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Join and mobilize volunteers to participate in 350 Campaign on Climate
Change
on Saturday 24th October 9.30am to 6pm at Margao, Vasco, Panjim and Mapusa.
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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 cities. The
cities are Margao, Vasco, Panaji, and Mapusa. 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/- (for two) which could be
collected or posted to them later.
*Material & Volunteers for the Campaign*
We have funds for basic costs and we shall recover other costs through
sale of cloth bags, and volunteers donating materials and volunteering
for the event. Each city would require a minimum of 4 volunteers at
every hour during the day 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. For Margao, call Clinton at 989093828
Panaji: Next to Gujarat Lodge at 18th June Road. For Panjim, Arati at
9822522119
Vasco: In front of the Municipal Bldg. For Vasco call Shrinivas at
9423888645.
Mapusa: Near State Bank of India For Mapusa call Roland at 9822180182
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.
Clinton Vaz is the Goa Co-ordinator for the Campaign
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