In May 2012, IDEAS was recognized as an accredited NGO by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), and granted the opportunity to attend the international discussions on sustainable development around the World, for years to come.
With our accreditation, 4 IDEAS members — Clayton Ferrara, Christopher Stampar and Nick Stampar and Chris Castro — had the honor of attending the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and preliminary events, including the 2012 World Youth Congress and UN Youth Blast Conferences.
Clayton Ferrara, Nick Stampar and Christopher Stampar (Left to Right) pose at the Rio+20 Art Display where IDEAS’ banner was presented
As a result from our experience and this new accreditation — Today, July 9th, 2012 — IDEAS For UN is officially launching as a new endeavor for the IDEAS movement, one that will bring members and affiliates partners to conferences and summits around the World, primarily hosted by the United Nations.
10 delegates will be selected to attend these conferences and network with fellow civil society members and other youth to:
- Share best practices and resources
- Participate in high-level conferences and negotiations
- Create alliances and partnerships with new groups
- Provide cutting-edge news updates to the World
- Develop solutions related to sustainable development and climate change that youth can use around the World
Chris Castro hosted the ‘Innovations Think Tank’ initiative at the UN Youth Blast 2012, the official youth conference for Rio+20
The Conferences and Summits we are looking to attend in the future, include (but not limited to):
- UNEP General Council
- UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD)
- UN Commission for Social Development (CSocD)
- UN Convention on Biodiversity (CBD)
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NEXT OPPORTUNITY
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP18) in Qatar
November 26th – December 7th, 2012 {http://cop18.qa/}
We are currently accepting applications to attend the COP18 summit. Interested delegates must Download the PDF attached below, and return the necessary information to: Think@ideasforus.org
Apply HERE:
—–>> IDEAS – COP18 App
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 19th, 2012
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For more information and inquiries about IDEAS For UN, email Christopher Stampar at: cstampar@ideasforus.org
