UN calls for system change - join demos on 12 Nov!

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Hi John,

“We had our chance to make incremental changes, but that time is over. Only a root-and-branch transformation of our economies and societies can save us from accelerating climate disaster.”
– Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UN Environment Programme

Last week the UN issued its direst warning since it told us this was “code red for humanity”, announcing it saw “no credible pathway to 1.5°C in place”(1). With COP27 less than two weeks away, and many countries still not having followed through on last year’s pledges, we are currently on track for 2.8°C of warming by the end of the century. Given the extent of the destruction caused by just 1°C of warming so far this is a truly terrifying prospect.

The UN report says that the 45% cut in emissions by 2030 to have any hope of keeping 1.5°C alive is a feat that could only be achieved by “urgent system-wide transformation”. In particular the UN identified that we need fundamental changes to our energy, food and financial systems. This of course comes as no surprise to those of us who’ve been campaigning for a systemic approach to climate change for decades.

“Solutions to transform societies exist, but the time for collective, multilateral action is now.”

On Saturday 12 November we will stand together – a huge global movement of movements – to protest against the inadequacies of the COP process and show the world that now is the time for action.

Mass mobilisations across the country

When: Saturday 12 November, various start times
Where: Everywhere!

The list of decentralised protests just keeps growing and shows no signs of stopping! Additional locations will be added to the Climate Justice Coalition website as they’re announced, where you will also find meeting points and times. As it currently stands there will be additional rallies in:

Head to the Climate Justice Coalition website for times and meeting points, or follow the links to take you to the individual Facebook and Eventbrite pages. If you want to announce an event in your own town then email us at [email protected] and we'll help you get set up.

See you on the streets!

Thank you,
Daisy Pearson,
Activism Team at Global Justice Now

Read more

1. 'Emissions Gap Report 2022', UN, 27 October 2022

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