Monday, August 3, 2015

National and Global Climate Actions leading up to Paris Talks

The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) will be held in Paris, France from November 30 to December 11, 2015. The conference objective is to achieve a legally binding and global agreement on climate from all the nations of the world. 

In anticipation of the Paris Conference and in the face of environmental impacts fueled by continuously rising global temperatures, people across nations and around the world are mobilizing and calling on government leaders to take bold action to reduce global warming pollution in order to stabilize the climate.

NATIONAL & GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTIONS:

Important Dates - Events - Organizers
August 29 -  Commemoration of 10 years since Hurricane Katrina - PCM
September 24 - People’s Rally for Climate Justice - MAC
October 14 - National Day of Action - PCM
November 29 - Global Climate March - AVAAZ
December 4 - Pathway to Paris: Concert & Speakers - Pathway2Paris and 350.org
Action Updates January 1, 2016: 350.org


Brief Details, Websites and Registration Forms:

Peoples Climate Movement (PCM)
To Change Everything, We Need Everyone. Everywhere!
Last year we made history. This year we start building the future. Our work is far from done, and this summer and fall we will continue to build a powerful movement for change. Together, before the Paris Climate Talks in December, we will bring the demand for bold action to our leaders.
Will you join the People's Climate Movement?
Website under construction: http://peoplesclimate.org/  NEW one coming soon!

PCM Call to ACTION
Want your organization to be listed as part of the People's Climate Movement?
Want to participate in calls to discuss and help plan for summer/fall actions?
Want to help build the Commemoration of 10 years since Hurricane Katrina on August 29?
Want to help build the National Day of Action on October 14?
Fill in the form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FX2raVxH6nwmhHRdPRqH4IZRJui-wJtLcm-g4DtPFWw/viewform


People’s Rally for Climate Justice - Moral Action on Climate - MAC
On September 24, Pope Francis will address a joint session of Congress, and we will gather in support of his call for urgent action to address the climate crisis and create a new future of economic equality, social justice, and environmental equity.
Join us in Washington DC or plan events where you are, and post them here!
READ the People’s Climate Covenant: A Formula for U.S. Leadership at the Paris Climate Talks Link: http://www.moralactiononclimate.org/index.php/about-us/people-s-climate-covenant

Week of Moral Action for Climate Justice - MAC
During the week of September 21-25, thousands of people will come together - in Washington DC and across the country - joining with Pope Francis to underscore the moral aspect of the climate crisis, and to call America to heed its moral duty to act for climate justice.
MAC Website: http://www.moralactiononclimate.org/


Join the GLOBAL People’s Climate March - AVAAZ (means "voice")
On November 29th, hours before world leaders meet at the Paris climate summit, we will create a Global Climate March, taking to the streets across thousands of cities to demand a safe future and planet powered by 100% clean energy.
Save the date - November 29 - for the Global Climate March!
- Host an event
- Volunteer
- Attend
Register at this Website: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/paris_save_the_date/

Climate countdown to Paris -- the AVAAZ blog
In December 2015, world leaders will meet in Paris to agree on how the world will respond to climate change. We have until then to build the public pressure and political support necessary for them to agree to a strong deal.
Check Here for regular updates on Avaaz's climate work: http://www.avaaz.org/en/climate_countdown_to_paris/
About AVAAZ: http://www.avaaz.org/en/about.php


'Pathway to Paris' and 350.org Announce Concert with Thom Yorke, Patti Smith, and Speakers.
Pathway to Paris is an initiative in partnership with 350.org that brings together musicians, artists, activists, academics, politicians and innovators to participate in a series of events and dialogues to help raise consciousness around the urgency of climate action and the importance of establishing an ambitious, global, legally binding agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris in December 2015.
See: http://350.org/press-release/path-to-paris-and-350-org-announce-concert-with-thom-yorke-patti-smith-and-more/

Speakers include Bill McKibben (350.org. Author, Eaarth) and Naomi Klein (Author, This Changes Everything). 
Humorous Tweet from Pathway2Paris Speaker, Bill McKibben:
https://twitter.com/billmckibben/status/620606248560537600

Website: Pathway to Paris (Pathway2Paris)
Go to: http://pathwaytoparis.com/
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UPDATE January 1, 2016: 350.org

May 7-15, 2016:  Break Free from Fossil Fuels
We are mobilizing to keep fossil fuels in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy and a sustainable future for all.

After the Climate Summit in Paris we need to redouble efforts to end the use of destructive fossil fuels and choose a clean and just energy future.


Actions are being planned at locations all over the world, and plans are coming together quickly — be a part of it from the very beginning.

GO TO: BreakFree2016.org


Hard Truth about Paris Climate Deal - 350.org



GO TO: 350.org/Paris

Add your voice. Tell world governments:
We need a climate deal that's in line with the imperatives of science and justice. Keep 80% of fossil fuels in the ground and finance a just transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

Politicians don’t lead movements — people do.

1 comment:

Frank Regan said...

Excellent list of events leading up to the COP21 Paris Climate Treaty.