The UN Climate Change Conference really matters. Why? Because if it fails – and measures to slow climate change aren’t made – we hit the point of no return in less than eight years. The damage will become irreversible. And the results will be catastrophic.
Our Prime Minister is well regarded internationally. His presence could spell the difference between success and failure. But, so far, he isn’t going. And we think that needs to change.
Rise up – join the Twitterstorm
If, like us, you care about the future of our planet, let our Prime Minister know. Tell him you want him at the UN. Together, we can send a message that can’t be ignored.
How does it work?
- First, follow BeThatChange on Twitter.
- Then wait… to be heard, we all have to speak as one.
- Everything starts on September 16th.
- Together and at once, we cause a storm.
What is the UN Climate Change Conference?
Arguably the most important meeting in the history of humankind. The talks in Copenhagen which begin on December 7th are the latest in a series of annual UN meetings aimed at coordinating international action against climate change. They began with the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio.
At this year’s conference, the world community will try to agree on a successor to the Kyoto protocol to find a solution to the biggest threat we have ever faced: global warming.
Known in ‘UN-speak’ as COP 15 (the 15th meeting of the parties of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change), the meeting in Copenhagen will try to work out a way for the world to act together to deliver an international plan of action capable of keeping global warming below 2 degrees C.
Want to know more?
Visit the conference website:
Copenhagen Climate Summit »
Follow the conference Twitter feed:
twitter.com/COP15 »
See what the Guardian has to say:
guardian.co.uk/environment »
Take further action:
Seal the Deal 2009 »
What’s a Twitterstorm?
An unmissable volley of synchronised messages that build in momentum until the Government simply can’t ignore it. Think of the voice it gave to Iranians during their elections. Now consider the impact we can have closer to home.
Not got a Twitter account?
No sweat. It’s easy to sign up. Or, if you prefer, you can tweet via BeThatChange here.