Building the Dec 8 demo in London

This page is envisaged as mainly for coordinating leafleting but please use it to post any activity related to building the Dec 8th demo that you would like others to know about and join in with.

Fliering coordinators: North London - Kate T strawberrybluewoodland@yahoo.co.uk
John Ackers john.ackers.mail.com 02076907263
Email Group for North London
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/ccc-north-london

West London Aneaka aneaka@googlemail.com 07903118994

Email Group for West london
name: W London CCC flyering
home page: http://groups.google.com/group/w-london-ccc-flyering?hl=en
email address w-london-ccc-flyering@googlegroups.com

East London Jo Abbess 07717221396 jo.abbess@gmail.com
Nic Lee 07942000089 nicglee@yahoo.co.uk
Email group for East London
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/east_london_climate_change_campaign/

South London Chris Blake chrisblake1977@yahoo.vo.uk
Duncan Law dl@duncanlaw.co.uk 079586 35181

Fliering for the demo - times, dates and places :

Russel Square (note change of location !)
Monday 26th 5.30 pm
Contact James woodcockjames@hotmail.com 07910072079

Blackhorse Road
Monday Nov 19th 5.15/5.30pm until 6.30
Simon Gould 07986 904748 simongouldd@yahoo.co.uk

On Stoke Newington Church St. Meet at jct with Green Lanes nr Robinson Crusoe pub.
Weds 21 Nov 5.30 to 7 pm
Fliering cyclists (in particular but obviously anyone else as well)
Jeremy 07816 839883 jeremy.hill1@btopenworld.com

Ealing Broadway and Notting Hill Tube stations
5-7 pm Wednesday 21st
Aneaka aneaka@googlemail.com 07903118994
(Some should be in fancy dress)

London Bridge
Wednesday 21 Nov 6.00 pm – contact Hilary Gander on 07816 935863 hilary_gander@hotmail.com

Hammersmith tube (both exits if we have enough people)
Wed 21st 5.15-6.15pm
Sarah Murdock s.l.murdock05@gmail.com 07879424631

Angel
Thursday 22 November morning rush hour 8 to 9am
Fliering cyclists (in particular but obviously anyone else as well)
Jeremy 07816 839883 jeremy.hill1@btopenworld.com

Finsbury Park
Thursday 22nd 6.15 pm
Kate strawberrybluewoodland@yahoo.co.uk

Walthamstow Central
Monday 26th
Simon Gould 07986 904748 simongouldd@yahoo.co.uk

Stoke Newington Farmers Market Church St N16
Sat Dec 1st 11am to 1pm
Jeremy 07816 839883 jeremy.hill1@btopenworld.com

Highbury and Islington Tube
Wed Dec 5th at 5.30pm
Debbie 020 7263 1016
debo@macunlimited.net

FLYPOSTING
7pm Thursday 22 November
Outside the entrance to Stoke Newington Train Station, Stamford Hill, N16
Tom Wall iamtomwall@hotmail.com 07988692362

2005/11/18 - Christians Join International Day of Climate Protest

CTBI Communications
Anne van Staveren 020 7654 7220 mobile 07939 139 881
anne.van.staveren@ctbi.org.uk
www.ctbi.org.uk/news/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Notice to NEWS DESKS 18 November 2005

Summit urged: shape up to climate change

Christians Join International Day of Climate Protest

On Saturday 3 December, Christians from all denominations will gather at Hinde Street Methodist Church in London to pray for international action to prevent disastrous global climate change. The service forms part of an International Day of Climate Protest to mark United Nations Climate Talks.

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, which brings together Churches of Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican, Reformed and Pentecostal traditions, is supporting the ecumenical service through Operation Noah, the church-led climate change campaign.

World leaders will meet in Montreal from 29 November to 9 December to begin the process of agreeing a gameplan for averting dangerous climate change after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012.

The ecumenical service in London will be organized by Christian Ecology Link. There will be speakers from Tearfund, and the Religious Society of Friends, together with Ruth Jarman, representing Operation Noah. They will be joined by others from churches, aid agencies, and development and environmental groups.

Demonstrations will take place in other major European cities, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin, as well as in America, Canada, and the Global South. Thousands are expected to march in London. Christians will form part of an interfaith section of people whose religious beliefs have inspired them to bear witness. The rally culminates outside the US Embassy at 2.30pm, where Christian leaders are among those offered a platform. The service will follow at nearby Hinde Street (West London Mission) from 4pm to 5pm.

