LIVE>INSIDE: #FLASHOCCUPATION images

About an hour ago, we recieved word from the ICC [#COP17]  that a ‘Flash Occupation’ had begun. Kumi Naidoo escorted off the premises, occupiers occupying a space inside the building, and journalists being kept apart from the protesters. Details are still … Continue reading →

The Dangers of REDD+

Climate fund to be decided in Durban, climate activists worry about business role

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PRESS STATEMENT 2 December 2011 Climate fund to be decided in Durban, climate activists worry about business role Through the fourth day of the 17th Conference of Parties (COP 17) in Durban, South Africa, national representatives heatedly debated on the … Continue reading →

GDA comment: Rehad Desai

Sutcliffe organises his own Green Bombers to intimidate the South African left Mike Sutcliffe, the City Manager of Durban Metro had originally insisted that the march route stay out of Durban CBD.  He then reneged as CI7′s lawyers pushed him … Continue reading →

Commentry on GDA from Patrick Bond

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The march yesterday, though of a respectable size (my guess is around 8000) and exuding a really great vibe at times, certainly suffered from some curious features, including talk-left walk-right speakers (two COP17 leaders – Figueres and Nkoana-Mashabane) who bizarrely … Continue reading →

Anti World Bank & Green Climate Fund Demo Video

GJEP Global Day of Action photo essay

Photo Essay: Global Day of Action Against UN Conference of Polluters (COP) in Durban 3 December 2011–Thousands of people from around the world hit the streets of Durban, South Africa to protest the UN Climate Conference of Polluters. Photo Essay by … Continue reading →

Reminder, Pablo Solon’s lecture at 5pm on Friday: UKZN Shepstone 1

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WHO press briefing and report launch at COP17

Attached is an invitation to the press briefing and launch of the World Health Organisation’s report: Health co-benefits of Climate change mitigation in the Transport Sector – how low-carbon transport can help bridge the global health and equity divide. The … Continue reading →

Urgent: STARTING POINT FOR GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION CHANGED

Participants are asked to gather from 08h30. The pre-march rally will begin at 09h00. The Route Participants are invited to gather at Botha’s Garden/ King Dinuzulu Garden (near the corner of Julius Nyerere Street and Dr Pixley Kaseme Street). The … Continue reading →

#cop17act Call for Mass Action: 2 December, 2pm, Speakers’ Corner, Durban

THE PLANET IS WARMING UP. AND SO ARE WE. In preparation for the mass march on the Global Day of Action this Saturday, December 3rd, the call has been made for a mass, non-violent, “warm-up” action tomorrow, Friday, December 2nd. … Continue reading →

500 Activists arrive in Durban

500 Activists arrive in Durban to campaign for One Million Climate Jobs Media Briefing 1 December 2011 Last night 500 activists arrived in Durban to campaign for one million climate jobs now. Climate jobs present a joint solution to the … Continue reading →

#cop17act PROTEST WORLD BANK TODAY! 1pm at Speaker’s Corner

PROTEST TODAY, COMBINED WITH OCCUPY COP17! THIS PROTEST AGAINST THE WORLD BANK AND CLIMATE FINANCIERS WHO PROFIT FROM THE WORLD’S GREATEST CRISIS, COMBINES WITH THE OCCUPY COP17 GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 1PM SPEAKER’S CORNER AT CORNER OF SAMORA MACHEL AND BRAM … Continue reading →

Superb play about climate change @ Catalina, 1-4 Dec.

HUMAN NATURE PRESENTS TRIPPING ON THE TIPPING POINT The CATALINA Theater December 1st through 4th Thursday through Saturday: 8 pm Sunday: 2 pm and 6 pm 18 Boatman’s Road, at the end of Wilson’s Wharf Admission R 6.50 __,_._,___

EVENTS happening at Diakonia Centre during COP17

WEDNESDAY – 30 November 2011 08.00-08:45 worship / devotion / meditation- Christian (Open), in the Well 09:30-11:00 ISLAM and climate change – the call to people of faith to act now, SAFCEI (Open), in the Norman Hudson Room 14:00-16:00 Seeds … Continue reading →

SDcEA activities for COP

South Durban Community Environmental Alliance ACTIVITIES · 30TH November 2011 Youth Toxic Tour 09.00am Bongani / Nawaal · 1st UMLAZI Land fill site Meeting –Bongani · 2ND December 2011 Toxic Tour– Bread of the World Bongani · 3rd December 2011 … Continue reading →

water justice and climate change: Thurs 1 Dec

Environmental Monitoring Group and Umphilo waManzi invite you to a lively discussion followed by a water reality tour on: Water services and climate change – towards resilience and justice Where: Shepstone 3, C17 People’s Space, UKZN When: Thursday 1 Dec, … Continue reading →

CJ Teach-In starts tonight, 8pm, UKZN MTB L3

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After the CJN report-back at UKZN, grab a bite at the Centre for Civil Society Social Space and listen to some jazz and rap, and then come for a brief opening discussion about our teach-in programme just up three flights … Continue reading →

Events on Climate Financing (3rd and 4th Dec)

Improving Development Effectiveness in Climate Financing: Challenges and Opportunities Date: Dec. 3, 11.30-1.00 pm Venue: Indwe River Room, Durban Exhibition Centre.   Financing for Climate Justice: Voices from the South Date: Dec. 4, 2-5 pm Venue: The Peoples’ Space, UKZN. … Continue reading →

#OccupyCOP17 General Assembly Minutes/Script 28 Nov 11

*~80-85% accurate #occupycop17 General Assembly, November 28, 2011 Anna: • Inside the UN are talking about the climate change • May of us can’t get us, so we’re here to talk about climate justice and • What we think each … Continue reading →