With the 22<\/span>nd<\/span> Conference of the Parties (<\/span>COP 22<\/span><\/a>) to the UNFCCC right around the corner, the High Atlas Foundation is mobilizing its partnerships, networks and beneficiary community to highlight the extraordinary commitment and actions taken towards sustainable, green practices over the past 15 years.<\/span><\/p>\n
During this event, HAF team members will conduct a Question and Answer session with the Director of Waters and Forests of Marrakech, the President of the Idraren Cooperative, and local organic farmers. HAF intends to interview them about why they partnered with HAF for the organic walnut production project, what the project means to them, and what they gained from the experience. HAF aims to showcase the ranging benefits of organic walnut production. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>3) Indigenous Women and Climate with WECAN:<\/b> In partnership with the Women\u2019s Earth and Climate Action Network (<\/span>WECAN<\/span><\/a>), HAF will participate in two events: November 14<\/span>th<\/span> and November 16<\/span>th<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n
The first event \u201c<\/span>Women Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change \u2013 Morocco<\/span><\/a>\u201d is held on November 14<\/span>th<\/span>, from 1:00-6:00 pm at the Kenzi Farah Hotel in Marrakech. This event is open to the public, so if you are in the area, please come! HAF beneficiaries from Ourika will participate including a traditional dance and speaking. HAF\u2019s team member Amina El Hajjami will speak about rural indigenous women who are engaged in climate and environmental\u00a0justice\u00a0in Morocco. <\/span><\/p>\n
To stay\u00a0abreast on the activities and events during the COP22, please make sure you are following HAF on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and Flickr.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"