Join us for aGGCA-hosted Twitter Chaton14 May 10am ETto discussThe COP18 Gender Decision: Key Objectives and Entry Pointswith UNFCCC Executive SecretaryMs. Christiana Figueres. Learn more about the chat and featured resources athttp://gender-climate.org/Events/GGCA-Twitter-Chat-COP18-Gender-Decision.php.
To participate, simply log intoTwitteror your favorite social media management tool and head to@GGCA_Genderto ask your question. To ensure we don’t miss your question, be sure to include the hashtag#shesparksin your tweet. After the discussion, we will provide a summary highlighting key points on our websitehttp://www.gender-climate.org. Here are ways you can engage:
1.Get on Twitter: check outhttp://www.digitaltrends.com/how-to/how-to-use-twitter/orchoose a tutorialthat works for you.
2.Ask Questions: what is the foremost question you/your organization has regarding the key entry points of implementing the COP18 Gender Decision? Why is a gender-sensitive approach part of the climate solution? What are the opportunities to contribute? What are the most common misperceptions that could use correction? These types of questions will help not only guide the chat and share out important messages/answers but further inform others regarding the importance of this topic.
3.Post resources and Respond to tweets: Use this opportunity to respond to the common ideas/questions happening in the chat to share and promote information that educate others regarding gender equality, answer questions, and foster collaboration. Although you may not formally answer a question directly, you can participate in/respond to questions asked, such as this:
a.Supposed question: @SoAndSo asks @GGCA_gender why the gender decision is such a big deal? #shesparks
b.You jump into the topic:.@SoAndSo: the gender decision … #shesparks (here, the period allows your post to be part of the thread instead of a direct message to @SoAndSo)
c.You share a resource that helps clarify a thought: .@SoAndSo Here is a great article re gender in climate finance [INSERT LINK] #shesparks @GGCA_gender
d.You find a tweet particularly good: retweet it!
We look forward to seeing you online!