RUS at COP29

 

RUS at COP29

 

COP29, the twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties, will be held from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. At COP29, various United Nations countries will gather to discuss actions to achieve the collective climate goals agreed upon under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Many events and numerous scheduled meetings will be streamed live and can be followed on the UN Climate Change YouTube channel.

The full schedule of events organized at the Italian Pavilion will be available on the website of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE).

This year, RUS will be present at COP29 with two "side events" on November 12 and November 19, 2024.

 

 

Nomvember 12, 2024, 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm \ COP29, Baku \ Italian Pavilion

Universities and Youth in Education, Mitigation, and Adaptation for Climate Initiatives

Event organized by the Politecnico di Torino for the RUS - Network of Italian Universities for Sustainable Development

 

The side event explores the key role of universities and young people in education and strategies for mitigating and adapting to the climate crisis. Through an introduction to the RUS Manifesto and a roundtable discussion, the event examines the synergies between universities, public and private entities, and youth, to promote effective collaborations and concrete initiatives for a sustainable future. Special attention is given to mitigation and adaptation processes to be adopted within conventional areas of environmental sustainability (circular economy, anthropogenic water cycle, transport system, energy production).

Agenda:

  • Introduction to the topic
  • The role of the Network of Universities for Sustainable Development (RUS) in addressing the climate crisis – introduction to the Manifesto “Universities for Sustainable Development in the Country”
  • Roundtable on the theme of collaborations and synergies between universities and stakeholders in the public and private sectors, and the relationship with young people in education, mitigation, and adaptation initiatives to tackle the climate crisis
  • Conclusions

Chair and Speakers:

Chair: Roberta Ianna, Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica

Speakers:

  • Salvatore Amaduzzi (University of Udine)
  • Aurora Audino (European Climate Pact)
  • Vincenzo Belgiorno (University of Salerno)
  • Adriana Del Borghi (University of Genoa)
  • Federica Gasbarro (University of Brescia)
  • Asia Guerreschi (University of Ferrara)
  • Mario Ravera (Polytechnic University of Turin)

 

November 19th, 2024, 11:30 AM AZT (Azerbaijan time).

Youth-Driven Sustainable Cities: Advancing Just Transformations of Urban Systems

Event organized by YES-Europe in collaboration with the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN), Politecnico di Torino for the RUS Network and Janvikas

 

This event will spotlight youth-led innovations that are actively reshaping urban and regional areas toward a sustainable future. Through a series of panel discussions and case studies, young leaders will present their pioneering work in green infrastructure, renewable energy, and climate resilience, illustrating how youth are tackling climate challenges with fresh and impactful solutions directly from YES Europe, the European Youth Energy Forum and Youth4Climate awardees. Key themes will include collaborative pathways for scaling these efforts across sectors, focusing on the critical roles of mentorship, skill-building, and cross institutional partnerships.

Agenda, Speakers & Moderators: 

  • Opening Remarks: Prof. Francesco Corvaro italian special envoy of climate change
  • Panel I: "Youth-Driven Innovation: Transforming Cities and Regions for a Sustainable Future"

Description: This panel will showcase youth-led projects that are actively reshaping cities and local regions through sustainability initiatives. It will highlight innovative urban solutions developed by young leaders, focusing on green infrastructure, renewable energy, and climate resilience efforts.

Moderator: EYEN

Speakers

    • YES Representative
    • EYEF Representative
    • Youth4Climate awardee of sustainable cities
    • ParyavaranMitra Representative
    • ICLEI
  • Panel II: "Collaborative Pathways: Engaging Youth in the Sustainability Transition Across Sectors"

Description: This panel will explore how academic institutions, industries, and public bodies can collaborate to involve young people in the shift toward sustainability. Through case studies, it will demonstrate effective models of engagement, emphasizing mentorship, partnerships, and skill-building programs for youth leadership in urban sustainability.

Moderator: YES Europe

Speakers

    • EESC Youth Representative
    • GAYO Representative
    • Politecnico di Torino/RUS Representative
    • Vikalp Representative
    • SDG7 YC Representative