Copenhagen and us

For our little bit, we have an opportunity to participate in the Walk Against Warming in December

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Climate Action Hobart is keen for us to gather a group of Waterworks concerned residents to take a mini bus ride to go on the walk. Cathryn and Daniel are the contacts for this, lease let them know if yo would like to join in. Phone: 0415 696 323. Cost is only $15.

This year’s Walk Against Warming will be held in the Upper Florentine Valley. The day will be action packed with speakers from across the Tasmanian community music, guided educational tours of the forest, stalls and other activities. To find out more about activities or transport options please call Jess Wright from Environment Tasmania on 0428 274 280.

Climate change is happening much faster than predicted. In December 2009, Governments of the world will meet in Copenhagen to decide a new global climate treaty. This Climate Summit is the world’s best chance to avoid catastrophic climate change. It requires global and national leaders to take strong and urgent action.

On 12 December 2009, mid-way through the Copenhagen meeting, there will be a global day of climate action where people all over the world take to the streets to urge world leaders to cut greenhouse pollution. In Australia, concerned community members will join in at Walk Against Warming events across the country.

In a global first, Tasmania’s 2009 Walk will be held in the forest, in the Florentine Valley, to draw attention to the role that forests play in storing carbon and mitigating climate change, and to encourage our national representatives to take a strong position in the negotiations for the protection of the world’s forests. We will also be highlighting other actions that can be taken, such as leading an urgent transition towards renewable energy, putting plans in place to reduce energy demand and expanding public transport. We will be showing how a climate action plan can create jobs, improve our economy and improve our communities.

So come along with your family and friends to enjoy a day of speeches, tour guided walks in the forest, music, stalls and activities.

For more information, or to book your seat on a bus or carpool please call Jess Wright on 0428 274 280 or email climate@et.org.au.