CLIMATE CHANGE

Background

This coming December marks the 12th anniversary of the Kyoto Protocol, an international accord committing signatory nations (including Canada) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Although Canada committed to reducing its emissions by 6% by 2007, greenhouse gas emissions have actually increased by 20%. At the United Nations Climate Conference in Bali 2007, Canada’s chief negotiator, Pierre-Marc Johnson, admitted that Canada lacks credibility on climate change.

Students For Sustainability

As with the peace and civil rights movements, students have played a critical role in the environmental movement for decades. This year is no different. Students are mobilising across Canada to put pressure on politicians to take action on climate change and other environmental issues. In partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation and the Sierra Youth Coalition, the fall 2008 Students for Sustainability Campus Tour will visit 21 campuses in 30 days and will send one clear message to policy-makers: students want action now.

For more information on the Students for Sustainability Campus tour, visit StudentsForSustainability.ca.