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1️⃣ COP29 YOUTH GUIDE In collaboration with ClimaTalk, we’re excited to present the COP29 Youth Guide—an essential companion designed to help young changemakers navigate COP29 with ease and confidence. This guide is packed with key information, must-have resources, and crucial links, offering everything from practical tips and event guides to do’s and don’ts, accessibility advice, and critical safety and emergency protocols. Check the comment section for the link! 2️⃣ CHANGEMAKERS FOR THE PLANET AT COP29 Additionally, we’re thrilled to share that several ChangemakerXchange community members will be on the ground in Baku, Azerbaijan, advocating for transformative change and amplifying the voices of young changemakers. They will also provide on-the-ground updates from COP29, so be sure to stay tuned for their insights and experiences! Abdelkader Elkhaligi Amal Ridene Baliqees Salaudeen-Ibrahim Fella Bouti Linh Do marwen mokdad Maryam Akhtar Mateusz Ciasnocha Mejda Khaled Salisu Abdullahi Mutetelenu Kalama Ola Alhaj Oliver Rieche Rahma Diaa Walid Gara Yusuf Munna

Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now. World Human Rights Day marks the historic adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly—a profound reminder of our shared commitment to dignity and respect for all, regardless of background or circumstance. This year, we asked some of our community members: “What is one lesson you've learned from your fight for human rights that could help create a more just and equitable world?” You can explore the visuals to see their responses. Thaiane Maciel (Instituto Ecocria - Canal Novo Mundo) | Ngunan Ioron- Aloho, PMP®️ (Samuel Ioron Foundation - SIF) | Ana Rosa de Lima (Meli Bees Network) | Fernando Pérez (Espacio Joven SV) | Aysu Erdoğdu Miskbay | Phyo Su Moe (Inclusion Journey) | Jacquelin Alcius (Alternatives Business Incubator & Accelerator (ABIA)) #WorldHumanRightsDay #UDHR #HumanRights #cmxchange

Every December 3rd, we commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. According to a World Health Organization fact sheet published last year, an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disabilities, representing 16% of the world's population—or 1 in 6 individuals globally. We turned to Manel Bargaoui, our community member and an inclusive education advocate, to gain insights into this year's theme on amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future. As the founder and director of LET'S Inclusive School—the first online inclusive school in Tunisia and the MENA region—and the first English language teacher for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the region, she brings a unique perspective to our question: "How can we better support and amplify the leadership of persons with disabilities to ensure their perspectives shape an inclusive and sustainable future?" Check out the visuals to read her insights. #ManelBargaoui #LETSInclusiveSchool #IDPWD #PWD #cmxchange

Congratulations to our community member, Mariam AlSaad (founder of AlManakh), on winning the Al-Sayer Achievement Award for her outstanding work in sustainability and climate action in Kuwait. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing her, during which she shared valuable insights on her journey, the challenges she has faced, advice for young changemakers looking to create lasting impact and much more. Check out the visuals to see her full response. #MariamAlSaad #AlManakh #Kuwait #Sustainability #AlSayerAchievementAward #ClimateAction #cmxchange

