Tag: <span>Paris</span>

Bard National Climate Seminar: Susan Biniaz on City and State Governments Stepping Up for Climate Action

By Vanessa Kichline The President’s announcement this June that the United States plans to withdraw from theParis Climate Accord was a disappointment—but not necessarily a surprise—to the international community. The response here at home was mixed, but many leaders in business and local governments spoke out against the decision. It’s …

Citizens from around the world impact Paris negotiations

At this moment word leaders, diplomats and politicians from everywhere on the earth are meeting in Paris to discuss the planet’s fate at the 21st Conference of the Parties. But this time, however, the citizens of this planet are watching, participating, and actively shaping the atmosphere of the negotiations. It …

Advancing Climate Policy – One State at a Time

Labor Day is a time of transition. On the East Coast, heat and humidity are replaced slowly with cool breezes and longer shadows as the days get noticeably shorter. Vacations end. Work and school begins again. It is a time to reflect on the fun and adventure of another summer …

The Power Dialog: Pennsylvania Announces First Keynote Speaker

The Power Dialog, in collaboration with PERC, excitedly announces Secretary Quigley as the keynote speaker for the PA Power Dialog. As the keynote speaker, Secretary Quigley will address students and faculty from across the state of Pennsylvania on April 4th 2016, and add insight into Pennsylvania’s approach to the Clean …

Moving on sustainable transport: Global and local actions to mitigate climate change

For my junior and senior years of high school, I moved to Wales to attend boarding school. I have always been fascinated by metro systems so I developed a quick familiarity with the London Underground during frequent weekend and school holiday visits. I would spend hours exploring the city on the Tube, sometimes …

The Importance of Teamwork in Promoting Gender Equality within Environmental Sectors

Introduction IUCN—International Union for Conservation of Nature—is the world’s oldest and largest international conservation organization that works in many sectors and many regions around the world. I am part of the gender team, or the Global Gender Office (GGO), of IUCN. This office focuses on mainstreaming gender considerations into environment …