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MANILA, Philippines – The Summit of Conscience for the Climate kicks off on Friday, October 9. The Summit is a preamble to the COP 21 Climate Conference in Paris, and is a congregation of leaders concerned about the protection of the planet and the fight against climate change.
Summit speakers and participants are also asked to sign The Call to Conscience (Panawagan sa Kalooban), which invites the country’s head of delegation to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in November to December 2015 in Paris, France “to come to the conference primarily as a conscious human being not just a representative of the government.”
Summit of Conscience for the Climate
Manila, Philippines
Multi-Purpose Hall, 2nd Floor, Senate of the Philippines
9 October 2015, Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
8:00-9:00 AM
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Registration
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9:00 – 9:05 |
National Anthem |
9:05 – 9:10 |
Hon. Loren Legarda Senator Chair, Senate Committee on Climate Change UNISDR Regional Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation |
9:10 – 9:15 |
Message
Hon. Mary Ann Lucille Sering (TBC) Secretary, Climate Change Commission
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9:15 – 9:45 |
FIRST PLENARY SESSION
First Session —– Why Do I Care?
FIRST PLENARY SESSION First Session —– Why Do I Care? *This session will focus on the theme of personal conscience, moral obligations and ethical foundation as bases for our actions in caring for our planet. The speakers will be invited to share their personal stories, religious or ethical beliefs in answering the question “Why do I care?”. Speakers will be given strictly 3 minutes each. Speakers: Dr. Antonio G.M. La Viña, Dean, Ateneo School of Government Mr. Butch Meily, President, Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation Ms. Maria Ressa, CEO, Rappler / Project Agos Kidlat Tahimik, Filipino Artist Venerable Miao Jing Shih, Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple and Head Abbess of International Buddhist Progress Society Rev. Fr. Benny Tuazon, Ministry on Ecology, Archdiocese of Manila Prof. Felipe De Leon, Jr., National Commission for Culture and the Arts Dr. Julian Meimban III, Vice-President, New Era University
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9:45 – 10:10 |
OPEN FORUM FOR 1ST PLENARY SESSION
Mr. F. Sionil Jose, National Artist for Literature Ms. Rebecca Ortega, Brahma Kumaris Philippines Atty. Jennifer Tauli Corpuz, Tebtebba Foundation
*Reactors to share their personal stories and answer the question “Why Do I Care?”
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10:10 – 10:40 |
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION Citation for Resilience on The Ifugao Knowledge for Life Presentation of UNISDR Certificate of Citation for Resilience Dr. Jerry Velasquez, Chief of Advocacy, UNISDR Geneva Senator Loren Legarda, UNISDR Champion for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Acceptance Message from the People of Ifugao, represented by: Gov. Denis B. Habawel, Province of Ifugao Dr. Serafin L. Ngohayon, President, Ifugao State University Mr. Marlon Martin, Save the Rice Terraces Movement Performance: Hudhud Chants of the Ifugao
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10:40 – 11:10 |
SECOND PLENARY SESSION Second Session —- How Do I Show that I Care? *This session will focus on personal actions and individual commitments. Speakers will be invited to discuss how they can contribute to the shaping of ethical policies at the national and local level to address climate change, and in raising the consciousness of Filipinos to care about climate change. Speakers will be given strictly 3 minutes each. Dr. Alfredo Pascual, President, University of the Philippines Ms. Sonia Mendoza, Chairperson, Mother Earth Foundation / Ecowaste Coalition Councilor Al Arquillano, Jr., San Francisco, Camotes Islands / 2011 UN Sasakawa Awardee for Disaster Risk Reduction Rep. Terry Ridon, Representative, Kabataan Partylist Atty. Maria Paz Luna, Environmental Lawyer Imam Norodin Nawal, Bangsamoro Religious Coordinating Council Mr. Rodne Galicha, Country Manager, The Climate Reality Project
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11:10 – 11:30 |
The Road to Paris Starts in Manila (Official COP21 Video) Message Mr. Nicolas Hulot, Special Envoy of the French President for the Protection of the Planet Message Mr. Laurent Legodec, Chargé d’affaires, French Embassy ***Signing of The Call to Conscience for the Climate***
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11:30 – 11:35 |
Closing Remarks Hon. Ramon J. P. Paje Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
11:35 – 11: 45 |
Closing Song Joey Ayala |
11:45 -12:00 nn |
Launching of the Photo Exhibit “60 SOLUTIONS against climate change” by Yann Arthus-Bertrand 2nd Floor Hallway, Senate of the Philippines |
COCKTAILS
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