Copenhagen

The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change offers a chance for the nations of the world to band together to meet the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced.

God Begins to Smile

posted Dec 15, 2009

Video: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, calling for a legally binding agreement on climate change, says the movement for climate justice in Copenhagen would cheer God up.

350.org Weekend of Action: Global Mobilization on Climate Change

To show their support for a legally binding climate agreement coming out of Copenhagen, climate activists came together December 11-13 to hold candlelight vigils and rallies to show solidarity with the nations who suffer the earliest and most severe impacts of climate change. In Copenhagen, 60,000 people attended a mass demonstration on December 12. Over 1,000 people were arrested.

Update from Copenhagen

by Gary Braasch

posted Dec 14, 2009

As week two begins, the U.N. climate negotiations focus on global inequality.

A Global Day of Action

by Alison Hamm

posted Dec 14, 2009

The largest environmental demonstration in history took place in Copenhagen on Saturday.

Tens of Thousands March in Copenhagen

by Madeline Ostrander

posted Dec 12, 2009

Demonstrators outside the U.N. negotiations demand a climate deal.

It's Going to Be Beautiful

by Bill McKibben

posted Dec 11, 2009

Bill McKibben: There are reasons to be encouraged about the negotiations in Copenhagen, and ways to get involved in your own backyard.

Kumi Naidoo on How We'll Win at Copenhagen

by Madeline Ostrander

posted Dec 11, 2009

Forget the cynicism. The activists who made Copenhagen possible are ramping up the pressure for a strong and binding deal on climate change.

Youth and Indigenous Activists Escalate Protests

by Joshua Kahn Russell

posted Dec 10, 2009

In Copenhagen, diverse coalitions of activists are supporting each other in calling for a binding and equitable treaty.

How to Talk to Your Friends About Copenhagen

by Madeline Ostrander

posted Dec 10, 2009

Talking about climate change may be one of the most revolutionary things you can do. But how do you strike up your own Copenhagen conversations—and what do you say once you do?

We Hold the Key to Copenhagen

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Dec 10, 2009

"We the People" will have to act up if we want a global agreement that averts climate chaos.

Video: Youth Activists Crash Live Climate Denier Webcast

by Brooke Jarvis

posted Dec 09, 2009

A group of young activists took over the stage, telling Americans for Prosperity that real prosperity comes from clean energy.

Cool Globes in Copenhagen

"Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet" is a public art exhibit featuring over 25 large globes, each with a different message about climate change. The exhibit was introduced to Copenhagen in November and will stay up while the climate talks take place.

Global South Demands Climate Justice

by Jennifer Krill, Adrian Wilson.

posted Dec 09, 2009

Delegates from developing nations are worried about the fairness of the COP-15 process after the leakage of an early negotiation text.

Copenhagen's Conscience: The Youth Climate Movement Won't Settle

by Jessy Tolkan

posted Dec 08, 2009

Youth activists are playing an important role: refusing to allow the smallness of politics to stand in the way of the fair and globally-binding deal that our generation demands for survival.

Video: It's Hot in Here Dance

by Brooke Jarvis

posted Dec 08, 2009

Before the summit's first plenary, young activists inject energy and passion into the proceedings.