Green Mosul Climate Change International Forum: Challenges and Future Solutions
Grand Theatre, Mosul University
May 9, 2022 From 9 AM to 1.30 PM
Grand Theatre, Mosul University
May 9, 2022 From 9 AM to 1.30 PM
Green Mosul Climate Change International Forum: Challenges and Future Solutions
May 9, 2022
10 AM - 1 PM
Hashtags: #CCIF2022 #GreenMosul2022
To celebrate the end of the “Green Mosul'' initiative, launched in April 202 at the Northern Technical University and sponsored by the Crisis and Support Center of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, we are pleased to inaugurate the first international forum on climate change in Mosul.
Bringing together scholars, public officials, national and international organizations, and climate activists, in Mosul, this forum is a unique opportunity to discuss climate change and climate action, future challenges and solutions.
Forum Aims:
Raising awareness about climate change among the communities, the universities and the local authorities of Mosul.
Creating academic scholarships dedicated to climate change and climate action.
Introducing and advocating for the UN Sustainable Development Agenda.
Empowering young climate activists in Mosul and supporting startups as well as entrepreneurs working on climate change.
Raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on heritage and about the role of heritage in climate change adaptation/mitigation.
Press Release
More than 9000 trees planted later, Mosul Eye’s “Green Mosul” initiative is coming to an end. But this also marks a new beginning, as the people of Mosul have planted the seeds of a green future for the city.
Indeed, launched in March 2021 with the support of the Crisis and Support Center of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Green Mosul” played an instrumental part in promoting urban greening as a means towards postwar stabilization and in raising awareness about climate change.
That is why, today, it is our great pleasure and honor to inaugurate Mosul’s first “Climate Change International Forum: Challenges and Future Solutions”. The event will take place from 9:00 to 13:00 at the Grand Theatre, Mosul University.
This Forum will allow us to reflect on what has been achieved so far, through a photo exhibition, music (9:05-9:10) and a short film (9:10-9:20) and to discuss concrete solutions to current and upcoming climate-related challenges.
Bringing together activists, students, university professors, community leaders, members of the local authorities, diplomats & international actors, the Forum will focus on six themes, addressing the main stakes of climate change mitigation and adaptation in Mosul.
The event will start with a discussion on “Political Sciences & Climate Change: a students’ perspective on shaping climate-related policies” (English, 10:00-10:50). The second panel will discuss the importance of improving collaboration at a local, national, and international level for a successful green transition (English, 10:40-11:20). The third panel “From challenges to solutions: the key to a green future” will explore potential measures that could help face the climate crisis particularly in the renewable energy and water-management sectors (Arabic, 11:25-11:55). The next conversation will focus on the green economy transition in order to fight against environmental pollution and improve water security (Arabic, 12:00-12:30).
In addition, there will be two panels on the promotion of cultural and religious heritage sustainability: speakers will first discuss how to build the resilience of heritage sites and communities (English, 11:00-11:45) before diving into the role of innovation and youth, as catalysts for change. (English 12:30-13:00).
The day will end with a 30-minute guided-tour of the central library, with Secretary General Sayf Al Ashaqar, between 13:10 and 13:40. The meeting point is in front of the entrance of the building (please kindly bring your invitation letter to be allowed in).
A year after the launch of the "Green Mosul" initiative, Mosul's first international climate change forum stands out as a key step in driving the green transition and as a stark reminder of the many opportunities that can arise from uniting towards a common purpose: a green future for Mosul.