How will we remember Copenhagen
I wrote this poem on new years and thought I would share it:
The morning that followed
Our message was echoed.
A failure! A failure!
My heart in despair.
The science lost, funding tossed,
No commitment in sight.
A stench of injustice,
The result: A failed plight.
“What more did you expect?”
Accusing voices chimed,
“Your efforts are a waste
Of carbon, cash and time”.
Is it a [...]
The Farmer’s Dilemma
The Truth Of What Happened at Copenhagen
By Fidel Castro
21st December 2009
(Cross posted from Countercurrents.org, )
The youth is more interested than anyone else in the future.
Until very recently, the discussion revolved around the kind of society we would have. Today, the discussion centers on whether human society will survive.
These are not dramatic phrases. We must get used to the true facts. Hope [...]
India expects negotiations to be extended
Cross posted from CSM Equitywatch
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declares that a fair deal can only be reached through further talks
In a speech immediately following President Barack Obama, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated unequivocally that negotiations would need to continue until 2010, to strike any kind of agreement that would enhance global action on climate change.
“To [...]
Hunger for Survival
Every now and then I read a blog that announces that the writer has had an epiphany and wonder if I will ever start a post with that. I didn’t have an epiphany yesterday but I did change. A few months ago if you had asked me to attend a candlelight vigil for survival I [...]
Youth Statement to the High-Level Segment of COP15
Youth Statement at COP15
Good afternoon my fellow human beings.
My name is X, and in the year 2050 I will be X years old.
I am proud to represent the International youth climate movement.
Christina Ora, a 17 year old from the Solomon Islands, addressed the opening plenary last Monday. She said “I was born in 1992. You [...]
Demonstrators at Climate Conference witness Police Brutality
Chords for Climate–Delhi Climate Concert!
Conference of Youth (COY) – With Hopes Afloat and Passions Ignited!
The past two days at the COP have had one of the deepest impacts on all of us Indian youth. Yesterday, we had two very inspiring speeches from an Australian youth delegate and Deepa Gupta (IYCN). Both these speeches motivated us to keep the struggle for climate justice going and to not give up. Away [...]
350 Action Marine Drive, Mumbai
India’s Climate Revolution: growing stronger by the day
Why I Shouldn’t date an Annex 1 Guy
Among the 12 of us tracking the delegations here at Bangkok , I’m really tempted to go out in the evenings after a hard day’s work in the negotiations. I think after running after 60 year old negotiators from my country I require some youthful energy to enthuse the atmosphere!
From the perspective of a Non [...]
IYCN Annual Report 2008
Dear Friends,
The Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) was nothing more than an idea in January 2008. Since its official launch as a platform for youth and young professionals in March 2008 it has grown by leaps and bounds and now known to millions throughout the world. It has been a wonderful journey to attempt to [...]
Stand Up and Take Action!
October 2nd is the International Day of Non-violence. 140 years ago on the same day was born a man who showed the world a new path, a path for creating a change, a path that involved the masses, in short a revolutionary path that challenged the most powerful countries of the time.
October is a month [...]
A Future We Deserve
The following was part of a press briefing at the US Climate Action Network Organized press conference in Pittsburgh, USA coinciding with the G-20 Summit. International youth gathered together to voice concerns over the need to “green” the economic recovery of the planet–high on the agenda of the world leaders gathered there. Youth Press Advisory
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