international day of climate action in halifax
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8/14/2019 International Day of Climate Action in Halifax
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The International Day of Climate Action is a
global movement spearheaded by 350.org,
Pedal for the Planet, Fill the Hill, and other
organizations dedicated to raising awareness
about the international climate change
conference happening in Copenhagen
December 7-18, 2009.
www.350.orgSee the website forways to host your
own event.
Have your voice heard!
Join thousands fromaround the world and have
your voice heard!
Oct 24th International Day
of Climate ACTION
Halifax
Join our Facebook group:
International Day of ClimateAction - Halifax, NS
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=148640510791
Or join the listserv to be part of the action:e-mail Janelle at [email protected]
The Halifax Day of Climate Action is organized by a coalitionincluding Oxfam, Council of Canadians- Atlantic Region,
Ecology Action Centre, KAIROS, United Church of Canada-Maritimes Conference, Sierra Club of Canada- Atlantic Chapter,Lutheran Justice Group, Nova Scotia Environmental Network,
and Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council.
Earth Day at Golden Gate Park, USA
Barry University, Florida, USA
Rally in Korea
Sign the Kyoto plus petition:http://kyotoplus.cato push the Canadian government to implement
climate policy in Canada.
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Plan your own action We encourage groups to plan their own
events. Show your concern for your children,
grandchildren and neighbours with an action
in your area.
See www.350.org for great ideas on how to
plan an event in your community, with your
school, church, or work.
Remember to register your action with
350.org and invite the local media. Also take
a picture and post it on the 350.org website. Close to the Common? Come and join our
event with your own signs and banners!
24 October 2009 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION
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Join our event
HRM organizers invite you to a family-friendly get-together on the Halifax Common (by the
Pavilion). Festivities will begin at 2pm, and at
3:50pm we will join together for a collective
action to show our support for strong
government leadership and action on climate
change. Check into the Facebook group to see up
-to-date information for events leading up to and
the day of the event. Search “International Day of
Climate Action - Halifax, NS” on Facebook.
The action We are encouraging individuals to bring a 2x3 ft
sign to the event depicting your fears and
passions regarding climate change. You may be
concerned about your coastal community,
grandchildren, favourite wilderness area or
vulnerable species, or communities in the Global
South. Let your artistic juices f low!…it could
even be 3-D. We suggest writing 350 on the back
as the solution. Please consider reusing materials,
such as an old piece of cardboard or foam board. Please indicate your intent to participate by e-
mailing Janelle Frail at [email protected] or
by joining our Facebook group. Last-minute
participants are always welcome, but we would
love to know we have your support!
If you would like to get involved in planning the
event, please contact Janelle at
On October 24th,
2009, MILLIONS of
people worldwide
will engage in the International Day of Climate
Action. This movement was initiated by
“350.org” and is demanding the reduction of
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts
per million. Many climate scientists have agreed
this is the maximum safe level and warn that
catastrophic climate events could occur if this
limit is exceeded. Climate change is already
happening more rapidly than expected even a
few years ago.
The time is NOW to let our governments
know we care about the climate for our
children, grandchildren, friends and neighbours.
This December, world leaders will congregate
in Copenhagen, Denmark, to sign a „post-
Kyoto‟ climate change agreement. The time is
NOW to demand our voices be heard.
Canadian leaders must proceed with legislationfor safe targets to cap carbon dioxide emis-
sions and ensure a healthy future for our
children and grandchildren.