthropies, Lamda Development, Costa Navarino, National Bank of Greece, Athens Development & Destination Management Agency, Cosmote, Aegean Airlines, Grand Bretagne Hotel, Berggruen Institute, Capital Product Partners, Club de Madrid, Tsomokos Communications, Kathimerini, The American College of Greece and the Global Liberal Arts Alliance.
About the Democracy & Culture Foundation
The Democracy & Culture Foundation was founded in 2019. Its mission is to empower society by encouraging civic engagement and improving the quality of governance. It aspires to become the leading global platform for promoting dialogue and finding solutions to issues concerning the development of democracy and culture. The two most important events it implements each year, the Athens Democracy Forum — organized in collaboration with the journalists of the New York Times — and Art for Tomorrow, aim to connect and promote collaboration between distinguished personalities and new voices for the support of democracy and culture. The Foundation also designs and implements a number of initiatives around the world with its partners, including Teens for Democracy and Building Blocks for Democracy.
Source: Skai
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