Join us for the "Launch of the Green Jobs for Youth Pact in Latin America and the Caribbean " side event at the LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN CLIMATE WEEK 2023. ?
?️ Date: October 23, 2023
? Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Plenary
? Venue: Marriott Panama Hotel, Panama City, Panama
Virtual participation: https://unfccc.eventscase.com/EN/LACCW2023
Event Overview
During LAC Climate Week, member states will unveil the Green Jobs for Youth Pact, a collaborative initiative by ILO, UNEP and UNICEF to accelerate progress towards a low-carbon and circular economy that fosters the promotion of decent working conditions for young people.
The event will highlight the Pact's potential to create jobs, reduce emissions, and support youth skills development, with an emphasis on young women and vulnerable populations. Attendees will learn about effective strategies and case studie, and gain insights into the significance of green jobs and the development of youth skills in fostering a gender-responsive low-carbon and circular economy.
The event will also focus on circularity approaches in high-impact sectors such as food and plastics, which can deliver multiple benefits, including job creation, climate stability, and youth entrepreneurship.
AGENDA
Launch of the Green Jobs for Youth Pact in Latin America and the Caribbean: approaches and best practices”
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12:30 - 12:40 |
Welcome & scene setting of the Green Jobs for Youth Pact in Latin America and the Caribbean, jointly supported by ILO, UNEP and UNICEF
Master of Ceremony Ms. Adriana Zacarias, Head of Global Opportunities for Sustainable Development Goals (GO4SDGs), UNEP |
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12:40 - 12:50 |
Keynote Joyce Mendez, United Nations Secretary General’s Youth Climate Advisor |
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12:50 – 13:00 |
Keynote To be confirmed: Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, México, Argentina, Costa Rica |
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13:00 – 13:20 |
Moderator: Ms. Blanca Patino, Green Jobs Specialist, ILO
Panel: The Green Jobs Pact for a gender-responsive transition towards low-carbon and circular economy in LAC
Topic: Addressing the Challenges of Creating Green Jobs for Youth in Cuba Exploration of how Cuba has responded to climate change in the realm of green jobs for youth, along with an overview of key responses that have been implemented or are under consideration.
Topic: Aligning University Curricula with the Green Job Market in Panama Discussion on how Panamanian universities are recalibrating their courses to meet the green job market's requirements in the LAC region, accompanied by practical insights or resource highlights that have proven successful in this realignment.
Topic: Fostering Collaboration for Expanded Green Job Opportunities Strategies for governments and stakeholders to bolster collaboration and enhance green job openings for youth, with an emphasis on reaching marginalized and underprivileged youth segments.
Topic: Youth-Centric Strategies for a Circular Future Based on the LAC 2023 Circularity Gap Report Overview of job opportunities identified in the report and deliberation on ensuring youth are at the core of strategies to harness the circular economy's potential.
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13:20 – 13:25 |
Q&A |
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13:25 – 13:30 |
UNICEF
Conclusions, next steps and expressions of interest to join the Pact YOUNGO announcement: Green Jobs for Youth virtual fair |