Copenhagen Summit
People in the poorest countries are suffering first and worst from climate change, but they have done the least to cause the problem. Christian Aid is campaigning for a fair deal at the Summit that keeps global warming under 2ºC and protects the poorest and most vulnerable people.
What leaders must deliver
Tackling climate change needs strong leadership, and Gordon Brown and other Heads of State will be in Copenhagen in person to lead their delegations.
Christian Aid believes they must deliver a fair deal that:
- keeps global warming under 2ºC
- cuts carbon emissions by 40% by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
What can you do?
- Sign the petition at www.stopclimatechaos.org Join The Wave in London on 5 December
You can make your voice heard by joining a human wave of support for action on Climate Change in London ahead of the crunch talks.
On 5 December 2009 The Wave will form a carnival-style street procession, beginning at London Embankment at 11am. It will be the biggest climate change demonstration the UK has ever seen. At 3pm a stunning finale will take place as The Wave encircles the Houses of Parliament.
What happens if we don’t do enough?
If the global temperature rises above 2ºC an additional 1.8 billion people will be short of water; millions of others will be affected by malnutrition and malaria. If the temperature rises above 3 ºC, 330 million people will be permanently or temporarily displaced by flooding, especially in Bangladesh, Egypt and Vietnam.
