Brahma Kumaris Voices at COP27 - Calendar of Events

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Date

Egypt Time
2+ GMT

Program

Venue

Booking

2.11.2022

To

4.11.2022

Full Day

Conference of Youth

COY17 is an annual event under the banner of YOUNGO – The Official Youth Constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year’s event is hosted in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on the side lines of COP27.

King Salman International University


Registered COY delegates

Sun

6.11.2022

16.00-20.00

Interfaith Gathering in Spirit of Talanoa Dialogue COP27

As members of faith communities, we believe that we have made significant contributions in addressing the immense challenges posed by climate change through advocacy, capacity building and education. A panel of community leaders, small group discussions and interfaith service. Program include contributions from Maureen Goodman and Valeriane Bernard.

El Sama Eyeen Coptic Church Sharm el-Sheikh,

Opening Panel + 
Interfaith Service 

Small group

Mon

7.11.2022

7/11-12/11

 

COP27 Blue Zone Exhibition

Abibimman Foundation, Faith Association of the Rehabilitation of Street Children and Orphans, International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations, and Brahma Kumaris exhibit projects supporting the UNFCCC Framework’s objectives and purposes; and respect for the fulfilment of the principles. How shifts in consciousness and systemic thinking open doors to technologies and sustainable lifestyles grounded in integrity and care.

 

Stand nr 44
 Blue Zone


COP27 Delegates

 

 

Tue

8.11.2022

11.00-12.30

COP27 Locally Led Adaptation Pavilion Side Event

COP27 Supporting the Locally Led Adaptation Principles with Solar Cooking
Solar Cookers International improves human health, economic well-being, women’s empowerment, and the environment by promoting climate-friendly solar cooking to address the challenges of about 2.4 billion people cooking with polluting fuels. SCI led solar cooking initiatives positively support a majority of the Locally Led Adaptation Principles. A panel will highlight efforts in Kenya and Yemen. Speakers:
Caitlyn Hughes, SCI Executive Director
Golo Pilz, Energy Advisor for Brahma Kumaris
Abdulla Baobeid Nahda Makers Organization (NMO)
Wilkinson Mwenda, Co-founder and Logistics and Operations Manager, Ecomandate Foundation
Alan Bigelow, SCI Program and Science Director
Keith Wingeard, SCI Strategic Partnerships Manager

Locally Led Adaptation Pavilion,
Blue Zone


COP27 Delegates

Tue

8.11.2022

To be decided

COP27 Children and Youth Pavilion Event

Actions of the Present, Attaining a Just Future

Children and Youth Pavilion, Blue Zone


COP27 Delegates

Tue

8.11.2022

15:00-15:30

COP27 Press conference

World Council of Churches Interfaith Press Conference: What do faith leaders want from world leaders for climate justice?
Prof. Dr. Cornelia Füllkrug-Weitzel, ACT Alliance Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Justice and Lutheran Pastor (Germany) tbc
Archbishop Samy, Shehata, Anglican Primate of Alexandria
Mr. Mohammad Adow, Power Shift Africa tbc
Nobuyuki Asai, Executive Director, Soka Gakkai Peace Committee
Moderator: Valériane Bernard, Brahma Kumaris rep. UN, Geneve

Press Conference Room Luxor,
Taba Area, 
Blue zone

COP27 Delegates

Live stream (TBD)

Wed

9.11.2022

09:30-10:30

COP27 Climate Education Hub Event

Living Values Education – Caring for the Earth: A climate change resource for children and young adults.  Values are paramount in guiding our choices in support of sustainable development. We will explore and experience the values-based education for children and youth that supports environmental literacy, and a transition to a strong civic engagement based on respect, integrity and cooperation. Round table with:
Piyush Ahuja, Youth Representative to Brahma Kumaris Environment Initiative Dubai, Living Values Education Representative U.A.E 
Aneta Loj – R&D Coordinator India One Solar Thermal Power Plant, India

Climate Education Hub, Blue Zone

 

COP27 Delegates

Livestream

 

Wed.

9.11.2022

14.30-14.55

COP27 Children and Youth Pavilion Event

TEDx session – BK Youth

Children and Youth Pavilion, Blue Zone

COP27 Delegates

Fri

11.11.2022

10:00-10:30

COP27 Press conference`

Core values and ethical principles for climate action –
Maureen Goodman, Brahma Kumaris - Programme Director UK, and Representative to UN, Vienna
Golo Pilz,
Brahma Kumaris Adviser Renewable Energy
Thomas Hirsch, Founding Director Climate & Development Advice Germany

Press Conference Room Luxor,
Taba Area, 
Blue zone


COP27 Delegates

Live stream

Fri.

11.11.2022

11.30-13.00

COP27 Side Event

Delivering the promise: How to ensure future adaptation needs are addressed. Urgent action is required to close the prevailing adaptation finance gap and deliver finance to communities where it is needed most. While scaled up finance that matches the scale of adaptation needs is required, much remains to be done to transition the financial mechanism and the global financial. Organisers: ACT Alliance, All Africa Conference of Churches, Brahma Kumaris, Bread for the World, The Lutheran World Federation, World Council of Churches.

Speakers: Maureen Goodman, Brahma Kumaris

Mr. Kebal Bhandari, Secretary National Planning Commission, Nepal Government, Global North rep./neg., Jocabed Solano from Panama  

Maro Maua – Kenya, Patricia Nyinguro, G77 Science coordinator

Rev Dr Lesmore Ezekiel  

Room
Tutankhamun

Blue Zone


COP27 Delegates

YouTube

Fri.

