by Adrian Shelley | Dec 11, 2019 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy
My second day at COP 25 was 12/10/19. The attendees are very diverse. There are both men and women, young and old, but mostly white and English speakers. Every session I have attended has been conducted in English. The presenters consistently have impressive...
by Adrian Shelley | Dec 10, 2019 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy
Today was my first day ay COP25 which is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. I am an observer representing Texas Impact. I currently serve on their Board of Directors. Along with several others from Texas Impact, I attended a meeting with...
by Adrian Shelley | Dec 12, 2018 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy
Today, parties of the COP24 had the opportunity to deliver a national statement to declare their thoughts, hopes, and intentions about the climate negotiations being made. Among the statements made, there was a strong affirmation of the Paris Agreement and desire to...
by Adrian Shelley | Dec 10, 2018 | Climate Justice, Global Climate Policy, Texas Climate & Energy
I was very fortunate to attend a panel discussion at the US Climate Action Center at the COP24 about the implications of climate change for the US. The panel highlighted the recent Fourth National Climate Assessment report which was released only a few weeks ago in...
by Adrian Shelley | Dec 8, 2018 | Climate Justice, Economic Participation, Global Climate Policy, TXIPL Website
In the poignant yet hopeful panel discussion “building a spirit of solidarity to overcome climate crisis” faith leaders from around the world urged us to pursue a higher consciousness that taps into our potential for compassion, service and community as we tackle...
