The document announces a Youth Forum on Climate Change hosted by the World Affairs Council at the World Bank in Washington DC on December 4th, 2009. The forum will explore the problems of climate change and issues facing nations at the upcoming UN climate change conference in Copenhagen. High school students will participate in a simulation to create a conference resolution while examining the pressures confronting nations and policymakers on climate change. The event is a nominal $5 per student and will run from 8:30am to 2:00pm, with lunch provided. Teachers are asked to register with their school and student attendance information.

1. The World Affairs Council ‐ Washington, DC presents:
A Youth Forum on
Climate Change
Understanding the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change
December 4th , 2009• The World Bank • Washington, DC
Climate change is affecting nations and peoples around the world and will become an increasingly urgent
international issue. All life forms are facing radical changes in their environment. In December 2009, the
international community will meet in Copenhagen for the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change to seek cooperative efforts to effectively combat Climate change.
The World Affairs Council invites high school students and their teachers to participate in a Youth
Leadership Forum on Climate Change. The program will explore the problems of climate change
and review the issues facing nations during the United Nations meeting in December. Students
will participate in simulation to create a conference resolution while examining the pressures
confronting nations and policymakers.
This program will be held at the World Bank. Lunch will be provided.
A nominal fee of $5 per student is required to ensure space for all interested participants.
We hope that you and your students can join us on December 4th for the exciting forum.
Climate Change
Registration begins at 8:00 am
Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Date: December 4th , 2009
Location: Preston Auditorium – World Bank
1818 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20433
Cost: $5 nominal fee per student. Lunch will be provided
Please be prompt. Late comers will have to wait for an appropriate time to
enter the auditorium.
Teacher’s Name:__________________________________________
School:_____________________________________________________
Address:_____________________City:_________________State:____Zip:______
Phone:____________________________Email:_____________________________
Number of Students Attending:_________________Grade__________________
Preparatory materials will be provided
Please fax or email information to:
World Affairs Council -Washington, DC
Phone: 202-293-1051 • Fax: 202-293-3467 • Email: astamp@worldaffairsdc.org