11.11.2022


16.00-17.30

COP27 Co-Creative Reflection and Dialogue Space

Inner capacities to encounter fear and build trust. Dialogue with Maureen Goodman and Carolin Fraude

P75 - IASS Potsdam Pavilion 23

COP27 Delegates

Sat

12.11.2022

12:00-12.30

COP27 Youth Press conference

Climate Action Stories of Young people of Faith.
Speakers:
Lucy Plummer, Soka Gakkai International-UK;

Neeshad Shafi, Co-founder, Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar
Hemavathi S Shekharan, India, COY 17 Liasion
David Munene, Catholic Youth Network for Environment Sustainability

Shantanu Mandal, Brahma Kumaris

Press Conference Room - Luxor
Taba Area,

Blue Zone

COP27 Delegates
Live stream

Sat

12.11.2022

12.45-14.00

COP27 SDG Pavilion Event

Building Trusting Relationships: Leading the Way through a Historical Transformation - In times of climate anxiety, amid feelings of insecurity and disorientation, trusting relationships are an invaluable resource in developing effective collaboration, and collective leadership and action. Recent global crises have shown that, to respond most effectively, countries need to act collaboratively. Experts with extensive experiences in global governance, scientific analysis, international sustainability projects and applied spiritual wisdom will join together in a dialogue to share their perspectives and facilitate new insights. Speakers:
Maureen Goodman, Brahma Kumaris - Programme Director UK, and Representative to UN, Vienna
Prof. Heike Schroeder, Professor of Environmental Governance in the School of Int. Development at the University of East Anglia.
Dr. David Dunez, Head of Climate Department, Heschel Center for Sustainability, Israel
Dr. Martin Frick, Director, UN World Food Programme Global Office Moderation Carolin Fraude, Researcher, Inst. for Advanced Sustainability Studies Potsdam; Board Member Brahma Kumaris Berlin

SDG Pavilion

Blue Zone


COP27 Delegates

Live stream link to come

Mon
14.11.2022

14.00-14.30

COP27 Press Conference Blue Zone

Changing mindset, Supporting Outcome COP27, Shaping future
Maureen Goodman, Director Brahma Kumaris UK
Golo Pilz, Energy Adviser Brahma Kumaris,
Kenneth Nana Amoateng, the Chief Executive Officer of the Abibiman Foundation, Ghana

Press Conference Room Luxor,
Taba Area, 
Blue zone


COP27
Delegates
Live stream

Tue
15.11.2022

11:30-13:00

COP27 Side Event Blue Zone

Global Interfaith Youth Action on Climate Change: Gather, Discuss, Empower, and Act. The event shall raise awareness of the important role faith plays in inspiring young people from diverse faith traditions towards climate action and to empower young people of faith across the world to act for climate as a common, universal good in response to the cry of the earth and the poor. Speakers: David N. Munene, CYNESA  - Carrick Reddin, World Resources Institute (WRI) –  Shantanu Mandal, Brahma Kumaris
Lucy Plummer, Soka Gakkai International, UK - Elizabeth Gulugulu, YOUNGO -  Ravi Tissera, IMCS Pax Romana - Gopal Patel, Bhumi Global - Kehkashan Basu, Green Hope Foundation

Room
Tutankhamun


Blue Zone

 

COP27 Delegates

Wed

16.11.2022

9.30 – 11.00

COP27 Co-Creative Reflection and Dialogue Space

The Human Face of Climate Crisis - the Role of Faith

An open dialogue with several faith actors overcoming fear creating trust and justice, moderated by Valeriane Bernard.
https://www.iass-potsdam.de/en/CCRDS

P75 - IASS Potsdam Pavilion 23

 

COP27 Delegates

Wed

16.11.2022

16.00 – 17.30

COP27 Co-Creative Reflection and Dialogue Space

Generating Trust through Authenticity and Love

Spirit of Humanity Forum Dialogue with Maureen Goodman and
Thomas Bruhn

P75 - IASS Potsdam Pavilion 23

 

COP27 Delegates

Thu

17.11.2022

11.30-13.00

COP27 Co-Creative Reflection and Dialogue Space Pavilion

Care, Share and Inspire - Welcome to a regenerative dialogue to develop the courage to follow your heart in restoring trust in people and communities. We will discuss and share our experiences how inspiring and compassionate relationship of trust and understanding can be nurtured in the midst of the climate crisis. We will focus to open our minds and hearts to an honest and deep dialogue with Golo Pilz, Dr. Awatif Sharaf, Muna Al Arfaj and Sonja Ohlsson, https://www.iass-potsdam.de/en/CCRDS

P75 - IASS Potsdam Pavilion 23

 

COP27 Delegates

Thu

17.11.2022

19.30-20.30

COP27 Cryosphere Pavillon Event

Cultural Evening Event: Meditation for Adaptation and Resilience Welcome to a meditative evening providing tranquility and peace in the midst of COP27. We will create a restorative moment during COP with music, images, inspirational cards and guided meditation. With our collective thoughts of hope and positivity, we will reach out to nature and endangered communities in every corner of the world.
Introduction by Prof. Mark Lawrence, Scientific Director at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) Potsdam
Guided meditations by Maureen Goodman, Brahma Kumaris - Programme Director UK, and Representative to UN, Vienna  and
Golo Pilz, India/Germany, Adviser Renewable Energy and Meditation Teacher

Cryosphere Pavilion, Blue Zone


COP27 Delegates


Live stream:
Cryosphere Pavillion
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An overview map of the conference venue is available here.