Global We at COP27
November 2022
Most people aren’t involved in the conversations and decisions directly impacting their own lives and communities.
Decision-makers rarely have the chance to hear the stories and experiences of those at the frontlines of climate change or from the ones who are most affected.
We want to change that.
Through the Global We portals, UN Live and IKEA Foundation are bringing the voices of people on the frontline of climate change directly into the heart of climate conversations at COP27 – to allow a greater number of people to connect, inspire the negotiations and engage in action.
We are bringing the voices of the many to COP27
We will connect participants across the world to build a more inclusive climate conversation around COP27
FROM TEN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD, we invite in new perspectives to the heart of the climate negotiations. Participants at connecting sites include:
Climate activists and experts with strong engagement in the climate issue, knowledge of climate challenges and opportunities, and who organize and mobilize local communities.
People who are disproportionately affected by climate change or are community members of organisations that represent groups of affected populations (e.g., women, youth, displaced persons, indigenous people etc.).
Entrepreneurs who are working with, and exploring, solutions to tackle climate challenges.
FROM THE COP27 BLUE ZONE, we invite in ‘formal leaders’ of the world who are taking part in the COP27 negotiations, including:
Public decision-makers, incl. national delegations to COP27, local, regional, and national decision-makers, who can inform and affect the climate negotiations and decision-making for their own constituencies.
Business leaders (C-suite) who can drive forward climate solutions and action the recommendations coming from the conversations through business decisions, investments and network.
Leaders of INGOs, NGOs and global agencies – including UN agencies – who use their position in the international community to lead on the issue.
Where
Our COP portal we will situated in the Blue Zone, right outside the Press Conference Center. This means you can only access this particular portal if you have a Blue Zone pass or Media pass.
Our 10 other portals are situated at host sites with trusted partner organisations, open to the public. These 10 sites will give you access to interacting with delegates at COP27.
Additional information
Get the facts by reading our joint press-release with our partner, IKEA Foundation.
Experience how the creator and community-builder, Nas Daily, explains the programme to his 50+ million followers across social media.
See reactions from attendees of portal conversations at Climate Week, from participants bringing voices of climate activists from Mexico City, Kigali and New York City.
Read much more about the programme and UN Live at our public website – and sign up to take part in the programme.
When
Our COP portal in Egypt will be open during the first week of COP27,
November 8th
November 9th
November 10th
All days from 8am to 4pm
