Klimaendringer på agendaen

Day 1

We’ll emphasize the critical need to understand and importance to respond to the increasing impacts of climate change.

Session 1A (9am UK time): Welcome - why climate change and why now?
An opening keynote from General Lyndon Buckingham and reflections by representatives from the International Children and Young People Advisory Group.

Session 1B (10am UK time): What does the bible tell us?
Speakers include Lt Col Karen Shakespeare, Head of The Salvation Army's International Theological Council and Captain Owen Mutize, Training Principal Southern Africa Territory

Session 1C (11.15am UK time): The Global Agenda
An informative and interactive session by Yukiko Yamada Morovic, Technical Director, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action for World Vision International

Session 1D (12.15pm UK time): Climate Change and The Salvation Army - Linking Relief Rehabilitation and Development framework and examples
Damaris Frick, International Emergency Services Director at IHQ takes us through some Salvation Army examples of putting LRRD into practice.

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Day 2

We’ll highlight the unique challenges facing the Global South touching on health and vulnerabilities

Session 2A (9am UK time): Climate change impacts on health
Speakers are Lt Dr Marco Herrera and Lt April Barthau who both have medical training and are currently serving in the Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands Territory

Session 2B (10am UK time): Climate justice - who are the most vulnerable?
Speakers include Violet Ruria, United Kingdom and Ireland Territory and Cristina Patriarca from Anti-Slavery International

Session 2C (11.15am UK time): Climate change impacts on the water-energy-food nexus
Speakers include Dr Ade Braimoh Climate and Sustainability Expert, The World Bank and Shaila Shahid who chairs a global network of women for climate justice. George Obondo from Kenya East Territory will give a lived experience perspective of these impacts.

Session 2D (12.15pm UK time): Adapting Humanitarian Aid to Climate Change
Practical opportunities for addressing the impacts of climate change on disaster risk reduction (DRR) including an interview with Rev. James Bhagwan, the General Secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches.

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Day 3

We’ll explore innovative adaptation strategies and community development approaches.

Session 3A (9am UK time): Climate change mitigation – what are we already doing and what more could we do?
A panel from Salvation Army territories in the Global North discuss their efforts to reduce their emissions including Neil Clark, Environmental Sustainability Lead at IHQ

Session 3B (10am UK time): Resilience in practice – Agriculture and food security
Speakers include Ngolia Kimanzu from Sweden and Latvia Territory and Bothwell Mhashu from Zimbabwe and Botswana Territory

Session 3C (11.15 UK time): Resilience in practice - WASH
Dinusha Perren from Sri Lanka Territory and James Nzyimi from Kenya East Territory share examples of how clean water, sanitation and hygiene can be ensured amidst the impacts of climate change.

Session 3D (12.15 UK time): Closing and Community of Practice Launch
Reflections on the symposium and a chance to hear details of the launch of the Community of Practice including the resilience funding opportunity.

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