The new batch of delegates for Malaysian Youth Delegation 2016 who will be representing Malaysia to COP22 in Marrakesh, Morocco is finally released! A total of 18 fresh faces has been selected to proudly represent Malaysian youths in making a combined effort to combat climate change.
The #MYD is the voice of the Malaysian youths climate movement at the United Nations climate conference. Made up of dedicated and inspiring youth leaders from across the country, the delegation represents the demands of a generation working towards creating a just, safe, and sustainable future for all. COP22 will be another historic conference to continue the momentum of the Paris Agreement last December.
Theme: Paris Agreement – Challenges & Opportunities
Date: Tuesday, 31 May 2016
Time: 9am – 1pm (followed by lunch)
Venue: Hotel Armada Petaling Jaya (opposite Asia Jaya LRT Station)
Programme
Welcome by Engr Gurmit Singh, CETDEM Chairman & Forum Moderator
YB Dato Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar, Minister of Natural Resources & Environment Malaysia’s perspective of the Paris Agreement
HE Mr Christophe Penot, French Ambassador to Malaysia – Perspectives on behalf of the French Presidency of COP21
Mr Adrian Yeo, Malaysian Youth Delegation #MYD – What do the Youth expect from the Paris Agreement?
Mr Anthony Tan, CETDEM Executive Director – NGO persepective of the Paris Agreement
Dear Parties of the International Civil Aviation Organization, dear Ministers,
We, the undersigned, representing 64 networks, organizations and concerned European Members of the European Parliament from 28 countries, call on you to show bold political leadership and do everything in your power to reach an ambitious, binding, environmentally robust agreement to address aviation emissions in order to contribute to fulfilling the Paris commitment to limit global warming to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels.
International aviation is a top ten global polluter. In 2014, the sector emitted more CO2 into the atmosphere than the combined emissions of the 129 lowest emitting countries, causing an estimated 4.9% of all global warming. Left unaddressed, aviation emissions are expected to grow by up to 300% by 2050, which will breach our global carbon budget and significantly undermine the Paris target.
ICAO’s next General Assembly in October is your best opportunity to make sure aviation does its fair share to tackle climate change, in line with the rest of the world’s efforts. ICAO has taken almost 20 years to get to this point and we cannot afford any further delay.
The global market-based mechanism (GMBM), designed to fulfill the ‘carbon neutral growth 2020’ goal, can only deliver real climate action if you adopt stringent and transparent rules as well as high environmental standards. Consequently, we, the undersigned organisations, call on you to:
Set ambitious targets: ICAO resolution must acknowledge the Paris agreement and recognise the need to pursue urgent efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In this regard, the carbon neutral growth 2020 goal must be a binding first step, with provisions to increase ambition over time. In order to preserve the overall goal, any exemptions, e.g. for new entrants or poorer countries, in the GMBM should be compensated by greater emissions reductions by non-exempt participants.
Guarantee environmental integrity: it is of utmost importance that mitigation projects developed to compensate for aviation’s emissions actually deliver real, additional, permanent, verified reductions and fulfill strong environmental and social criteria. Consequently, credit quality criteria for purchasing offset credits should be mandatory for all operators and a negative list banning projects with known negative environmental or social impacts (e.g. large hydro, fossil fuel projects) should be established.
Avoid double counting: the resolution must include provisions for robust accounting and MRV to ensure that credits are not counted multiple times, while being transparent and consistent with efforts and actions taken under the UNFCCC.
Adopt transparent decision making: more transparency will bring more confidence in the measure. Negotiating documents should be made public and options for public participation should be provided.
The ICAO High Level Meeting held in Montreal from May 11 to May 13 will be an important moment for you to discuss the integrity and the ambition of the GMBM. We ask that you keep in mind our requests for a robust GMBM during the discussions.
