350 Climate Action Day - Sydney and 5,000+more events around the world
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It wouldn't be possible two years ago.
It has sprung from commitment of individuals in every corner of the planet.
It was organised by word of mouth and via internet.
It was amazing and I was glad to be a part of it.
Yesterday, 24 October 2009, was the most widespread day of political action the world has ever seen - the International Day of Climate Action, when at over 5,200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis.
It was broadcast in media around the world, became front page news in NY Times, BBC, CNN to name a few, and was the top news story on the planet on Google.
It is amazing how widespread the movement became. In one day, thousands and thousands of people came together to show they care. There were over 5,200 events in 181 countries - from New Zealand to Iceland, from Mongolia to Guatemala, from Canada to Zambia; and even in Belarus there were over 10 different actions (I'm very proud).
The day showed it's not only active young people in developed countries, but EVERYONE and EVERYWHERE is demanding action on climate change. Old ladies in Bangladesh, teachers in Ghana, parents with their kids in Sydney - everyone is coming together, because it matters.
Photos and videos from the day will be compiled and delivered to the world politicians in Copenhagen and prior.
Of course, I couldn't be a passive observer, and took a part in a few events here in Sydney: twitter hour (sending messaged to the prime minister demanding commitment to 350 target), carrotmob in Surry Hills, and the biggest of all, forming 350 at the steps of the Opera House (it's me at the bottom of 5, can't really see but I'm there! :)
We had Sydney's lord-mayor C.Moore speaking, scientists, musicians (Felix from The Cat Empire); all major media including TV networks were covering the event - here is a write-up in Sydney Morning Herald today.
It has sprung from commitment of individuals in every corner of the planet.
It was organised by word of mouth and via internet.
It was amazing and I was glad to be a part of it.
Yesterday, 24 October 2009, was the most widespread day of political action the world has ever seen - the International Day of Climate Action, when at over 5,200 events around the world, people gathered to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis.
It was broadcast in media around the world, became front page news in NY Times, BBC, CNN to name a few, and was the top news story on the planet on Google.
It is amazing how widespread the movement became. In one day, thousands and thousands of people came together to show they care. There were over 5,200 events in 181 countries - from New Zealand to Iceland, from Mongolia to Guatemala, from Canada to Zambia; and even in Belarus there were over 10 different actions (I'm very proud).
The day showed it's not only active young people in developed countries, but EVERYONE and EVERYWHERE is demanding action on climate change. Old ladies in Bangladesh, teachers in Ghana, parents with their kids in Sydney - everyone is coming together, because it matters.
Photos and videos from the day will be compiled and delivered to the world politicians in Copenhagen and prior.
This International Day of Climate Action was organised by 350.org, a movement calling on global leaders to reach a deal in Copenhagen in December, that would bring the level of CO2 in atmosphere to 350 parts per million (the safe level) from 387ppm we have now already (unsafe level). More info on the science and the day is on 350 website.
Of course, I couldn't be a passive observer, and took a part in a few events here in Sydney: twitter hour (sending messaged to the prime minister demanding commitment to 350 target), carrotmob in Surry Hills, and the biggest of all, forming 350 at the steps of the Opera House (it's me at the bottom of 5, can't really see but I'm there! :)
We had Sydney's lord-mayor C.Moore speaking, scientists, musicians (Felix from The Cat Empire); all major media including TV networks were covering the event - here is a write-up in Sydney Morning Herald today.
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