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Structure
The AYF 2021 will be conducted across two weekends, starting with a high-level kick-off event and capacity building session on Saturday July 10. The main Youth Forum itself will then convene the following Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18. During the week between these two parts, the #WeekofACE2021 will offer a range of affiliated side events in which AYF participants are invited to participate.
Program & Content
The main program will consist of two parallel tracks; the first will provide a space for participants to exchange their views and best practices for ACE implementation and related issues, while the second will focus on specific youth recommendations and proposals for the next ACE WP. The latter should directly inform the work of Parties.
Week of ACE
The week of ACE is the week between weekend 1 and weekend 2. The week of ACE consists of side events organised by 3rd parties. It is part of our efforts to amplify the work being done on ACE.
Weekend 1
10th
July
13:00 - 13:20
Opening Session
Moderators: Jin and Ashik
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Introduction to the ACE Youth Forum
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Introduction of the team
13:20 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:00
Networking
#WeekofACE
Main event
13th
July
15:00 - 15:05
Opening Session
Moderators: Timothy, Disha
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Introduction to the session and the speakers
15:05 - 16:05
Session 1
High-level Youth Dialogue on ACE
Speakers:​
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Salka Sigurdardottir, COP26 Presidency, UK
Facilitators: Serena, Hailey
Mode: Presentation and Q&A
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What role does ACE play in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement?
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In what ways can young people successfully advance both the ACE agenda in the UNFCCC process and ACE-related activities in their national and local contexts
16:05 - 16:15
Group Photo & Screen Break
16:15 - 17:15
Session 2
Challenges and Opportunities for Youth ACE Action
Speakers:
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Luz Falivene, Argentina
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Margalit Levin, Australia
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Alice Gaustad, Norway (tentatively)
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Albert Magalang, Philippines
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Pemy Gasela, South Africa
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Marcia Tinto, Trinidad & Tobago
Facilitators: Steven, Sahana
Mode: Roundtable
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How can Parties and Non-Party Stakeholders, especially youth, enhance their collaboration in ACE implementation? For example, by establishing an ACE Task Force, appointing ACE Youth Focal Points, etc.
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How can Parties and Non-Party Stakeholders close the finance gap for ACE implementation, especially for youth-led or youth-serving activities? For example, by establishing a virtual ACE Marketplace for project proposals?
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What collective goals, targets, objectives, or thematic foci could Parties pursue annually at the international level to advance ACE between now and 2030? How can ACE goals and metrics address the role of youth in ACE?
17:15 - 17:20
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Closing Session
Moderators: Timothy, Disha
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Summary of the day
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Plans for the next day
Weekend 2
Day 1
17th
July
15:00 - 15:10
Session 1
Opening Session
Facilitators: Steven
Introduction and welcome to Weekend 2, Day 1.
Going over the agenda and breakout rooms
Best practices for participation on Zoom
15:10 - 15:15
Group Photo
15:15 - 16:45
Session 2
Parallel Breakout Rooms
16:45 - 17:00
Short Break
17:00 - 18:30
Session 3
Parallel Breakout Rooms
18:30 - 18:45
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Closing Session
Facilitators: Steven
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Summary of the day
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Plans for the next day
18:45 - 19:15
Informal Networking
Weekend 2
Day 2
18th July
15:00 - 15:10
Session 4
Opening Session
Facilitators: Sahana
Introduction and welcome to Weekend 2, Day 2.
Going over the agenda and breakout rooms
Best practices for participation on Zoom
15:10 - 15:15
Group Photo
15:15 - 16:45
Session 5
Parallel Breakout Rooms
16:45-17:00
Short Break
17:00-18:30
Session 6
Parallel Breakout Rooms
18:30 - 18:45
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Closing Session
Facilitators: Hailey
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Summary of the day
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Next steps (hopefully participation in a side-event at COP)
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Closing remarks for ACE Youth Forum 2021
18:45-19:15
Informal Networking
