The document discusses the need for an ambitious, fair, and binding global climate deal at the United Nations conference in Copenhagen in 2009. It notes that climate change is already seriously impacting many people worldwide. Indigenous communities are especially threatened, despite contributing little to greenhouse emissions. The document calls on world leaders to take urgent action to limit global warming and support more vulnerable countries in adapting to the effects of climate change. It urges signing an open letter to demonstrate broad public support for a strong international agreement.
28. “ … the negotiations remain solidly deadlocked. And unless this deadlock is broken, the result just might be truly, resonantly, catastrophic.” http://grist.org/ | June 17, 2009
29. “ … the negotiations remain solidly deadlocked. And unless this deadlock is broken, the result just might be truly, resonantly, catastrophic.” http://grist.org/ | June 17, 2009
officials representing 192 countries will meet throughout 2009 in preparation for climate treaty negotiations in Copenhagen at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 15) scheduled for December.
the largest civil society coalition calling for an ambitious, fair and binding climate agreement at the United Nations conference in Copenhagen, December 2009
A growing collation of not just these organizations but also labour, development, faith-based and even business organizations….
Rapid, transformational change to save the planet from dangerous levels of climate change
Mobilizing civil society and public opinion in order to influence government decision-makers
identify, empower and amplify the human voices most profoundly affected by climate change and bring them directly to the decision makers
stabilizes greenhouse gas concentrations, as quickly as possible, at levels that avoid the worst consequences of climate change, limiting warming to well below 2 ° C
Establish Necessary Conditions for a sustainable and prosperous future for people, flora & fauna
recognizes our common but differentiated responsibilities and capacity to act and the right to sustainable development.
Enable and support poor countries to adapt to the worst consequences of the climate crisis, reduce their emissions and ensure technology sharing including through the provision of sufficient public funds.
***ANIMATED BUILD – SWAP WITH NEXT SLIDE FOR PRINTING*** A weak international deal is the likely outcome unless something is done… (Source: http://www.grist.org/article/the-blame-game-get-ready-for-prime-time/)
***PDF FRIENDLY SLIDE*** A weak international deal is the likely outcome unless something is done… (Source: http://www.grist.org/article/the-blame-game-get-ready-for-prime-time/)
Join together with a common symbol and communications effort designed to communicate and leverage the power of millions of concerned citizens in the North and in the South.
Join together with a common symbol and communications effort designed to communicate and leverage the power of millions of concerned citizens in the North and in the South.
Based on sound political strategies generate public pressure within key countries to influence important decisions taken at the national and regional levels.
Based on sound political strategies generate public pressure within key countries to influence important decisions taken at the national and regional levels.
Engage in major actions in Bonn, New York and Copenhagen, timed to coincide with high-level gatherings of Copenhagen decision-makers and Heads of State. Events will include inside briefings and advocacy as well as outside mobilization to demonstrate a public mandate for an effective and fair Copenhagen agreement. Note: Wasn’t clear if actions will be held at Bangkok and/or Barcelona…
Based on sound political strategies generate public pressure within key countries to influence important decisions taken at the national and regional levels.
Based on sound political strategies generate public pressure within key countries to influence important decisions taken at the national and regional levels.
Based on sound political strategies generate public pressure within key countries to influence important decisions taken at the national and regional levels.