Sincerely,
List of organisations supporting, by country:
International
Climates
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
Transport & Environment
WWF
Australia
Friends of the Earth Australia
Austria
Nature Code
Bangladesh
Aid Organization
Center for Participatory Research and Development -CPRD-
Belgium
Carbon Market Watch
Burkina Faso
Association Faso Enviprotek -AFEP-BURKINA-
Burundi:
Center for Support to Local Initiatives Development and assistance to vulnerable persons -CIDEP BURUNDI-
ABEJEV
APROSANTE
Cameroon
Actions Citoyennes des Volontaires pour l’Emergence du Cameroun en 2035 –ACVEC-2035-
Association Camerounaise pour le Développement, l’Entraide Sociale et la Protection de l’Environnement –ACDESPE-
Cameroon League for Development
Cameroon Youth Initiative for Rural Development –CAMYIRD-
CAMERWASH
Cercle des chrétiens pour la promotion des louanges, l’adoration, le réveil, l’intercession, le témoignage, l’évangélisation et les actions humanitaires -Mission CLARITE
Environmental Protection and Development Association -EPDA-
Education for all Cameroon –EFACAM-
Fondation des Femmes Actives pour la Promotion de l’Education de la Femme et de l’Enfant –FAPEFE-
Global Forestry Conclave and Sustainable Development
Green Horizon
Universal Union for Consumer Protection and Civil Abuse –UNUCOPCA-
Women In Development
Canada
Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique –AQLPA-
Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Colombia
Mujeres del comun
Democratic Republic of Congo
Actions communautaires pour le développement intégral
Republic of the Congo
Association Congolaise pour le Développement Agricole –ACDA-
Jeunes Volontaires pour l’Environnement
Germany
Bread for the World
Naturschutzbund Deutschland –NABU-
Ghana
Abibimman Foundation
Guatemala
Mesa Nacional de Cambio Climático
Hungary
Clean Air Action Group
India
Gujarat Forum on CDM
Manipur Nature Society
Malaysia
#PowerShiftMsia
México
Entornos educativos
Nepal
Global south initiative
The Netherlands
Hivos
Nigeria
Climate Change Network Nigeria
Development Research and Synergy Initiative
International Centre For Women Empowerment & Child Dev –ICWECD-
Poverty Alleviation for the Poor Initiative
Smiles Africa International
Poland
Stowarzyszenie Ekologiczne EKO-UNIA
Polish Climate Coalition
Portugal
Quercus – Associação Nacional de Conservação da Natureza
Switzerland
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse –INPEA-
“MYD2015 is an excellent initiative – for those keen on understanding intergovernmental climate negotiations, there is no better way than to gain knowledge and experience by being where the action is. From navigating the UN processes to reading the hundreds of pages and engaging with government delegates and civil society activists MYD offers a great opportunity. Climate justice is emerging as the overarching frame for climate actions in countries and in international cooperation. By also linking the UNFCCC efforts and outcomes to national actions back home in Malaysia, MYD helps to create a new generation of Malaysians who can make climate justice a reality.”
#MYD provide Malaysian youths opportunities to interact with various local experts in climate change. For instance, we met the gender specialist in #COP21, Sunitha Bishan from National Council of Women’s Organisation Malaysia, who is also the Social Innovator of Penitajaya Sdn Bhd.
“This begins with a warm hug to MYD who attended the 2015 COP21 Paris conference. The team demonstrated that good work is built on the foundation of sound knowledge. The advocacy that was done pre and post COP were some of the rare opportunities where youths from MYD demonstrated leadership and competent expertise on climate change.
The call for climate justice is not only about creating awareness but the strength to stand up and demand action against the damage to our environment. This was the significance of the team to the COP21 and beyond. It was and still is a tremendous pride to stand with the youths from MYD”
Winnie Jimis, JOAS representative to #COP21, also Project Coordinator for Community-Led Environmental Awareness for our River and the Technical Coordinator, Forever Sabah for Urban Green Waste Reuse shared her thoughts working with MYD at COP21:
“Being a first timer representing indigenous people of Malaysia to COP21, I was fortunate to be invited for training by MYD in their preparation to COP21 representing the youth in Malaysia.
I am also thankful to all the Malaysian Youth Delegates for their assistance during the Asian Indigenous People day at COP21. As indigenous people around the globe, we want to be visible.
MYD also ought to be visible as youth have the power to transform this planet to a better HOME to live,tomorrow. The chances to work with local communities badly impacted with climate change will empower youth towards planning a dynamic approach in combating and mitigating climate change and to change towards a sustainable living in Malaysia.”
“COP21 is where I realised ONE WORD can determine my future!”
“This is my first COP and I gained tremendous knowledge and experiences. I would gladly say this was my highlight for 2015. The adoption of#ParisAgreement is just the first step toward a climate resilient future. The next crucial step is domestic and local actions. This is why the work #MYD is important, in engaging and providing relevant information to Malaysian youths in combating climate change.”
Emily Oi sharing on her MYD experience.
“It has been an exponential-growing journey; from selection to preparation, till the final test- physically participating in COP21 itself. From COP21, I had a better understanding on how different actors interact and coordinate with each other in this type of international decision making processes. Moreover, I had the chance to understand how and what are different countries fighting for- especially in the context of developed and developing countries respective responsibilities and stand. Overall, I think it was a very rewarding and eye-opening exposure for youth. It is also a very valuable opportunity and practical platform to encourage more Malaysian youths to participate in environment or climate change policy and advocacy work.”
The new batch of delegates for Malaysian Youth Delegation 2016 who will be representing Malaysia to COP22 in Marrakesh, Morocco is finally released! A total of 18 fresh faces has been selected to proudly represent Malaysian youths in making a combined effort to combat climate change.
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