Lots of drama in the main plenary! I have to admit I'm a bit lost in it
all. Yesterday, the small island nation of Tuvalu stuck it's neck out
demanding a contact group to sort out the legal future of the Kyoto
Protocol. Many countries supported them, others objected. The chair
suspended those talks until a solution could be reached. There was an
impromptu demonstration in the hallway to support the Tuvalu proposal.
Written by Climate Action Network International/Canada
Tuesday, 08 December 2009
Will it be a three-peat for Fossil of the Year? (Copenhagen, Denmark) Canada has been awarded a Fossil of the Day on the first
day of negotiations at the UN climate summit in Copenhagen. This “prize”, given
to countries who are blocking progress at the United Nations climate summit, is
awarded daily by a coalition of 400 leading international NGOs. Write Comment (0 Comments)
Stunning fact: Saskatchewan is the world's third-largest per capita carbon emitter.
Our official position: "Saskatchewan will oppose any initiative that will unduly hurt our economy and see these monies go out of our province. We'll be firm in that position when the environment minister is in Copenhagen" - Brad Wall, Nov. 7, 2009.
Church bells will ring for climate justice at Regina’s
Westminister United Church this Sunday, one of a several activities planned to
draw attention to the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen. Citizens are
asked to gather on the church steps at 3:00 p.m., and to bring noisemakers.
The event will follow a Saturday rally in Regina’s Victoria
Park, beginning at 12:18 p.m. and featuring speakers, music and
discussion.
A candlelight vigil is planned for Saskatoon Saturday, Dec. 13, joining millions
of people around the world holding similar vigils.The event will take place at the Vimy Memorial Bandshell in
Kiwanis Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.“We will light candles and there will
be some very fun climate caroling for you all to join in!” event organizers say. Write Comment (1 Comments)
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Church bells will ring for climate justice at Regina’s
Westminister United Church this Sunday, one of a several activities planned to
draw attention to the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen. Citizens are
asked to gather on the church steps at 3:00 p.m., and to bring noisemakers.