We graduated from Kyoto (37 developed countries) to a legally binding agreement of all 194 countries; to be ratified in 2015, implemented in 2020. Agreed to the Green Climate Fund and a new climate change regime which redefines our consumption patterns and development.
It’s easy to criticize & say it’s not enough. But, in my eyes, it is worth celebrating the fact that the entire world agreed to reduce emissions (incl China, India…) and create avenues to do so in a balanced way…. we are progressing as global citizens at the very least
Heavens know I’m tired, disappointed and beat - but there is nothing if there isn’t the spirit of Umbutu. In Africa, they say Umbutu is the spirit of knowing “I am because you are”
Alongside the 80% of women who tend the lands of Africa struggling in the face of climate change, we will keep trying.
The first 6 months of 2012 the secretariat is open for ideas and I just may go catch a surf to see what I can come up with…
You are RIGHT Melanie it is worth celebrating!!! At least we are all trying ! It’s first steps, thank you for a positive outlook. Love from Edmonton
You’re right, celebrate the achievements that are happening. Go catch a surf and enjoy the planet who loves you so much for your helping hand and heart.
In this world nothing can probably be said to be sure, except death and taxes.
When the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is with out them.