-------------------------------------------------------------- Join and mobilise volunteers to participate in 350 Campaign on Climate Change on Saturday 24th October 9.30am to 6pm. near State Bank of India at Mapusa. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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/- 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. 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 21st and 22nd of October. Location of the Actions MARGAO:Facing the Bus Stand, along the Footpath around the Central garden.For Margao, call Clinton at 989093828 PANJIM: 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ This message comes via the Google Groups "Saligao-Net" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net?hl=en Please post regularly to keep the e-village active! -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
