Following the cancellation of the Paris Climate March amid security fears, the climate community did what they've long been asking the international community to do: adapt to a changing environment. What would have been tens of thousands of feet marching on the streets of Paris transformed into 10,000 empty shoes at Place de la République, as well as a creative action, known as the Human Chain.
Posts tagged #COY11
Hamish Laing: AYLI @ COY11
It’s the final day here at the Conference of Youth (COY), actions are being planned, policy being written, connections continuing to be made and everyone is eager in anticipation of COP kicking off on Monday. The AYLI delegation have been at COY since Thursday immersing ourselves in the world of youth climate activism.
Kya Raina Lal: Oceania Uniting
COY10 & COP20 proved to be a very lonely time for the singular Pacific youth in attendance last year, me. However something must be in the water in Paris. COY11 has proved a magnet for Pacific youth who have descended on Paris in droves.