Climate Change Events (USA)

California Climate Ride - September 9^th - 13^th

 

This 5 day, 300-mile ride down the California coast is a mission to inspire and empower citizens to work toward a new energy future. Nightly inspirational speakers on energy, sustainability, and cycling follow the daily 40-60 mile rides, 

South by Southwest Eco - October 3^rd - 5^th

 

Hosting an international audience of innovators and executive level decision makers from the public and private sectors and academia; SXSW Eco is for professionals at the forefront of the post-recognition discussion who are dedicated to making progress towards solving the challenges facing the economy, the environment and civil society,

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Jan & Feb Climate Change Events in London

I was at the weekly (Tuesday 7pm) Climate Camp London meeting last night. These meetings are open so if you feel like coming along, check the website for details.

I learnt about a few events that i wanted to share and encourage people to attend. (For short updates on all events, follow me on twitter.)

1. Next Tuesday (3rd feb 2009)we aren't having our weekly meeting. Instead everyone from this weeks meeting committed to go to the Emirates Stadium next week and hand out the 3000 eon red cards that we have. Armed with these cards, stickers and eon f-off t-shirts we are going to do some large scale brand trashing. So if you are interested in highlighting the link between coal and bad health vs sport and good health then come along, we are expecting good numbers. Also, we are going to the pub afterwards for a social. We meet at 5:45 for 6:15 at Highbury&Islington Tube. (I finish work later so i`ll be delayed, so don't feel bad if you are late, the match doesn't start until 7:45).
2. On Thursday 5th February the first talk in a series from 'Women of the global South' is being put on to engage a wider constituency in the issue of climate change. Women of the global south speak out about climate change 5th Feb 7-9pm. Ethiopian Community Hall, 2a Lithos Road, London, Nw3 6ef. No Charge.
3. On Monday 9th February there is a discussion about the Copenhagen Climate Summit. Meet to discuss Copenhagen Climate Summit 7pm, Monday 9th February. The Studio, 22 Betterton St, London, WC2 http://www.radicalactivist.net

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Climate Rush Heathrow! (12th Jan)

After the success of the suffragette inspired 'Rush' of parliament (article, video) another event has been decided upon. This time the target is industry not government.

On Monday 12th January 2009 at 7pm the Climate Rush will hit Heathrow Terminal 1 (Domestic Departures).

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Asia Society Event: Global Response to Climate Change

Thanks to Robert Hsu for sending me notification of an interesting event happening in NYC. The Asia Society will be holding a meeting the tuesday after next, Jan 22nd, at 724 Park Avenue at 71st Street. The topic up for discussion will be the recent Bali climate talks and the implications of the deal reached.

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.: Registration

12:30 – 1:00 p.m.: Luncheon and Reception

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion / Q & A

Speakers Will Include:

1. Marty Natalegawa, Indonesia’s Ambassador to the UN.
2. Robert Orr, Assistant Secretary General at the UN and key advisor of Ban Ki Moon.
3. Joseph Aldy, researcher from Harvard University.
4. Suzanne DiMaggio, Director of Asian Social Issues Program at the Asia Society.
   

If you are in New York or near by then register by calling 212-517-ASIA (2742) or going online. If, however you don't happen to live in the NYC area then you can still listen live online and submit any questions that you may have via email ( moderator[at]asiasociety.org).

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