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Spotlight on the Environment:

Debriefing COP27 and the Global Water Crisis

 

 Spotlight on the Environment: Debriefing COP27 and the Global Water CrisisJanuary 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The United Nations Climate Conference (COP27 ) held in Sharm el-Sheik in November 2022 resulted in a landmark agreement to develop a dedicated fund to assist developing countries in responding to loss and damage that may result from climate change. A delegation of Cleveland leaders traveled to Egypt to participate in the conference and witness the process. They will share their experience and observations about global climate change negotiations.
Michael Jeans is the CEO of Growth Opportunity Partners. Stephen Love is the Cleveland Foundation’s program director for Environmental Initiatives. John Mitterholzer is the Gund Foundation’s program director for Climate and Environmental Justice.
In addition, Jeff Opperman, Global Freshwater Lead Scientist for the World Wildlife Fund, will address the looming global water crisis in the context of international efforts on climate change, including the COP27 process.
Schedule:
5:30 PM Reception
6:00 PM Program begins
6:45 PM Q&A
7:15 PM Program concludes
Admission: Non-Members $25; Members $15; Students admitted free with support from the Dr. and Mrs. Wael and Sawssan Khoury Students’ Fund.
Location: The Union Club, 1211 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
Parking: Parking at the Union Club is $10 for valet service. Additional parking options include other lots in the downtown area and street parking. CCWA also encourages walking, biking, or public transportation.