Global Events
The POP Festival 2021 will have transnational participation across 6 days from June 5, 2021 till June 10, 2021. Focussing on Africa and the Middle East; Mexico and Latin America and the Caribbean; the United States; and other regions, most sessions will be featured in English with active global participation.
DAY 1 /SESSION 8
DATE: JUNE 5, 2021
TIME: 18:00 GMT
DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
SESSION: MICROPLASTICS: IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: DR. ASH PACHAURI AND KOMAL MITTAL
The session will be focused on understanding the science behind the effect of microplastics and nanoplastics on our ocean and the biodiversity. It will also explore the impact of microplastics on the health of animals and humans. Additionally, the session will look at different solutions that can be adopted to effectively mitigate the issues caused due to microplastics.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Charles Rolsky, Plastic Oceans, Microplastics and oceans, Mexico (15 mins) | Address |
| Dr. Arlene Blum, Executive Director, Green Science Policy Institute and Research Associate in Chemistry, UC Berkeley | Address OR Video |
| Richard Thompson* | |
| Dr. Erik Solheim, Former Executive Director, UNEP and Patron, WSDF (15 mins) | Address |
| Madhvi Chittor, Founder of Madhvi4EcoEthics (10 minutes) | |
| Drishya Pathak, POP Movement, PFCM and MIcroplastics in the human body (10 mins) | Address |
DAY 2 /SESSION 1
DATE: JUNE 6, 2021
TIME: 2:00 EST/6:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: LEADERSHIP BY INSPIRATION
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: PRIYANKA PRAKASH
| Time | Speaker/Session | Format |
| 2:00 EST/ 6:00 GMT | Dr. Rahavan Seetharaman, Chief Executive Officer of Doha Bank | Leadership by Inspiration |
DAY 2 /SESSION 5
DATE: JUNE 6, 2021
TIME: 13:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AS A KEY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: REETIKA S BAGGA
This session will focus on the importance of decision making at different levels and examine women's choices and roles with respect to achieving the SDGs, climate goals, energy-efficiency (clean energy choices) and issues of gender equity.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Dr. Saroj Pachauri, Public Health Specialist (10mins)* | Keynote Address |
| Madhubala Nath, Gender Specialist, India | Panel |
| Olusola Oresanya, Senior Country Technical Coordinator, Malaria Consortium, Africa | Panel |
| Shailly Kedia, Fellow, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, India | Panel |
| Dr. Norma Patricia Munoz, POP Honorary Mentor, Mexico | Panel |
| Kehkashan Basu, Founder President, Green Hope Foundation, UAE/Canada | Panel |
DAY 3 /SESSION 5
DATE: JUNE 7, 2021
TIME: 13:30 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON HUMAN HEALTH
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: DRISHYA PATHAK AND KOMAL MITTAL
The connections between human wellbeing and the health of the environment is becoming increasingly evident as we acknowledge that the health of the planet is inextricably linked with the health of its inhabitants. This session will discuss how human-influenced changes in environmental factors have lasting consequences for human health. It will also emphasize the need to address the environmental changes by adopting a health perspective and appreciating the complexity of life-supporting systems.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Dr. Isidro A. Gutiérrez Álvarez, Director del Laboratorio Satélite AGPHI UAQ | Address |
| Mtro. Oscar San Román Orozco, Maestro De Salud, Pública Global, Universidad de NYU | Address |
| Alexia from POP Conclave, Anti-microbial infections (confirmed) | Address |
| Dr. Ash Pachauri, Senior Mentor, POP Movement, Director, Center for Human Progress | Address |
| Mauricio Rodríguez De la Cruz (medicina) | |
| Andrés Vazquez Hernández (derecho) | |
| Izarelly López Rosillo (medicina) |
DAY 4 /SESSION 1
DATE: JUNE 8, 2021
TIME: 8:00 GMT
DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
SESSION: EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BEYOND BOUNDARIES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: Dr LIVLEEN K KAHLON
This session aspires to serve as a platform to simultaneously address SDGs and highlight global initiatives that can be subsequently adapted at local levels, creating networks with other like-minded organisations and youth. As its objectives, the session aims to enhance knowledge about sustainable development issues; promote ecopreneurship opportunities to address environmental challenges; foster collaborative thought processes and have a network of interconnected youth with shared vision and responsibilities; adapt and adopt innovative ideas for bringing about a sustainable change.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| TERI Team Panel from India, Paris, and Mexico | Panel |
DAY 4 /SESSION 3
DATE: JUNE 8, 2021
TIME: 12:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
SESSION: MARINE BIODIVERSITY AND THREATS - A PANEL DISCUSSION
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: STEPH, SEAS OF CHANGE
The session will witness the coming together of five expert panelists from different parts of the world who will discuss and shed light on the importance of marine biodiversity, the threats faced by it and some of the effective solutions that can be implemented to protect it. The session will bring in perspective of different stakeholders - from environmental experts, to organizations focused on marine conservation, leaders and youth advocates. The session will conclude with an interactive dialogue between the participants and the panelists, with a focus on identifying different strategies and solutions that can be adopted for the conservation of our marine biodiversity.
