COP20: The Event That Mobilized More Than 100, 000 People On The Fight Against Climate Change

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Peru received more than 14,000 visitors from abroad and nearly 80,000 citizens attended Voices for the Climate in these 12 days.

After two weeks of intense activity, COP20 mobilized a large number of people gathered in Lima to be part of this international event that brings together representatives from governments, civil society, business and authorities from 195 countries.

COP20 was held at the General Army Headquarters in a facility built for the occasion. This structure had more than 30 meeting rooms and 2 plenaries with capacity for 2,000 people. On the other hand, the Ministry of Environment promoted a space for participation called “Voices for Climate”.

This was free and open to the public and it showcased the progress Peru has made in the country in five emblematic issues: Mountains and Water, Forests, Sustainable Cities, Renewable Energy and Oceans.

COP20 was able to mobilize and create awareness in citizens about the effects of climate change in the world, and especially in Peru. “Voices for Climate” received -in 12 days- over 80,000 visitors and the Indigenou Maloca more than 35,000.

In addition, more than 400 conferences in which new research projects and initiatives were presented were organized.