The side event, which is organized as part of the 9th APFSD, is providing a space to discuss Climate Science Literacy as critically important for ensuring that we all speak with the same vocabulary and build on science-based knowledge when addressing climate issues.

As you are aware, climate change poses a threat to global peace, economic development, and the future of the planet, and Asia-Pacific countries are currently far off target of climate-related SDGs. To achieve climate-related SDGs, including SDGs 13, 14, and 15, major progress in increasing public awareness, attaining relevant policy adjustments, and directing economic refocus is required.

To increase Climate Science Literacy across the Asia-Pacific, the United Nations in Asia-Pacific, through a joint UN working group under the umbrella of the Issue-Based Coalition (IBC) on Building Resilience and the IBC on Climate Change Mitigation and Air Pollution, is building climate science literacy among the public.

During the side event, a series of climate science literacy materials (poster series, video clips, social media graphics) will be launched, as well as complementary efforts addressing the importance of climate science literacy and ways to enhance the public’s literacy, will be discussed among panelists and participants.