Revd Dr David Pickering, Moderator of Operation Noah, said, “We will be making life very hard for future generations if Montreal fails to agree a way forward on long term action on climate change. The Kyoto Protocol must be followed up with far bigger cuts in our carbon emissions. Binding targets are the only way to stop catastrophic climate changes kicking in. Not only that, we want Montreal to recognize that within a safe global carbon budget every country, everyone, rich or poor, is entitled to a fair share of the economic benefits which responsible use of fossil fuels can bring.”

“A strong and united Christian presence at the International Day of Climate Protest in London would demonstrate that Christians are committed to taking concerted action to safeguard the life on Earth, both now and for future generations," he added.

Organizers are encouraging people to travel to the event by foot, bicycle or public transport.

-Ends –

For further information:
For further details on Operation Noah
Revd Dr David Pickering, Moderator of Operation Noah 0113 269 7002
Paul Bodenham, Co-ordinator of Operation Noah 01949 861516
Anne van Staveren Communications Officer, CTBI 020 7654 7220 or 07939 139 881

NOTES TO EDITORS

1. Churches Together in Britain and Ireland is the umbrella body for all the major Christian Churches in Britain and Ireland and brings together Roman Catholic, Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Reformed, and Pentecostal traditions. It liaises with ecumenical bodies in Britain and Ireland as well as ecumenical organizations at European and world levels. Its work includes Church Life, Church and Society, Mission, Inter Faith Relations, International Affairs and Racial Justice. It provides a forum for joint decision-making and enables the Churches to take action together. See www.ctbi.org.uk
2. Weblinks

Operation Noah: www.christian-ecology.org.uk/noah
Christian Ecology Link: www.christian-ecology.org.uk
Climate March on 3 December in London: www.campaigncc.org 020 7549 0395

For details of the 11th session of the Conference of Parties to the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place from 29 November to 9 December in Montreal, see www.unfccc.int Email secretariat@unfccc.int

2005/11/20 - Snorkel Muslims highlight Bangladesh Climate Threat

THE LONDON ISLAMIC NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (LINE)

PRESS RELEASE

SNORKEL MUSLIMS HIGHLIGHT BANGLADESH CLIMATE THREAT

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday 20th November 2005

CONTACT: Muzammal Hussain (Group contact for LINE): 0845 456 3960;

To mark the start of Islam Awareness Week tomorrow, Muslims from the 'London Islamic Network for the Environment', (LINE), highlighted the threat facing Bangladesh from sea level rise due to climatic change by wearing snorkel masks and flippers, whilst holding a banner stating "Get Serious on Climate". The stunt took place at midday today in Brick Lane, the heart of the London Bangladeshi community.

By wearing snorkel gear, the LINE campaigners drew attention to the fact that higher global temperatures are causing sea levels to rise, posing a threat to millions of people, especially in Bangladesh. LINE is thus urging everyone, governments, community groups and individuals to play their part in meeting the climate challenge.

The event took place the day before the launch of Islam Awareness Week to point to the fact that positive environmental action is integral to Islamic teachings, and also to encourage fellow Islamic organisations to give the issue of climate change the seriousness it truly deserves.

The group also drew attention to major climate change demonstration on Saturday 3rd December at Lincoln's Inn Fields in London. This is expected to be the biggest climate demonstration ever to take place in the UK and the campaigners were handing out information about the march to passers by.

Group Contact for LINE, Muzammal Hussain said:

"Given the massive threat posed by climate change, we believe it's vital for the environmental message of Islam to rise to the forefront of what is called 'Islam Awareness Week'. With more frequent floods and intense hurricanes not only do the early signs of climatic change already seem to be with us, but the situation will get much worse. Unless urgent action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, up to twenty percent of Bangladesh could permanently disappear under the waves, flooding fifteen million people from their homes."

LINE member, Mumtaz said:

"We had alot of fun whilst raising awareness on an otherwise neglected issue. We look forward to a diverse presence on Saturday December 3rd. So be there, be fair!"

(ENDS)

Contact: Muzammal Hussain (Group contact for LINE): 0845 456 3960;

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

1) Islam Awareness week 2005 is the 11th year of Islam Awareness Week. It begins on Monday 21st November and ends on Sunday 27 th November. During the week, Muslim communities throughout the UK organise a range of activities and events: See http://www.iaw.org.uk

2) LINE (The London Islamic Network for the Environment) is an Islamic environmental group open to people of all faiths and beliefs. It was set up in 2004.

