Change for the Climate

GET EDUCATED GET ACTIVE FOR COPENHAGEN AND BEYOND

Key addresses by influential speakers. Networking opportunities.

Workshops on climate activism strategies, sustainable lifestyle transitions.

When: 12th September 2009 10am - 5.30pm. 10am register for a 10:40am start.

Climate friendly lunch available

Where: La Trobe University, Bundoora. Agora Cinema

Go to: espeace.org for a map, transport info, program and further details.

Please RSVP by emailing changefortheclimate@rootsmaneuvers.org

Admission is by donation.

Change for the Climate will bring together a diverse range of voices on climate issues in order to further educate us to the challenges we face. The day will consist of a series of lectures and workshops presented by academics, politicians, and activists - members of our community.

This gathering aims not only to provide perspectives from specialists in the relevant fields of science and public policy, but also to explore practical avenues for change that can emanate from an individual and community level.

Together we will explore strategies for taking action to influence key decisions makers in the lead up to UN World Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen later this year. In the event that policy developed at the UN conference falls short of what climate science and logic demands, we as a community must have the tools and the networks to take necessary democratic action.

Change for the Climate hopes to strengthen and consolidate an effective grass-roots response. We believe the most powerful systemic changes, which are required to stop devastating climate change, are born from strong and empowered communities.

Fantastic speakers already confirmed:

Senator Christine Milne - Greens Senator for Tasmania and Deputy Greens leader

Amelia Young - forest campaigner for The Wilderness Society

David Cameron - Department of Sustainability Senior Botanist and Flora Information System Curator & Threatened Species Officer

David Spratt - activist, climate-policy analyst and co-author of Climate Code Red

Professor Alberto Gomes - anthropologist and lecturer at La Trobe University. He has worked with local groups in Malaysia on the preservation of their environment.

Jack Lomax - environmental activist from Tasmania. Jack has long been involved in direct action against destructive logging practices in Tasmanian old-growth forests, and played a key role in the successful Franklin River Campaign.

Rod Quantock (Afternoon MC) - comedian and activist
Workshops
Potential workshops include
• Civil Disobedience
• Effective Letter Writing to Politicians
• Sustainable living and transport
• How to Start Your Own Food Co-op
• Dumpster Diving
• Bicycle Maintenance

And more
A bus will be available from Change for the Climate, La Trobe University at around 6:30pm to our affiliated event Switch Off Hazelwood. Please go to switchoffhazlewood.org for details. We encourage you to attend both events, to take advantage of this great opportunity of a weekend of effective climate action. Let us know when you RSVP if you would like a seat on our bus.

Saturday 13 June, 12 noon

Rallies will happen around the country. See the rally website here for details

Senator Milne is speaking at the event at Parliament Lawns, Hobart

Join other Tasmanians and rally for:

* 40% cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 (based on 1990 levels);
* Protecting Australia's forests which absorb and store large amount of carbon;
* Green jobs not job cuts: 100% renewable energy by 2020 - Tasmania can lead the way;
* Global Climate Justice

Bring your family and friends - don't miss out on standing up for a safe climate future for you and your family. Wear red for urgency. This event will happen rain, hail or shine!

Speakers on the day include:

* James Risbey - Climatologist and Contributing Author, IPCC Third Assessment Report

* John Todd - Director, Eco-Energy Options

* Christine Milne - Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens, Senator for Tasmania and Spokesperson for Climate Change, Energy and Transport

Plus more exciting speakers, community and sustainability stalls. If your group would like to have a stall at this event, please contact climateactionhobart@gmail.com

If you can volunteer on the day please arrive at Salamanca Square at 11am.

Christine Milne will address the plenary session of Australia's Climate Action Summit, calling for greater engagement between the environment movement and the Greens.