The COPE picture books I’ve been illustrating over the last few years have become one of the most important projects in my life - they are going out all over the world, and helping to save lives. Climate Change is such an everpresent issue these days and the books are giving kids the tools with which to prepare for the natural hazards that they will inevitably face.
Our connection with the WMO has given us a huge leap in our reach, and in collaboration with them, we are holding several events at the COP28 conference being held in Dubai right now.
The first event was at the 18th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY18) held just before COP, which brings together passionate young minds dedicated to addressing climate change and its challenges.
COPE showcased its Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) books and hosted a panel discussion as a side event during the conference. This explored the crucial role of children in DRR, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and early warning action. Our fearless representative, Lina, is seen here with her co-presenters, and the full team on the ground.
In a world where climate-induced hazards are rising, it is crucial to equip our youngest generation with the tools they need to understand and navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
Lina hosted another session, this time at COP28, where she explored innovative ideas and strategies to enhance disaster resilience with the audience. It was an opportunity to share, learn, and contribute to shaping a more resilient future.
COPE’s third appearance at COPE is at the WMO side event at COP28 - Communicating around early warnings: from disinformation to acceptance
We are excited to invite you to a COP28 session at the WMO Pavilion. COPE Creator and Author, Martha Keswick will be a panellist and share insights on how our books effectively communicate Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and early warnings. Discover children's unique role as powerful channels for driving this vital information through communities. The discussions will cover topics like understanding values in climate decisions, leveraging social media for early warnings, and addressing disinformation challenges.
Be part of this vital conversation aimed at developing better communication strategies for early warnings in the media, on social platforms, and in society.
Session: Communicating around early warnings: from disinformation to acceptance
Date: December 9th, 2023
Time: 10:15 am -11:15 am
Location: WMO Pavilion
You can stream the event remotely here.
I’m incredibly proud of these books, and hope they will in some small way, help us to deal with the environmental changes the world is going through right now.