On Monday, Nov. 22, SustainUS and partner youth organizations Cascade Climate Network and the Chinese Youth Delegation will be hosting a call-in teleconference for media to discuss key issues for Cancun and plans for U.S.-Chinese youth collaboration during the talks.

The teleconference will be at 10:30 a.m. EST. Media can join via phone or Skype. Call-in directions listed below.

WHAT: What to Expect in Cancun: A Guide to Youth Engagement at the Climate Change Talks

The first international climate summit since Copenhagen begins Nov. 29 in Cancun, Mexico. Experts from two U.S.-based youth climate advocacy organizations will discuss the status of the negotiations, highlighting policy topics important to youth. Drawing from the recent Tianjin negotiations, experts will comment on youth strategies to re-invigorate the 18-year-old UN system that has the grave responsibility of deciding the fate of the world’s two billion young people. This year’s Conference of the Parties (COP-16) will also see renewed interest among youth to collaborate, particularly through a new partnership between U.S. and Chinese young people.

WHO: Scheduled speakers are:

Abigail Borah, Youth Delegate to COP16, SustainUS
Reed Aronow, Youth Delegate to COP16, SustainUS
Marcie Smith, Chair, SustainUS
Jared Schy, Youth Delegate to COP16, Cascade Climate Network

HOW TO JOIN:

Conference Room Number: 9320516

By Phone:

From United States: 201-793-9022

By Skype:

Participants: +9900827049320516

If you are interested in taking part in the call or have any questions, please e-mail Christine Dellert.