Posts
In the first half of 2009 the UN launched a new climate campaign, TckTckTck, since then 1.37 million citizens from around the world have signed their name to the list of people calling for a climate deal that is viable, realistic and that will prevent climate change instead of preserving our economies and wrapping them in cotton wool. Since it's launch other events and partner campaigns have joined TckTckTck.
Avaaz had 3.5 million members in every country of the world, with a mission of: "Avaaz.org is a new global web movement with a simple democratic mission: to close the gap between the world we have, and the world most people everywhere want." Over 13.5 million actions have been taken since January 2007 and they continue to support the TckTckTck campaign.
350 is another supporter and partner of the TckTckTck campaign, launched in 2007 with a campaign called "Step It Up". Currently an International Day of Climate Action on October 24 is planned with over 1700 events worldwide, from Parades to Festivals. 350 has a mission is to: "...inspire the world to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis—to create a new sense of urgency and of possibility for our planet." Why the number 350? This is the amount of CO2, in parts per million, that scientists accept as the safe limit for humanity, currently we are at 385 parts per million.
A new climate film that includes the UN's award winning IPCC's worst climate predictions has also sent shockwaves through its audiences, it's called The Age Of Stupid and stars Pete Postlethwaite, the film is also supported by another campaign, Not Stupid, where the public can take action and send "Stupid" or "Not Stupid" to politicians of their own country. There is also a pledge anyone can sign to say what they will do if the UK government builds a new coal power plant, Pete will give back his OBE in protest. The film is available on DVD and was premiered around the world on September 21.
From October 5th anyone, anywhere will be able to buy a license to screen the film at their church/pub/school/business. The cost to market, make and distribute the film has come from public donations and anyone being able to buy shares in The Age Of Stupid. Many are still unaware of the film.
Each of the these campaign websites have interesting facts on Climate Change and the road to Copenhagen where world leaders will sign a new climate deal, to replace to Kyoto protocol that ends in 2012. They are worth exploring to educate oneself and see what all of the fuss is about! TckTckTck is one of the most successful climate campaigns to date, recently, 60 artists and celebrities took part in the recording of a re-mix of the hit "Beds Are Burning".
What can you do?
Share it, dig it, stumble it, post it, tweet it, anything you can to raise awareness and add to the already loud voices of 1.37 million others around the world who are calling for climate action. You can read the evidence and the facts within this blog and via campaign websites, see for yourself and ask yourself if YOU are ready for climate justice. Share and ask your family, friends and colleagues, Are You Ready?
Thank you for reading.
0 comments:
Post a Comment