ClimaTalk and ChangemakerXchange are thrilled to invite you to our virtual event “What happened at COP29? Youth Reflections and Policy Insights” where young leaders from both organizations will be leading a structured talk and panel providing insights on their experience at COP29 and what happened in crucial policy areas. You will get: ✅A short background to COP29  ✅Policy insights on key areas including the NCQG, Article 6, Mitigation, Just Transition, Gender, Youth, Adaptation, Agriculture and more.  ✅Reflections on young delegates’ personal experience at this COP ✅The opportunity to ask your burning questions about participating in COP as a young person, or any of the touched upon policy areas. This event will take place on Wednesday, 4th December at 3.30-5pm GMT. Join us for an insightful session with remarkable young speakers and panellists! Open to anyone. We look forward to seeing you there! Our wonderful speakers will be: 💚 Mutetelenu Kalama, CXC member and Executive Director at Agents of Change Foundation Zambia, in-person delegate to COP29 and previous COPs 💚 Annabelle Liao, ClimaTalk COP29 Project Co-Lead and Week 1 delegate at COP29, previously delegate to COP28 💚 Daniel Tucker Bailey, ClimaTalk COP29 Project Co-Lead and Virtual Delegation Coordinator, previously in-person delegate to SB60 💚 Shreya Patel, ClimaTalk COP29 Week 2 delegate, President of Cambridge Climate Society  💚 Mila Sirychenko, ClimaTalk COP29 in-person delegate for both weeks, policy advocate for sustainable recovery of Ukraine 💚 Jennifer Salmon, ClimaTalk COP29 virtual delegate, outgoing UNFCCC Climate Youth Delegate for Ireland (SB58, COP28, SB60) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dEU4qiMX

Changemakers Lunching Together 🍴 Good food, great company, and fruitful conversations at COP29 last week—because changemaking happens at the table, too! 🥗✨ Photo & Video credit: Oliver Rieche. Abdelkader Elkhaligi Amal Ridene Fella Bouti Linh Do Mutetelenu Kalama Rahma Diaa RICHARD KACHUNGU Yusuf Munna #COP29 #ChangemakersUnite #ClimateAction #GoodVibesOnly #ChangemakerLunch #cmxchange #CXCatCOP

Biodiversity Day at COP29: Key Highlights with Oliver Rieche 💡 Biodiversity took centre stage at COP29, and Oliver Rieche, Director of Legal Affairs, Carbon Procurement & NDC Partnership at Balance Eco Ltd, shared key takeaways from the discussions. Swipe through to explore these insights and see how COP29 is shaping the future of biodiversity action! #COP29 #BiodiversityDay #ClimateAction #BiodiversityDay #OliverRieche #Balance #BalanceEco #CXCatCOP

Advocating for nature-based solutions in the fight against plastic pollution and climate change At COP29, Ola Alhaj, CEO and Founder of the youth-led RECO project, shared her key takeaway on the importance of nature-based solutions (NBS) as tools and catalysts for sustainability. Ola highlighted the example of transitioning from synthetic fishing gear to nature-based alternatives to tackle plastic pollution, showcasing how these solutions can significantly reduce plastic waste and usage. She reflected on the diverse perspectives shared by participants on implementing NBS in their countries, as well as challenges like scalability and meeting population needs. The consensus from the session? Nature-based solutions are essential for achieving true sustainability. #COP29 #ClimateAction #NatureBasedSolutions #OlaAlhaj #RECOProject #Sustainability #PlasticPollution #CXCatCOP

Moments from COP29 with Fella Bouti 💚 A glimpse into the energy and action-packed days at COP29. While the journey toward meaningful climate action continues and much work lies ahead, hope and determination remain strong. Fella is one of our members participating at COP29, CEO of EcoTashira, driving sustainable solutions and specialising in eco-friendly vertical gardens that reimagine urban spaces. We have a few more shares from COP29 coming in the next few days, so stay tuned! 🙌 #COP29 #ClimateAction #FellaBouti #EcoTashira #CXCatCOP

Violence against women is a significant barrier to achieving equality, development, peace, and the full realisation of women’s and girls’ human rights. Ending this violence is essential to fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promise to leave no one behind. SHARON MIGARIZA is a legal advocate and the founder and Executive Director of Leaders for Action and Development in Africa (LADA), which is dedicated to empowering women and youth in Kenya through innovative programmes addressing sexual health, gender-based violence, and economic empowerment. In this short interview, we asked her what innovative approaches she has seen or implemented that accelerate gender equality and empower women and girls in communities affected by violence. You can find her full response in the visual. #SharonMigariza #LADA #OrangeTheWorld #16DaysOfActivism #IDEVAW #NoExcuse #cmxchange