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Peoples Actions on Climate Change (PACC)
29th September to 5th of October 2009, Bangkok
Peoples Action on Climate Change - http://www.climatechangeaction.net/
Bangkok, 28 September - 9 October 2009. The Peoples Actions on Climate Change (PACC) is organising a series of side events at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Program of events
The PACC events, from the 29th of September to the 5th of October, will take place as follows:
-September 29th:
1) ‘Fisherfolk action’:
Fisherfolk from climate change affected communities will stage an action to project fisherfolk calls and demands for drastic response to climate change impacts.
Time: 11.15 am - 12 am
Place: In front of the United Nations Conference Centre
2) ‘Exhibit of Community based climate change coping technologies and education materials’:
NGOs and Pos are invited to exhibit their community-based technologies to adapt to impacts or help mitigate climate change
Time: 9am to 5pm
Place: 14 October 1973 Monument[1]/ Mathayom Wat Benchamabophit School
3) ‘Asian Peoples’ Solidarity for Climate Justice Press conference’
The Peoples’ Action on Climate Change will take part in this joint press conference
Time: 12 am
Place: In front of the UN Convention Centre
-September 30th:
‘Traditional Folk Dances and Rural Peoples Protest’:
Representatives of peasant and other rural folk organizations in Asia will express their protest over continuous neglect of governments for continuing and worsening impacts of climate change on poor countries and communities.
Time: 9am -11am
Place: In front of the UN Convention Centre
-October 1st:
‘Asian Women’s Quilt on Climate Change’
Asian women will display quilts reflecting climate impacts on women, and their proposed solutions and calls.
Time: 10 am
Place: UNESCAP Building
-October 2nd:
1) ‘Deep and Drastic Cuts Parade’
March that will expose real cause of Global Warming and the call for upholding peoples’ rights and for deep and drastic cuts.
Time: 9am- 12am
Place: From Mathayom Wat Benchamabophit School to the UN Convention Centre
2) ‘Workshop on climate justice and tourism’
Workshop that aims to raise awareness about the link between climate change and tourism. Speakers from Asian countries will present topics such as land rights and tourism, water shortage, use of agrofuels for tourism transport…
Time: 2pm- 5pm
Place: Mathayom Wat Benchamabophit School
-October 3rd:
‘Climate Conference of Asian Peoples Movements’
Conference that will consolidate the position of different sectors (peasants, IP, women, youth, labor, etc.) on climate change and related issues (REDD, carbon trading, biofuel, etc.) towards the formulation of a strong and unified position regarding the post Kyoto Climate Agreement and COP15 in Copenhagen.
Time: 8.40 am- 6pm
Place: Mathayom Wat Benchamabophit School
-October 4th:
‘Youth Kite Flying for Climate Change Action’
Kites with peoples’ calls on climate action will fly through Bangkok winds
Time: 9am -11am
Place: Sanam Luang (To be confirmed)
-October 5th:
‘Asian Peoples’ Solidarity for Climate Justice’ (common rally)
The Peoples Action on Climate Change will take part in a common march from Santichaiprakarn Park to the UN Convention Centre
Time: 9am- 12 am
Place: from Santichaiprakarn Park to the UN Convention Centre |
for more info: http://www.climatechangeaction.net/
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