Scoop November 2011
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| + | ==Sat 26th November, Greenhouse: The African Climate Connection== | ||
| + | To Mark the forthcoming United Nations climate talks to be held in Durban South Africa, an African themed photographic exhibition will take place at the Greenhouse Environment Centre, Bethel Street, Norwich. On Saturday 26 November at 11:00am, Norwich South MP Simon Wright will declare the exhibition open. Norwich North MP Chloe Smith has also bee invited and we are waiting for her to confirm. | ||
| + | The event aims to help make the connection between our local community and the talks in Africa and is one of a number taking place throughout the country. Following the opening, Mr. Wright will meet constituents and local campaigners from Stop Climate Chaos Coalition member organisations as well as key individuals from the City. | ||
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| + | Numbers at the Greenhouse are limited, so if you or fellow councillors would like to attend and express their climate concerns to Mr. Wright, please contact me. email: east@stopclimatechaos.org tel: 07530 533747 | ||
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| + | To compliment the Greenhouse event there will be an 'impromptu' gathering of African drummers and dancers and banner waving individuals somewhere in the city centre. A good number of people are expected and we will be seeking local media coverage. | ||
| + | Details TBA. Again, please contact me for more info. | ||
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| + | You may also be interested in an online debate with Chris Huhne (Energy and Climate Minister) to be held on 1st December just before he heads off to Durban. You'll be able to submit questions ahead of, and during, the debate which will be shown live on the African Climate Connection home page: http://www.the-african-climate.org | ||
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| + | The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition spans over 100 organisations from environment and development charities to unions, faith, community and women's organisations. The combined supporter base is over 11 million people. (to see who are members go to bottom of homepage at: www.stopclimatechaos.org ) | ||
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==Occupy Norwich ongoing, visit/support any time, for as long as you can== | ==Occupy Norwich ongoing, visit/support any time, for as long as you can== | ||
