While the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the most important international meeting surrounding climate change, it can perpetuate or contest socio-environmental narratives responsible for social and environmental inequalities. This program will examine the intersections of power in climate change policy, focusing on how power relations shape policy outcomes at the COPs. Dr. Gay-Antaki will reveal how long-standing power dynamics hinder international collaboration and effective climate action despite efforts to increase participation from underrepresented groups including: women, indigenous peoples, and the global South. This program will advocate for an approach that centers the experiences and voices of those directly affected by climate change to cultivate social and environmental justice.
This series is brought to you by World Affairs Council of West Michigan.
Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program provides background information and policy options for the most critical issues facing America each year and serves as the starting place for dialogue and discussion within the community. The eight topics are selected by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA) each year.
This free event is open to the public and registration is not required to attend in person.
