Climate Action News
September 1, 2009 - Climate Action News this week
CAN Canada

Countdown to Copenhagen
 
ACTION ALERT - SEPTEMBER 21st!
CLIMATE WEEK

September 21st marks the start of an important week as the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Climate Change kicks off in New York as the largest ever gathering of heads of state focused exclusively on climate change. This week the G20 will also meet in Pittsburgh  and climate change is on the agenda. World leaders must take strong action both domestically and internationally to ensure a strong agreement in Copenhagen in December.

Climate Action Network Canada is proud to support the tcktcktck.org campaign as they organize actions around the world on the 21st of September. At 12:18 pm (the date of the Copenhagen negotiations), people around the world will mobilize, forming giant human 'alarm clocks' to remind leaders that time is running out and we must wake up and take action on climate change.

Check out actions going on in your area Here OR organize your own and register Here.

*Remember, these actions are limited only by your imagination so feel free to come up with your own ideas!*

Need some ideas? Check out these resources to help you plan actions!

Read Just Earth's Guide To Meeting Politicians

Read CYCC's Take Action Guide

Read reports documenting the impacts of global warming


Bills Bills Bills

Help pass the Climate Change Accountability Act, which would move Canada from environmental laggard to international environmental leader! Our federal elected officials will resume deliberating on the Climate Change Accountability Act on September 14.  Now is the time to act!

Support the Climate Change Accountability Act

Make your September 21st action even more meaningful by organizing a lobbying meeting or demonstration  to ensure your elected official:

a)     Supports the Climate Change Accountability Act, and

b)    Signs the Kyoto Plus Petition. The Kyoto Petition asks politicians to support greenhouse gas reductions equivalent to those outlined in the Climate Change Accountability Act. We need only 13 more elected officials to sign the Kyoto Plus Petition to secure majority support in Parliament.

Check to see if your MP has signed the Kyoto Plus Petition


AGE OF STUPID GREEN CARPET EVENT

Climate Action Network Canada will be hosting a Green Carpet special sneak preview of the acclaimed climate change film, 'the Age of Stupid' on the 21st of September at the Royal Theatre in Toronto. This event is by invitation only, so if you are interested in tickets for yourself or your organization please contact media@climateactionnetwork.ca.

See www.ageofstupid.net/ for more information on the film

HOST YOUR OWN PREMIER...

Climate Action Network Canada would like to encourage its members to take action and host your own premier of 'the Age of Stupid' in your region (the movie will be made available shortly after the North American premier). Invite local politicians, personalities, or just your friends for an exclusive peak at what is sure to be a powerful film.
If you are interested in hosting your own screening please contact us  contact us>
 
 
PEDAL FOR THE PLANET

Pedal for the Planet will be rolling to a close as bikers converge in Ottawa on the 16th of September. This means that you still have TWO WHOLE WEEKS to get out and join in the fun! Take advantage of these last weeks of summer to get in a good ride, joining the riders on any part of their remaining journey (or all of it if you are especially ambitious!). Check out the website for locations and times so you can join right in.

In honour of their dedication and passion make sure to sign the KYOTOplus petition online and make your way to parliament hill to welcome them to town. Check out www.kyotoplus.ca/pedal for more details on arrival times and events.


Member Activities


C-Day Fill The Hill has launched their new website! Check it out and get involved for a historic mobilization on Parliament Hill on October 24th! 

USC Canada

"Banking Diversity" is a short video by USC Canada highlighting the importance of protecting biodiversity and genetic resources as critical responses to our food and climate challenges.  You can view and order free copies Here.

WWF

Launch of Living Planet City -

The Living Planet City is intended to be an inspiring, fun and interactive website that illustrates how sustainable, climate friendly cities are being built right now. This is a vision of a green city that runs entirely without coal or dirty oil from the tar sands and highlights real world examples of green technology in action. 


Climate Action Network Canada News
 
Media Package for Countdown to Copenhagen

Climate Action Network Canada also released a large media package this week including:

- a letter to Prime Minister Harper demanding action in the lead up to Copenhagen

- a detailed calendar of Countdown to Copenhagen events

- a collection of quotations highlighting Canada's poor reputation in international negotiations

- a press release noting that we have less than 100 days until Copenhagen

Please check out the website for more details!


Stay Tuned...

In the coming months Climate Action Network Canada will be hosting some exciting speakers including:

- Suresh Prabhu - Former Environment Minister for India

- Rahul Bose - Respected Bollywood Actor and Oxfam Ambassador

Keep your eye out for more details in upcoming Newsletters! If you are interested in partnering with Climate Action Network Canada, these speakers will be touring select cities in late September and early October. Contact Us for more information.
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Looking Ahead
July 3- September
Pedal for the Planet bike relay, across Canada. Rallies as Pedal for the Planet bikers converge in Ottawa
 
September 21
National premier of 'the Age of Stupid,' Toronto, ON
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United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Climate Change
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Climate Action Network Canada (CAN Canada) - Réseau action climat Canada (RAC Canada) is a nation-wide coalition of 50 environmental, faith, development, aboriginal, health, and youth organizations committed to making action on climate change a reality.