A Just Transition
by AnnaH on Sun, 10/25/2009 - 09:51
I would like to see a discussion here of Climate Justice - ackowledging the greater contribution of western industrialised countries to a global 'climate threat', and thus our responsibility towards those already feeling its effects.
How do we build solidarity with those indigenous and grassroots groups around the world that are working to reclaim the power to protect their environments from further degradation and to participate in decisions that affect their lives? And here at home poverty and inequality must be addressed to ensure a Just Transition towards a post-fossil fuel future.
I have attached three files for information on these issues and hope for space at the conference to discuss further.
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The Belem Letter fingers the carbon market (of which REDD is part) as a major threat to climate justice, both entrenching inequality and being ineffective at tackling the climate crisis.
Carbon markets are *the* solution to the climate crisis coming from Northern governments and financial institutions. The European Climate Exchange estimates that the carbon market will be worth $3.1 trillion by 2020, and by 2025 will be worth more than oil.
Locally, Leeds Friends of the Earth has put together some useful resources on carbon trading, and has been working within the national FoE organisation to strengthen its position on this pivotal issue. More information here:
http://sites.google.com/site/leedsfoe/carbon-trading
We now have workshop space for Climate Justice, and look forward to hearing from others on these topics.
Another interesting document is the Greenhouse Develoment Rights Framework which can be found at
www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all~content=a908180576