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COP21: Resources for Following Along

November 23, 2015 / / 1 Comment

 

Between November 30th and December 11th, 2015, world leaders and representatives from over 190 countries will gather in Paris for the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). A key goal of the conference is to reach a universal climate agreement to keep global temperature rise below 2°C in an effort to avoid the most dire impacts of a changing climate. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projects that if no action is taken and we continue on our present course, the earth is on track to see a global average temperature rise of at least 4°C (more than 7°F) by the end of the century.

President of the French Republic, François Hollande, explained that despite the attacks that occurred on November 13th, the conference will go on as planned: “We must continue – continue working, going out, living our lives, influencing the world: this is why the international climate conference will not only go ahead, but will bring hope and solidarity.”

This video from Grist provides a basic overview of the upcoming negotiations in under 5 minutes.

Background Information:

Resources to Use During the Negotiations:

Live Broadcasts

  • Follow COP21 Day by Day: Draft texts and live streams will be available on the official website during the negotiations.
  • Check live news on Twitter or join the discussion with the hashtags: #COP21, #GCFund, #INDC, #Action2015
  • You can also watch live coverage of COP21 on Periscope. People will be tweeting links to their Periscope broadcasts, so simply search for #Periscope and #COP21 together on Twitter. Another alternative is to search for “COP21” on the Periscope app.

Email Updates

News Resources

  • Adopt A Negotiator: Representing 13 countries and 9 different languages, Adopt A Negotiator’s mission is to change the way citizens from around the world engage in shaping climate change solutions at a global level.
  • Climate Home: Climate change news, analysis, commentary, video, and podcasts focused on developments in global climate politics.
  • Climate Change TV: Provides videos featuring top negotiators.
  • OneWorld: Founded in 1995, OneWorld is an international NGO with a mission to innovate internet and mobile phone applications that the world’s poorest people can use to improve their life chances and that help people everywhere understand and act on global problems.
  • Climate and Development Knowledge Network: The Climate and Development Knowledge Network supports decision-makers in designing and delivering climate compatible development.
  • UNFCCC Newsroom: Website featuring climate change and stories about the groundswell of climate action by governments, companies, cities, the UN, and civil society around the world.

Tufts/Fletcher in Paris:

Follow along with faculty and fellows who are attending COP21:

If you are a Tufts/Fletcher alum in Paris, don’t miss the Paris Climate Conference Alumni Gathering:

  • Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm
    Delaville Café, 34 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, 75010 Paris, France
    Register Online

Events on the Tufts Medford Campus:

  • The Great Debate on Climate: Bill Moomaw and Bruce Everett
    Thursday, December 3, 2015 6:30 – 8:00
    ASEAN, The Fletcher School, 160 Packard Ave, Medford, MA

    What is the most desirable outcome for the UN Conference on Climate Change in Paris? GDAE Co-Director Bill Moomaw and Professor Bruce Everett will go head to head on this topic in this year’s Great Debate. This will be the 15th debate between the two, and the stakes have never been higher than now.

Would you like to share other resources that are not included on this list? Send us an email at sustainabilityoffice[at]tufts.edu.

Communications/Office Support Intern, Environmental Studies Department (Medford, MA)

November 23, 2015 / / 0 Comments
The Environmental Studies Program is looking for an outreach/communications intern for the Spring semester (6 -10 hrs a week), starting in January.

Job Description: S/He will work under the supervision of the Environmental Studies Program Administrator. Duties include preparation of promotional material including flyers, newsletters, doing on-campus outreach, assisting with event organization, posting on social media, preparation of course guides updates and office tasks as needed.

Requirements: S/He must be very creative, detail-oriented, have excellent written communication and organizational skills, ability to multi-task and be able to meet deadlines. Additionally, s/he must be proficient using computers and be willing and able to learn new software as needed. Proficiency in Powerpoint required. Experience with graphic design and a general interest in environmental topics are a plus. The successful applicant must be available on Thursdays between 11:30 to 1:30 pm to assist with our Lunch & Learn seminar series. This position is open to all students but those on Work-Study and/or in the ENVS Program are strongly encouraged to apply.
If interested email Dr. Gomez by Jan 3 and submit:
1) Cover letter (indicating available hours)
2) Resume
3) Name and contact information for 2 references
4) Flyer designed by applicant for a talk with the following information: “Communicating Sustainability”, John Smith, Thursday March 19,12 pm, Rabb room, Lincoln Filene Center, Watch talk live at Bit.ly/LiveLunchLearn, free pizza

 

Learn more and apply.
 Application deadline: Open until filled

Global Warming Intern, Environment America (various locations)

November 23, 2015 / / 0 Comments
Environment Massachusetts
Global Warming Campus Internship

Make a difference on global warming and clean energy this fall.
Work from campus, 4-7 hours/week.

Global warming is happening and we’re seeing the effects all around us — from dangerous heat waves and droughts to last winter’s snowstorms. And scientists warn it could get much worse unless we act soon.

The good news: we have the solutions. Solar power is taking off, and we’re beginning to harvest energy from the winds off our shores.

But powerful interests, including utility companies and the fossil fuel industry, are threatening to stop clean energy in its tracks.

We’re looking for smart, hard-working students to build the people power it will take to repower Massachusetts with clean energy. Interns will work 4-7 hours per week from campus.

Learn more and apply.
 Application deadline: Friday, December 4, 2015

 

Intern, VOX Global (Boston)

November 16, 2015 / / 0 Comments
Vox Global, a bipartisan strategic communications and public affairs firm, is now accepting applications for our Winter/Spring 2016 Sustainability Internship (based in the Boston satellite office. The internship runs from January-May 2016. The listing on our website can be found here. The intern will work primarily with our sustainability team, helping clients to build, execute, and communicate environmental and social sustainability programs.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2015
Learn more and apply.

 

Director of Programs and Education, Energy Trade Association (Washington, D.C.)

November 12, 2015 / / 0 Comments

The Director of Programs & Education will play a leading role within the organization and the industry in helping to deliver impactful and actionable events, webinars, products and resources to help better inform the industry and relevant stakeholders. This position will be responsible for ongoing management of multiple established events throughout the year that bring together thousands of participants. The DPE will also be responsible for augmenting the value of membership in our trade association by developing new resources, facilitating industry collaboration, and creating new avenues for engagement that will help to extend the value that our members derive from our organization.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2015
Learn more and apply.
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