8 Dec 2009

Climate camp continues

PLEASE SPREAD FAR AND WIDE...

At 4pm on Saturday, following The Wave of 40,000 concerned individuals,
Climate Camp went further and occupied Trafalgar Square successfully for
the planned 48 hours. However, with the doomed Copenhagen Climate
Conference only just beginning its two week corporate sponsored farce,
we're now not going anywhere.

The Camp will hold the space for the entire conference, reclaiming one the
busiest locations in the world to push for genuine solutions to climate
change. So, if you're not off to Copenhagen then this is the place you
need to be. Bring your tent, warm clothes, and ideas for action!

When the tripods first shot up and the rocket stoves got burning, it
wasn't long before the actions started rolling. Prior to the talks
beginning, 20 Santas took over the departure lounge at London City Airport
as the last flights of hypocrisy left for Copenhagen. Then on Monday, with
the summit beginning, activists blockaded the European Carbon Exchange
offices sending a clear message that the false solutions on the table will
be stopped every step of the way. Meanwhile campers continued cooking,
discussing, and plotting as requests to leave were ignored.

Surrounded by opportunity, the camp is preparing for our two week stay. We
are the Christmas present under the square's enormous tree this year,
already working well with community groups to collectively push for
climate justice during this season of festivity. Those of us remaining in
the UK need to demonstrate we are not simply sitting back and letting our
"leaders" tear apart the planet, but are enacting the change we need
ourselves. But this will only succeed if everyone gets involved for as
little or as long as they can.

What to bring:
Simple. Just a tent, warm and waterproof clothes. Oh, and all your friends!

Wish list:
Vegan food, blankets, tarps, pallets, party/frame tents, cardboard,
banners, big water bottles + anything else you think may be helpful...

We look forward to greeting you with a hot cup of tea.

Much love,
The Climate Camp Trafalgar Crew xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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