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FRIDAYS FOR FUTURE GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE
BY BEATRICE K .
If there is one climate strike you should attend this year , this next one is it . Make your voice heard !
We are back ! Join the Environmentally Mindful group as well as other AWCH members at the largest global climate strike of the year on Friday , September 24 .
Over 70 countries claim they will achieve “ net zero ” carbon emissions by 2050 , which sounds great . But , in actuality , we only have about six years of our worldwide carbon budget left to spend if we want to keep our global surface temperature below 1.5C degrees .
Over the past few months , Fridays For Future has been reignited , meeting in person in cities worldwide . But that doesn ’ t mean the heat of Fridays For Future died down during the pandemic , when in-person contact was limited . If anything , the organization has grown and spread its message further than ever , as every person on the planet has been directly impacted by the effects of climate change . During the pandemic , we have seen governments ignore the MAPA ( Most Affected Peoples and Areas ), and Fridays For Future has spelled out its message to world leaders for what this upcoming global climate strike will mean .
The message to world leaders 1 :
1 . The northern hemisphere must cut emissions drastically and set concrete plans to ensure we reach net zero emissions .
2 . Work towards a global recovery from COVID-19 by ensuring equitable vaccine distribution .
3 . Recognize the climate crisis as a risk to human life .
4 . Recognize the importance of biodiversity to indigenous communities and commit to making ecocide a punishable crime internationally .
5 . End violence against indigenous people and small farmers and listen to environmental and land defenders .
We want you to be part of the movement ! Join us in person , bring a sign , a mask , a friend , your dog , or just yourself , and make your voice heard !
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