I’ve already given a brief intro about what this magical number represents, but….(flip to next slide)

Self-explanatory (read aloud)

On 24 October, an international day of climate action, communities all around the world will hold rallies large and small to let their leaders know what kind of action they need to take on climate change: whatever can get us back to 350ppm. On that day, there will be actions at thousands of iconic places around the world - from the Taj Mahal to the Great Barrier Reef to our community – to send a clear message to world leaders: the solutions to climate change must be equitable, they must be grounded in science, and they must meet the scale of the crisis.  

Youth Leadership Camp 2010

it’s MORE than a NUMBER...

SCIENCE it’s about…

it’s a clear limit

CLIMATE THAT TELLS US WHAT’S SAFE FOR OUR

it’s also about… MOVEMENT

Why are we here? Understand recent climate science and international policy. Be able to present your own stories through the lens of Public Narrative.  Know how to communicate effectively about climate change. Be able to identify strategic targets and goals. Understand campaign nuts and bolts. Write a campaign plan leading up to 10/10/10 the Global Work Party

Who are we?

a global grassroots movement

united by a common goal:

24/10/2009 International Day of Climate Action 5200 events 181 countries “The most widespread day of political action in the planet’s history.” – Foreign Policy Magazine, CNN

Wellington, New Zealand

Sydney, Australia

Bangladesh

Cebu City, Philippines

Nepal

Maracaibo, Venezuela

Tahiti

Australia

Koprivnica, Croatia

Tema, Ghana

Hyderbad, India

Egypt

Boston

China

Kazakhstan

Mexico City

Washington, D.C.

Times Square, USA

Mt. Vinson, Antarctica

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Babylon, Iraq

Dead Sea

on front pages around the world…

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