A ‘Peace Bench’ Unites Climate Dialogue at COP30 in Brazil
The Nobel Peace Center and Norsk Hydro have unveiled a unique 'Peace Bench' at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The bench, made from aluminum produced locally, symbolizes the power of dialogue in addressing climate change.
The Peace Bench was commissioned by the Nobel Peace Center, designed by renowned Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, and crafted by Vestre. It was first revealed in 2019 at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Another bench has been installed outside the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo.
The bench's design encourages conversation, inspired by Nelson Mandela’s words. It is made from aluminum produced by Norsk Hydro in Pará, where bauxite is mined and supplied to smelters worldwide. After COP30, the bench will be gifted to the government of the state of Pará as a symbol of international cooperation.
The Peace Bench, a collaboration between the Nobel Peace Center and Norsk Hydro, serves as a reminder of the importance of dialogue in tackling climate change. After its display at COP30, it will become a lasting symbol of unity in Pará.
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