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'The World is Watching' Poznan Climate Meetings 28 November 08

Poznan Cop14 logoFrom December 1-12, 2008, official delegations from around the world will gather in Poznan, Poland for the annual United Nations climate change meetings.

Environmental groups want to make sure Poznan isn't 'just another meeting'. They are urging citizens of the globe to send a message to climate change decision makers that 'The World is Watching' what happens at Poznan.

These climate negotiations follow last year's launch of a negotiations 'roadmap' agreed to in Bali, Indonesia that paved the way to finalize an agreement beyond the conclusion of the Kyoto Protocol in 2012. But global leaders only have until next year's 2009 UN climate meetings in Copenhagen, Denmark to reach a deal. This year requires all nations to acknowledge responsibilities, negotiate in good faith, and commit to doing more to avoid dangerous shifts in the climate system.

To get involved, submit photos through either the Greenpeace International website, WWF International website or a dedicated Flickr page. Envirnomental organizations will bring your photos to Poznan meetings, and present them to the world's leaders. Global citizens want Poznan to result in a commitment to a fair and ambitious climate deal at next year's UN climate talks in Copenhagen.

Visit COP14 Poznan, Poland website
Visit Flickr web page for 'The World is Watching'
Visit Greenpeace International web page for 'The World is Watching'
Visit WWF International web page for 'The World is Watching'
View Manitoba Wildlands page content following the 2008 Poznan Climate Meetings

Sources: WWF, Pembina Institute
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