NYU Students Frame COP21

From November 30 – December 11, world leaders from 195 countries are gathered in Paris for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). These government, civil society and global leaders are convening with the hopes of creating what would be the first ever legally binding, international agreement to combat climate change. The primary goal of the agreement is to create a plan to keep global temperatures from rising beyond 2 degrees Celsius by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Around the world, through a United Nations campaign, activists have been using #EarthToParis to send messages to the negotiators, calling for swift, strong and steadfast action on climate.

Last week, NYU students added their voices to the #EarthToParis conversation through the Office of Sustainability’s “Framing COP21” Campaign. Here’s what they had to say:

#EarthToParis: “Bon courage à notre gouvernement; qu’il s’inspire de l’encyclique du pape François pour promouvoir à son tour une écologie intégrale, qui prenne en compte tous les aspects du développement humain! #prayforparis” – Guillaume

#EarthToParis: “The earth is beautiful. Let’s keep it that way.” – Carly Schriff

#EarthToParis: “Climate change is real and it’s coming so we need to do something about it.” – Clayton Brown

#EarthToParis: “We need the world to be a more just place!” – Eleni Drivas

#EarthToParis: “Stop before it’s too late.” – Hunter Mclaren

“I hope world leaders can stop listening to the deniers.” – Nelson Perez

“Renewable energy is sexy.” – Lisettz Barrera

Join the conversation! What message do you want to send to Paris?
#EarthtoParis: NYU is taking steps to curb climate change and ensure a sustainable future. Are you?

Sustainablog

NYU Students Frame COP21

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