For the first time in 20 years of UN negotiations, the world is on track to have a 2015 agreement at the 21st Convention of the Parties (COP21). Held from November 30 to December 11, this Convention aims to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2°C.

This is a really big moment for people around the world to come together and offer solutions to tackling the worst effects of climate change. And we want you to take part in it by telling us why the issues you are passionate about matter to COP21.

Special editorial series – Why I care about climate:
Leading up to COP21 and the Earth to Paris summit, Global Daily in partnership with Climasphere is featuring an editorial series focused on how the Global Goals connect to climate. We are specifically looking for contributions around the following topics:

• Week of Oct 26: How climate change is impacting global health
• Week of Nov 2: Women and girls impacted by climate change
• Week of Nov 9: Climate and sustainable cities
• Week of Nov 16: How youth are taking a stand for our planet
• Week of Nov 23: Climate and the new data revolution: How can we use data to tackle global warming
• Week of Nov 30: Why COP21 matters to me – advocacy and activism
• Week of Dec 7: How my city/country can join in on the Earth to Paris summit – tech and social media
• Week of Dec 14: What happened at COP21 and why it matters

Contributions will be featured in the UN Foundation’s drumbeat to Paris – on both Global Daily and Climasphere, in Global Daily weekly emails, during the weekly Earth to Paris Twitter chats, and more!

Writing Guide:
We accept short or long form writing: Ideally, your short form piece would be informative and between 100-400 words and complete with videos or high-resolution photos. See this story for example. Long form pieces should be between 700-1200 words and examine an issue with depth. See this story for example.

How to share your ideas and content: [email protected]

Earth to Paris Twitter chats:

• October 19, 2-3 p.m. ET: “Earth To Paris: Add Your Voice” – Earth To Paris Kick-off chat
• October 22, 2-3 p.m. ET: “Cooking Up Change” – Climate change and clean cookstoves
• October 29, 2-3 p.m. ET: “Healthy Planet, Healthy People” – Climate change and global health
• November 5, 2-3 p.m. ET: “Climate and the Girl” – The unique connection between girls, women, and climate change
• November 12, 2-3 pm ET: “All Cities Lead to Paris” – Cities and sustainable energy solutions
• November 19, 2-3 p.m. ET: “The Last Generation to End Climate Change” – Climate change and youth
• December 3, 2-3 p.m. ET: “A Climate for Change” – Climate change and the global goals

Global Daily brings you the best, most compelling news on the UN, global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals. Powered by the United Nations Foundation, in partnership with the Jynwel Foundation, Ooredoo and Kenneth Cole. #GlobalGoals

Climasphere.org aggregates up-to-date climate related news and content from sources and organizations across the globe. It hosts expert blogs, engaging and shareable infographics, and facts and materials for the community. #EarthToParis

Image: The People’s Clmiate March. The Nation.