| Speaker/Panel discussion | Format |
| Dr. Christine Figgener, Director of Science and Conservation, Coasts ( 15 minutes) | Address |
| Uttama Anderson, Volunteers Coordinatorand, Parvati Foundation (15 minutes) | Address |
| Marisa Lopez, Founder, Bluer Future (15 minutes) | Address |
| Salma Valeria Macias Torres, SOA, Mexico (15 minutes) | Address |
| Concluding the session (15 minutes) |
DAY 4/MASTER CLASS
DATE: JUNE 8, 2021
TIME: 11:30 CST/12:30 EST
DURATION: 30 MINUTES
SESSION: MASTER CLASS WITH THINK-E
MODERATORS: TANYA
COORDINATORS:
FACILITATORS: ALEXIA Y NAHID
ZOOM VOLUNTEERS: NAHID PÉREZ
SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER: Purnima Burman
DOCUMENTOR: ALEXIA MUÑOZ
TIMEKEEPERS: VANESSA HERNANDEZ
YOUTUBE LIVE- POP MOVEMENT:
FACEBOOK LIVE- POP MOVEMENT:
LANGUAGE: SPANISH
PERMISSION TO RECORD:
The aim of this session is to invite the participants from Latin America to take English classes with Think-E, having the benefit of 50% of discount if they are from the POP Family.
| Time | Speaker/Session | Format |
| 11:30 CST/12:30 EST (VENEZUELA, PARAGUAY) | MARLENE GUZMÁN, Think-e | Master Class |
DAY 5 /SESSION 1
DATE: JUNE 9, 2021
TIME: 12:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: GOVERNMENT PANEL
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS:
This session will focus on the role of government policy and regulation in designing strategic solutions with industry and corporate stakeholders to reduce air pollution, improve energy efficiency, promote resilience, and address climate change.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Louise Yeung, Director of Resiliency, NYC Department of Transportation (15 minutes) | Keynote Address |
DAY 5 /SESSION 3
DATE: JUNE 9, 2021
TIME: 14:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY LEADING ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO TAKE CLIMATE ACTION: A CONVERSATION
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: DRISHYA PATHAK
This session will showcase the vision, experience, and learnings of new-age entrepreneurs who have wielded the use of innovation and technology in different ways for climate action.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Cody Pace Gould, 12 years old | Conversation
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| Emma Kraft-Founder and CEO, Coral. | |
| Heidi Cuppari Founder and Executive Director of Dream Tank | |
| Summer, 15 years old, Fairview High School* |
DAY 5 /SESSION 5
DATE: JUNE 9, 2021
TIME: 17:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: CLIMATE SOLUTION - KEYNOTE ADDRESS
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: KARINA WEINSTEIN
In this keynote address, Dr. Bagley will empower youth with viable climate solutions that can be implemented to mitigate climate change.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Elizabeth Bagley | Keynote Address |
DAY 5 /SESSION 8
DATE: JUNE 9, 2021
TIME: 23:00 GMT
DURATION: 1.5 HOURS
SESSION: YOUTH PANEL: CLIMATE JUSTICE WITH GLOBAL MINDED
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: PHILO MAGDALENE AND SUMMER BENJAMIN
COORDINATORS: DRISHYA PATHAK AND VANESSA HERNANDEZ
In continuation of the youth panel on April 23, 2021, with Global MindED, this session seeks to amplify voices of personal experiences about Inclusive, Just and Equitable Climate Leadership, covering different regions of the world such as North America, Latin America and Africa.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Carol Carter, Global Minded (10 minutes) | Keynote Address |
| Christa Cook, E.I, RPVC, Solidarity Engineering | Keynote Address |
| Caroline Sandburg, Tahoe Expedition Academy in Truckee, California | Dialogue |
| Tsague Dongfack Willy Endelson - POP, Cameroon | Dialogue |
| Ricardo Delgado - Arturo Michelena University, Venezuela | Dialogue |
| Zoe Ricardo Rivera - CEI University, México | Dialogue |
