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Fifteenth UN Climate Conference Copenhagen 30th of November, 2009

Camp for Climate Action | 19.11.2008 13:08 | Climate Camp 2008 | Climate Chaos | World

We stand at a crossroads. The facts are clear. Global climate change, caused by human activities, is happening, threatening the lives and livelihoods of billions of people and the existence of millions of species. Social movements, environmental groups, and scientists from all over the world are calling for urgent and radical action on climate change.

On the 30th of November, 2009 the governments of the world will come to Copenhagen for the fifteenth UN Climate Conference (COP-15). This will be the biggest summit on climate change ever to have taken place. Yet, previous meetings have produced nothing more than business as usual.

There are alternatives to the current course that is emphasizing false solutions such as market-based approaches and agro--fuels. If we put humanity before profit and solidarity above competition we can live amazing lives without destroying our planet. We need to leave fossil fuels in the ground. Instead we must invest in community-controlled renewable energy. We must stop over-production for over-consumption. All should have equal access to the global commons through community control and sovereignty over energy, forests, land and water. And of course we must acknowledge the historical responsibility of the global elite and rich Global North for causing this crisis. Equity between North and South is essential.

Climate change is already impacting people, particularly women, indigenous and forest-dependent peoples, small farmers, marginalized communities and impoverished neighbourhoods who are also calling for action on climate- and social justice.

This call was taken up by activists and organizations from 21 countries that came together in Copenhagen over the weekend of 13-14 September, 2008 to begin discussions for a mobilization in Copenhagen during the UN's 2009
climate conference.

The 30th of November, 2009 is also the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Organization (WTO) shutdown in Seattle, which shows the power of globally coordinated social movements.

We call on all peoples around the planet to mobilize and take action against the root causes of climate change and the key agents responsible both in Copenhagen and around the world. This mobilization begins now, until the COP-15 summit, and beyond. The mobilizations in Copenhagen and around the world are still in the planning stages. We have time to collectively decide what these mobilizations will look like, and to begin to visualize what our future can be. Get involved!

We encourage everyone to start mobilizing today in your own neighbourhoods and communities. It is time to take the power back. The power is in our hands. Hope is not just a feeling, it is also about taking action.

Buses are being arranged with departures from London, Leeds, Manchester and Brighton, this will be a three drive so bring equipment for sleeping on floors etc. Donations of £100 per person (£50 unwaged) are requested to cover fuel costs. As an alternative we have arranged flights with Responsible Travel Ltd who will offset the CO2 for your flight and can arrange hotels as well. Webpage here, please quote "climate camp" when making your booking.
www.responsibletravel.com

To get involved in this ongoing and open process or to get other details of the trip contact us on:  climateaction@klimax2009.org

Camp for Climate Action
- e-mail: climateaction@klimax2009.org

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I don't agree with the coaches

19.11.2008 15:00

Although this event and support for us has my full support I think that sending coaches is not the right message to give. Offsetting the Carbon for the flights is a good thing but I question the use of aircraft at all for travel to an event like this.

Maybe the train would have been better. There are some links here that might help.

www.raileurope.co.uk
www.internationalrail.com

Claire


Coaches

19.11.2008 16:20

I think Claire we can all read behind the headlines here, we saw attitudes like this at the camp where a certain section of those attending where clearly expecting power hook ups, warm brick built showers and other camp site type items. Club Med Climate Camp as I heard one describe it.

Well Claire all I can say is that yes it will be tough on a coach for three days but when we look at the crisis facing us perhaps that's a small price to pay. If that is too hard for your middle class expectations perhaps you are in the wrong movement.

One of many fighting climate change


Air travel - Coach travel

19.11.2008 16:55

I don't fucking believe what I am reading. The smug little middle class shits who have taken over the environmental movement never cease to amaze me. Scores of people flying and driving to a conference on climate change !

Fucking liberal twats, probably think they are making a difference by driving their Prius to Heathrow.

no war but the class war


This is a troll

19.11.2008 17:33

The coaches are not put on by anyone - and there is no deal with www.responsible travel.

trollfinder general


Suckered?

19.11.2008 17:48

Coaches from 4 uk cities and the callout appears everywhere else without mention of the coaches. Who is going to be on them?

Think it through people .....................

bored with trolls