Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces

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Executive Director/former President of the United Nations General Assembly
GWL Voices for Change and Inclusion

She is an Ecuadorian scientist, diplomat and politician. She served as President of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly and is currently Executive Director of GWL Voices for Change and Inclusion.

Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces on the Schedule 2023

Monday, 28 August

Starting times
Afternoon
United but Alone: How to Rethink the West’s Relations With the “Global South”?
English 60
While Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has united the West, many countries in the so-called “Global South” have refused to take sides. What are the reasons behind this apparent indifference and how can the West rethink its approach to win hearts and minds in the Global South?
 
Session objective: Challenging assumptions – Have your beliefs and assumptions questioned, broaden your perspective and critically reflect on old and new questions and challenges.
 
 
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA Schrödinger-Saal
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17:00 - 18:00 United but Alone: How to Rethink the West’s Relations With the “Global South”?
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Tuesday, 29 August

Starting times
Morning
North-South Climate Justice: Bringing Two Poles Closer Together
English 90
At several UN Climate Change Conferences (COP) the Global North and Global South relied on two opposite arguments regarding financial climate justice measures. While there is acceptance of historic responsibility, there is no agreement on necessary and urgent actions. Prior to the COP28 in November 2023, questions arise again. How do these two opposite poles define global climate justice and what can be done for them to come together.

Session objective: Building understanding – Build your understanding by learning about personal insights and experiences as well as developments in science, society, politics or world affairs.

//INFO: Because of bad weather the session will take place in the ground floor (EG3) of the elementary school ("Volksschule") of Alpbach.
Volksschule , Volksschule Erdgeschoß 3
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09:00 - 10:30 North-South Climate Justice: Bringing Two Poles Closer Together
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