It is not merely world leaders who shoulder the burden of protecting the environment. The reader can talk as much as he or she wants about the failure of agreements, the unwillingness of goverments to implement enviromental friendly policies, etc, However, it is futile if no one recognizes it. Through our new section: Speak Up!, we encourage readers to provide their responses to various questions regarding the environment. We want your feedback because this is your world and you have every right to say it. (With that rude language and profanity is strictly prohibited)
Query: What are your opinions on the Conference/the outcome you hope this congregation of world leaders will achieve.
Name: GreenKnight Climate Deport.
Age: 24years
Country: Kano state, Nigeria.
Dear GreenKnights INTI,
As we await the outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference(COP 15) , it is important to continue building the momentum towards assisting poor communities adapt to the effects of climate change. As we already know the current situation of the environment is fragile and we pray that our leaders representing us on this serious issue will discuss and decide the appropriate approach to protecting the world’s environment.
Age: 24years
Country: Kano state, Nigeria.
Dear GreenKnights INTI,
As we await the outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference(COP 15) , it is important to continue building the momentum towards assisting poor communities adapt to the effects of climate change. As we already know the current situation of the environment is fragile and we pray that our leaders representing us on this serious issue will discuss and decide the appropriate approach to protecting the world’s environment.
Desmond Wee, 19
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Dear Leaders of the World,
How can we worry so much about our narrow self-interests when there may not be a world here for our progeny?
As two-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Ervin László said: "We must collectively change our way of thinking from one of selfishness and separatism to a more holistic worldview."
These were the responses we received through email. Next on the issue of Speak Up!: Copenhagen Accord: Good or Bad? Why?
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These were the responses we received through email. Next on the issue of Speak Up!: Copenhagen Accord: Good or Bad? Why?
Stay with us!
http://www.smh.com.au/world/the-copenhagen-accord-a-deal-far-from-perfect-20091219-l6oh.html
ReplyDeleteAt this point most of the world leaders are still hesitating about taking the most holistic or whatever ambitious measures there may be. They say 'trying, trying, trying'. How are they suppose to walk the talk of the target to limit warming no more than 2 degrees when there aren't any clear and rigid strategy behind it? China, the biggest polluter seem reluctant to step out of its comfort zone...so do the other big brothers.