On October 26th the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa hosted an interactive round table discussion online, on the theme of “Building bridges between youth and climate advocates in the MENA region and Europe”.
Ahead of the COP27 in Sharm al-Sheikh the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa hosted an interactive round table discussion online, on 26 October 2022. The theme for the meeting was “Building bridges between youth and climate advocates in the MENA Region and Europe – sharing experiences and best practices ahead of COP27”.
The discussion brought together around 40 people from across the MENA region and Europe. It aimed at strengthening connectivity and exchanges between youth and climate experts from the MENA region and Europe, many of whom will attend COP27. The meeting also aimed at contributing to a sharing of best practices and advice on how to prepare for and what to expect from the COP gathering. In addition, it provided an opportunity for youth to share their messages and contribute to policy messages and recommendations ahead of COP27.
The panellists shared experiences and best practices, and the discussion produced a set of recommendations on how to move forward for more effective and inclusive COP processes.
For more information, read the full report on the Pre-COP meeting.
