35th Triennial Congress: Take Part in Opportunities to Gather and Share Stories

By Congress Program Committee

Thursday, May 30 – Water & Climate Issues

During our Congress, we will have a unique opportunity to gather and discuss the topics that are salient and important to WILPF members in their particular geographies. Water is uniquely local, but issues of water cross boundaries, regions and ecosystems.

When registering for the Congress, you have the chance on the registration form to answer these questions. Please take a few minutes to do so. (Please note that the registration link above goes to the rate for non-members and after May 15. Qualifying members received a special registration link for the lower member-only rate.)

• Which branch do you meet with? 
• What are the water issues affecting your area?
• What are the climate change issues affecting your area? 

The answers to these questions will guide our discussions on Thursday. We encourage everyone to bring topics and share materials, experiences, successes, and will inform talk about tactics and strategies going forward. Our efforts to address present and future water and climates crises while we work with local and state governments will benefit from our collective discussions. Like nature offers a model of interdependence, we will share resources so we can benefit from our collaborations!

On Thursday, May 30, there will be two opportunities to meet together:   

• 4:00-5:00 pm EDT
• 8:30-9:30 pm EDT

After we virtually meet in one breakout room, we will use Zoom Tools so each person can select a breakout room to join others to discuss specific water, climate or branch activities.

We will use the information provided on the registration forms to plan for the number of rooms and discussion leaders we need, so your attention to these questions is most appreciated! 

Thank you, Congress Program Committee