Source: Climate Change Village - Notes by Mark Cheng, a World Ocean Network participant at COP16 (more info click here)
Climate Change Village
The Mexican Federal Government has decided to create the Climate Change Village, a space to promote dialogue related to environmental issues amongst non-governmental organizations, the private sector and civil society.
The Climate Change Village offers to the public free of charge:
(A) Thematic exhibitions on the subject of climate change, including “La Neta del Planeta” from the Papalote Children´s Museum, which includes an explanation to what climate change means, its origins and what everyone can do in order to take action.(B) Willy Sousa´s exhibition “Mexico en tus Sentidos”, which has had enormous success showcasing images and videos on Mexican identity.
(C) Clean energy exhibitions from businesses as well as sponsors concerned with the environment.
(D) Artistic and cultural events as well as concerts that will be held every night at the music festival “Singing for the Planet”.
The Climate Change Village is a venue designed to promote the concepts, projects, dialogue, and coexistence on the subject of climate change. Located 13 km (8 miles) away from the Moon Palace Hotel, the Village will host thematic expositions, conferences, and debates performed by the civil society, as well as cultural and artistic events and exhibits.
The Village will run from Saturday, November 27th, to Sunday, December 12th, 2010, during which period an estimated 12 thousand visitors are expected daily. Among such visitors will be delegates from the COP16/CMP6, non-governmental organizations, media, tourists, and Cancún residents.
