International Day of Climate Action - new and improved

[Claire Pella]

Hello,
 
Below is an updated version of the event notice for the International Day of Climate Action (it includes volunteer information, the rain location, and the website).  If you could forward this to your mailing list, I would greatly appreciate it.  My apologies for the repetition.

 

Claire Pella

The Climate Action Project

 

 

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Hi,

 

The Climate Action Project (a WPIRG student action group) is organizing a rally for the International Day of Climate Change declared by the 350 campaign.  The 350 campaign is attempting to co-ordinate global action to pressure national governments to set ambitious and achievable goals to combat climate change; this particular event is intended to emphasise the importance of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (December 7 - 18).  
 
If you could forward the information for this event (see below) to your mailing list, we would much appreciate it.  We are also looking for volunteers to help with site set-up and tear-down, directing people during the march, and possibly also with running the tech for the musical performances.  Anyone interested in volunteering can select the roles they'd be willing to fill at http://www.doodle.com/in8yns8aqp48asey .  Please come at 12:00 to help with setup and receive instructions.  
 
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at athenes1 at hotmail.com.
 
Thanks,
 
Claire Pella 
The Climate Action Project
 
 



October 24th – International Day of Climate Action – Waterloo 
 
What: 
A gathering of students and community members to demand greater government action on climate change. 
Speeches by climate activists and experts, musical performances, and an opportunity for members of the public to put forward their ideas about how Canada can deal with the climate change crisis.
A march around Uptown Waterloo including a stop in front of the office of the local Member of Parliament, Peter Braid.
Why: 
To demand that Canada lead efforts to prevent climate catastrophe, rather than falling farther behind
To join the Canadian and international climate change movement in demanding a strong treaty this December in Copenhagen. 
To set the world back on course to return to safe levels of CO2 in the atmosphere (350 parts per million or less).
[ For more information, see www.350.org and www.kyotoplus.ca ]
Where: 
The square at the intersection of Erb and Caroline (in front of the Clay and Glass Gallery) in Uptown Waterloo.
Rain location:  the First United Church (16 William Street West)
When: 
1:00pm to around 3:00pm, Saturday October 24th
Bring your family and friends!
Bring signs!
Bring chairs (if you want them)!
Bring your creativity and vision!
And lastly, BRING YOUR VOICE FOR CHANGE!
See you there,
The Climate Action Project

 

www.350.org/waterloo

 



 		 	   		  
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