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The Goa 350 Campaign
*About the Campaign*
350 is the most important number in the world -it's what scientists
say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. On
24th October 2009, people all over the world will take a stand for a
safe climate future. In over 2300 actions covering almost every
country in the world, there will be big rallies in big cities, and
incredible creative actions across the globe: mountain climbers on our
highest peaks with banners, underwater demonstrations in island
nations threatened by sea level rise, churches and mosques and
synagogues and ashrams engaged in symbolic action, star athletes
organizing mass bike rides--and hundreds upon hundreds of community
events to raise awareness of the need for urgent action. These events
will be photographed with the number 350 in the background and be part
of a gigantic visual petition at the UN Climate Negotiations in
Copenhagen in December 2009.
*In Goa*
Goa has registered their participation in the worldwide campaign too
at http://www.350.org/Goa. We will be raising awareness in 4-5 cities.
The cities are Margao, Vasco, Panaji, Ponda and possibly Maupsa.
Volunteers at these cities will stand at a prominent place in the city
for the entire day, and talk to the people about climate change. They
will also man a table with the rolled out banner. Parts of the 350
long banners will be at each of these cities, and citizens would be
encouraged to sign, draw, express their creativity with markers, and
fabric paints on one, pre-marked section of the banner. At some
cities, we shall arrange to have a sewing machine at the end of the
banner, converting the banner itself into cloth bags. The table will
also collect details of those that would like to purchase cloth bags,
priced at Rs. 35.0/- which could be collected or posted to them later.
*Material & Volunteers for the Campaign*
We aim to be funded for the entire campaign, however, in case we are
unable to generate necessary funds, we shall recover the amount
through sale of cloth bags, and volunteers donating materials and
volunteering for the event. Center for Environment Education (CEE)
have promised us some cloth for the programme.
350 meters of white cloth (Kora Kapda) 7000
Marker Pens, Fabric Paints for 5 locations 5000
Screen Printing on one side of the banner/bag 3150
Stitching Charges for 900 bags 4500
Each city would require a minimum of 4 volunteers to man the tables,
speak to people and manage the location. They shall receive briefing
and awareness material on the 21^st and 22^nd of October.
*Location of the Actions*
Margao : Facing the Bus Stand, along the Footpath around the central
garden. Volunteers Contact No: Francis Braz 9420685253 or Clinton
9890936828
Panaji: Facing the Riverfront OR along 18^th June Road. Volunteers
Contact No: Talulah 9823362217 or Luis 9011051950 or Arati 9833522119
Vasco: Location to be decided. Volunteers Contact No: Shrinivas
9423888645 or Jen 9225909002
Ponda: Location to be decided. Volunteers Contact No: Kaustubh 9764154522
Maupsa: Location to be decided. Volunteers Contact No:
Copenhagen may well be the pivotal moment that determines whether or
not we get the planet out of the climate crisis, and your actions on
October 24 will help our leaders realize we need a real solution that
pays attention to the science. Similar events are happening at other
places in India too:
*Delhi**:* North Campus at DU is organizing a clean-up rally, There
may also be a bike rally around India gate, Reva cars will also
participate (Contact Yashita at 9810499946)
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Mumbai: *Organizing a massive parade down Marine Drive with city
leaders, celebrities, and massive 350 banners. (Ayesha at
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>)
*Kerala:* Vinu is cycling across Kerala, Andhra, and Tamil Nadu
throughout November to spread climate awareness.
*Bangalore*: Ravi and Suren (IYCN) are organizing a 2,500 person 350
formation at a college in Bangalore, and Infosys should be having a
rally on their campus on Friday 23 Oct. (Ravi Theja at [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> and [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>) At
Infy, contact is Digu ([email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>)
*Goa:* Clinton and others are organizing a great event to paint tons
of messages to world leaders, some of which will go to Copenhagen and
some of which will be made into bags to get rid of plastic (at
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or 9890936828)
*Agra:* In Agra, Brajesh (9412723023) is organizing a giant rally of
school children in the banks of the Yamuna behind the Taj Mahal to
spell 350 in the banks. He is attempting to release a banner lifted by
helium balloons to float above the Taj!
*Chandigarh**:* Organizers Nisthara (9915586707) and Vivek
(9417170356) are organizing cycle rallies in the city. Rishab can be
an intermediate contact there ([email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>)
*Hyderabad**:* Chaitanya & Swetha are organizing a series of rallies
around Hyderabad, including cycles, clean up drives, etc
([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>, [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>)
