Tag Archive: side event

There’s no resisting Jane’s call

I know there’s a lot going on here today, and I don’t want to draw attention from the negotiations. But, I can’t let another day pass without someone mentioning the Avoided Deforestation Partners event we attended on Wednesday afternoon. The topic was Redd+ and Green Growth. Check out  the agenda below, you’ll understand why we …

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Islands First! Green Climate Fund & EU Fast Start Finance

Meeting with Islands First Executive Director Mark Jariabka

Nothing beats experiential learning! I’m one of five Duke students helping Islands First. The non-governmental organization (NGO) assists the Pacific small island developing states (SIDS) that stand on the front lines of climate change. Not only are we working with Islands First Executive Director Mark Jariabka but also students from Yale, UCLA, and Lewis and …

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Somewhere Between Expectations and Reality

For being the first day of the conference, Monday was a bit harsh. The first side event (code for “presentation”) I attended was called “What Needs to Occur in Durban”. Being the first day, I figured it would be a good idea to get a feel for what people were thinking or hoping would be …

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