Conference of NGOs (CoNGO) and older women

The Resilience of Older Women and Climate Change

The Resilience of Older Women and Climate Change

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT on Thursday, March 24

Expert panelists will discuss the role of behavior in climate change and increased environmental risk, resulting in degradation of all human rights. Speakers will discuss current lifespan initiatives and best practices across the globe, highlighting regions and activities where older women are taking the lead in mitigating negative outcomes.

Speakers: Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief of Programme of Ageing, UN DESA; Martha Bial, PhD, Fordham University, UN IAGG Team; Nancy Pachana, PhD, Clinical Geropsychologist and Co-Director, University of Queensland Ageing Mind Initiative; Michael Smyer, PhD, Founder/CEO, Growing-Greener.org, Climate Action for a Warming World; Toni Antonucci, PhD, IAGG Secretary General, University of Michigan; Robin Fenley, PhD, Fordham University, UN IAGG Team

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CoNGO Notes: For information about collaborative work of NGOs on the issues above and related matters, visit the substantive committees related to CoNGO. Visit here for specific information about the NGO Committee on Ageing Vienna and the NGO Committee on Ageing in New York. For information about the event organizer, visit IAAG.

The Resilience of Older Women and Climate Change

The Resilience of Older Women and Climate Change

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT on Thursday, March 24

Expert panelists will discuss the role of behavior in climate change and increased environmental risk, resulting in degradation of all human rights. Speakers will discuss current lifespan initiatives and best practices across the globe, highlighting regions and activities where older women are taking the lead in mitigating negative outcomes.

Speakers: Amal Abou Rafeh, Chief of Programme of Ageing, UN DESA; Martha Bial, PhD, Fordham University, UN IAGG Team; Nancy Pachana, PhD, Clinical Geropsychologist and Co-Director, University of Queensland Ageing Mind Initiative; Michael Smyer, PhD, Founder/CEO, Growing-Greener.org, Climate Action for a Warming World; Toni Antonucci, PhD, IAGG Secretary General, University of Michigan; Robin Fenley, PhD, Fordham University, UN IAGG Team

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CoNGO Notes: For information about collaborative work of NGOs on the issues above and related matters, visit the substantive committees related to CoNGO. Visit here for specific information about the NGO Committee on Ageing Vienna and the NGO Committee on Ageing in New York. For information about the event organizer, visit IAAG.

Older Women and Environmental Justice: An NGO CSW66 Forum Parallel Event

Older Women and Environmental Justice
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A panel of experts on environmental justice and women will specifically address the impact of climate risk and disasters on the lives of older persons. This parallel event will examine the role of structural inequities on health, safety, housing, water and sanitation as uniquely experienced by older women.

Current efforts to counter associated detrimental outcomes will be highlighted, with special consideration of the inclusion of older woman in development of coordinated responses to risk and disaster reduction.

This session will remind attendees of the intersectionality of environmental justice, climate change and older women, and the imperative to foster environmental resilience by working individually and collaboratively toward justice for all.

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CoNGO Notes: For information about collaborative work of NGOs on the issues above and related matters, visit the substantive committees related to CoNGO. Visit here for specific information about the NGO Committee on Ageing New York and the NGO Committee on Ageing Vienna.

Older Women and Environmental Justice: An NGO CSW66 Forum Parallel Event

Older Women and Environmental Justice
REGISTER HERE

A panel of experts on environmental justice and women will specifically address the impact of climate risk and disasters on the lives of older persons. This parallel event will examine the role of structural inequities on health, safety, housing, water and sanitation as uniquely experienced by older women.

Current efforts to counter associated detrimental outcomes will be highlighted, with special consideration of the inclusion of older woman in development of coordinated responses to risk and disaster reduction.

This session will remind attendees of the intersectionality of environmental justice, climate change and older women, and the imperative to foster environmental resilience by working individually and collaboratively toward justice for all.

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CoNGO Notes: For information about collaborative work of NGOs on the issues above and related matters, visit the substantive committees related to CoNGO. Visit here for specific information about the NGO Committee on Ageing New York and the NGO Committee on Ageing Vienna.

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