NGO CSW 66 Forum Parallel Events

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NGO CSW 66 Forum Parallel Events

Dear friends,
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation invites you to attend two virtual parallel events in participation of NGO CSW 66!

Session 1
Women of Faith: Leading the Path to Climate Neutrality
Date: March 23, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PST | 4:00 AM GMT+8

This session explores, through a showcase of examples and stories, how religion inspires women to take charge in climate action. Opening Remarks: Venerable Dharma Master Shih De Cheng Panelists:

Debra Boudreaux, CEO, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation USA
Dr. Karen Leslie Hernandez, Programme Officer Partnerships and Interreligious Education, Religions for Peace
Dr. Neha Pathak, M.D., Bhumi Global
Kehkashan Bee Khan, Head of Civil Society Advocacy Partnerships, UNICEF HQ

Session 2
Women at the Center of Sustainable and Resilient Food System

Date: March 24, 2022

Time: 8:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PST | 8:00 PM GMT+8

Our food systems are unsustainable, leading to environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and the unhealthy lifestyles of ordinary citizens. This session discusses how women transform our food systems for the better by promoting healthy and sustainable diets at home.
Panelists:

Dr. Christina Tirado, Lead Author of IPCC AR6 WGII; Director of Climate Initiatives, Sustainability Health and Education (SHE) Foundation
Dr. Elizabeth Kimani. Senior Research Scientist, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Caroline Wimberly, Founder, Food@COP
Hlengisile Jiyane, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation in Zimbabwe