| Fola, Future Savers, Nigeria | Dialogue |
| Stephanie Evans, Seas of Change, Australia | Dialogue |
| Adrián José Leitón Gutiérrez, Costa Rica | Dialogue |
| Veer Ojas, India | Dialogue |
DAY 6 /SESSION 2
DATE: JUNE 10, 2021
TIME: 10:30 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: LEADERSHIP CONVERSATION WITH DIELS LUDO
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS:
Youth leaders will be invited to a dialogue with Prof. Diels Ludo about environmental stress, water scarcity and how the bio-economy and circular economy could help us achieve more sustainable lifestyles. The youth leader will be able to ask Prof. Ludo about his insights on these topics and how to implement different proposed solutions.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Professor Diels Ludo, Professor Emeritus, University of Antwerp, Senior Advisor, VITO, Belgium | Conversation |
DAY 6 /SESSION 4
DATE: JUNE 10, 2021
TIME: 13:30 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: PRE-CLIMATE AID YOUTH FORUM
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS:
The session focuses on the biggest areas on carbon emission and what measures can be taken. This session will highlight the voices of youth in policy making for net zero carbon emission.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Prachi Sevgaonkar, Cool The Globe, India
Priyanka Prakash, Ervis Foundation, Dubai |
DAY 6 /SESSION 5
DATE: JUNE 10, 2021
TIME: 15:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: CLIMATE REFUGEES - A CONVERSATION
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS:
“I was thinking the very things you shared on the call with Ash and I and others last week would be invaluable in educating people on the situations faced by asylum-seekers at the US southern border, and as well, we could discuss the climate conditions your clients mention that they are fleeing.”
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Ms. Amali Tower, Founder, Climate Refugees | Conversation |
| Ms .Felicia and Victor, Founders, Sidewalk Schools | Conversation |
DAY 6 /SESSION 6
DATE: JUNE 10, 2021
TIME: 16:30 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: CLIMATE CAREERS
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS:
This session will explore how young people can identify climate careers in diverse fields utilizing their skills and passions. It will highlight people who have dedicated their lives to climate careers as well as showcase strategies to expose young people to how they can intertwine their passion for climate action into their career choices.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Professor Richard B Dasher, Stanford University (20 mins) | Keynote Address |
DAY 6 /SESSION 7
DATE: JUNE 10, 2021
TIME: 18:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONVERSATION
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS: ANA HANHAUSEN
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Xiye Bastida, Climate Activist and Lead Organizer, Fridays for Future, New York City, USA | Address |
| Aman Gandhi, India Ana Hanhausen, Mexico Summer Benjamin, USA Aiofe Mercedes, United Kingdom Camila Gonzalez, Mexico Nhi, USA |
Dialogue with Youth |
DAY 6 /SESSION 8
DATE: JUNE 10, 2021
TIME:20:00 GMT
DURATION: 1 HOUR
SESSION: FUTURE OF YOUTH CLIMATE ADVOCACY
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
MODERATORS:
In this panel, four high school students will reflect on their climate advocacy and the critical components to effective climate action.
| Speaker/Session | Format |
| Professor Michael Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State | Keynote Address |
| Ian Ulloa Shogreen, High School - Austin Aquarium, Texas, USA | Dialogue |
| Carter Ries, One Less Straw, One More Generation | Dialogue |
| Summer Benjamin, Youth Mentor and Ambassador for USA, POP | Dialogue |
