Weekend of ACTION!

Day 5 of COP15 drew to a close and marked the end of the first week -
This morning Nathaniel Spohn, our resident CYD faciliator,  spoke out to lead negotiator, Michael Martin. His points brougt the CYD to consider the process during their morning meetings with the Canadian Delegation – and how improving the process can help them communicate the youth message more effectively.
In other exciting news, Naomi Klein had a message for Canadian youth – stop the Tar Sands! CYD partnered with the Indigeous Environmental Network to take a stance against the Tar Sands. – action
And drum roll, Canada won its 5th Fossil of the Day award – and Toronto Mayor, David Miller, was there to accept the (dis)honor.

And back home, Canada has more actions per captia then any where! Way to go!
And we are going to be bringing your voices into the Canadian Delegation meeting on Monday morning. So send your photos to nick.nadeau@gmail.com and we will make sure that the politicians and diplomats hear what you have to say.

News From Copenhagen

Canada Stands With Extinction - by Rhiya Triveda

Today, the Alliance of Small Island States introduced new and powerful text that might shape the outcome of COP-15. In the interests of limiting climate change to 1.5 degrees, survival, long-term sustainability, and climate justice, AOSIS is recommending that the Kyoto Protocol continue into a second commitment period (with some amendments), and that a separate, legally binding treaty be signed on forests and finance to help vulnerable states (islands and coastal states, etc.) adapt to climate change, as well as reduce their emissions and pursue low-carbon growth.

Naomi Klein Meets Canadian Youth Delegation - by Laura Read

The journalist touted with launching the anti-globalization movement met with Canadian youth in Copenhagen to discuss our country’s role in the climate treaty negotiations and the need for large-scale change.

Klein highlighted the need for the issue of the Tar Sands to be brought to the table before an honest and fair conversation on our climate’s future may begin.

Full story here


Fossil of the Day Blows Me Away - Meaghan McKeen
Oh boy was I a proud Canadian watching the Fossil of the Day Awards today. Canada really swept up. We brought home the first place fossil and here is why:

Canada’s Environment Minister, Jim Prentice, said yesterday that “it’s in Canada’s interests to replace the Kyoto Protocol with a new agreement.” He didn’t explain whether that’s because he’s scared to face Kyoto’s compliance committee, or because he’s hoping no one will notice that Canada’s current 2020 target (3% below 1990) is weaker than the one it promised to meet under Kyoto (6%). Read More…

Mayor David Miller to march with Canadian youth in Copenhagen

Toronto Mayor David Miller will be walking with over a hundred Canadian youth this Saturday in Copenhagen to highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation to address the climate crisis. Read More..