3) According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which comprises of more than 2, 000 independent scientists from different countries, given a sea-level rise of 1 metre, 20.7% of Bangladesh could be exposed, leading to the displacement of 14.8 million people.

4) Saturday 3rd November is a day of international climate demonstrations. It is the Saturday midway between the first MOP (first 'Meeting of Parties' to the Kyoto Protocol) climate talks in Montreal, which take place from 28th November to 9 th December. Climate demonstrations will be taking place on the same day in major cities around the world. See http://www.campaigncc.org

photo http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINEnotices/

2005/12/01 - International Day of Climate Protest (London)

Campaign against Climate Change
02075490395 07903316331
Press enquiries 3rd December: 07962 932 987

Press Release
For Immediate Release

Thousands will demand action on climate in London demo as demonstrators around the world protest US obstructionism at Montreal Climate Talks on Saturday December 3rd

Michael Meacher MP, Norman baker MP, Caroline Lucas MEP and George Monbiot to speak.

The London Climate March on Saturday December 3rd will be many times bigger than any demonstration on the issue so far, and will be part of the first truly global protest on climate change as demonstrations and events around the world take place in more than thirty countries (see www.globalclimatecampaign.org ). A minimum of 15, 000 are expected at the centrepiece event in Montreal itself, but protestors demanding urgent action on climate change will be taking to the streets in cities across the world from New York to Helsinki, from Capetown to Moscow, and from Seoul to Sydney – as well as in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin in the British isles.

The International Day of Climate Protest has been initiated by the Campaign against Climate Change in the UK in order to demand that Australia and the US ratify Kyoto and that world leaders move as rapidly as possible to an effective and equitable international emissions reductions treaty. Campaign against Climate Change is part of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition.

In the UK around 30 Public Meetings on climate change have been held around the country and about 30 coaches booked at the last count. The London Climate March will assemble at 12 noon in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, to march past the ExxonMobil London offices, the Australian Embassy, and Downing Street, to finish with a rally and speeches at the US embassy from around 3 pm to 4 pm. The London protest has acquired an extra urgency in the light of Tony Blair’s apparent signalling of a Bush-ward shift on climate policy so that organisers have rerouted the march past Downing street where a letter will be handed in, demanding that the British government reaffirm its commitment to an international climate treaty with firm legally binding targets on emissions reductions.

There will also be a Cycle Protest that assembles at the Thames Barrier (South side) at 9.30 am to go via Greenwich and London Bridge to join the main demonstration as it assembles in Lincoln’s Inn fields.

Other speakers will include Peter Bunyard, Science Editor for the Ecologist, Fazlun Khalid from the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and the Environmental Sciences, Ruth Jarman from Christian Ecology Link, Nick Rau, climate campaigner from Friends of the Earth and Benedict Southworth, Director of the World Development Movement.

There will be a meeting with Professor Tariq Ramadan, to discuss the issues raised by the march at the London Muslim Centre (near the East London Mosque) at 6.45 on the evening before the march (Friday 2nd) and a Christian ecumenical service “Prayers for the Planet” at Hinde Street Methodist church, London W1, after the march at 4.00 pm.

Michael Meacher MP says “After a good record on climate change, there is now a disturbing shift in British government policy that is a seriously retrograde step and will undermine that record. After Kyoto ends in 2012, any regime which contains no targets or time scales will play straight into the hands of President Bush and would wreck the entire global effort to stop and reverse global warming.”

Norman Baker MP says “It is absolutely appropriate to use this International Day of Action on the 3rd December to bring home the strong feelings of the British public about the need to take action on climate change, and our dismay at the totally unacceptable response of the Bush administration. As far as I’m concerned George W Bush is the Environment’s Public Enemy Number one”

Caroline Lucas MEP says "Climate change is the greatest threat facing us. World leaders meeting in Montreal next week must agree to adopt tough binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions - with the richest nations making the fastest cuts. I hope many thousands will take part in the climate march to let Tony Blair know that it's not just his own advisers that are worried about his failure to act meaningfully on climate change - it's the electorate with the power to turf Labour out of office too."

George Monbiot says “Climate Change is the biggest issue humanity has ever faced and we need to see a turnout which reflects this. Please drop everything else you are doing and come – nothing is more important”

Notes.
1/ Speakers are available for interviews – please ring one of the contact numbers below.
2/ Details of the London March are at www.campaigncc.org
3/ Details of the International Day of Climate Protest, and demonstrations and events around the world , are at
www.globalclimatecampaign.org
4/ The Campaign against Climate Change has been organising the biggest street demonstrations on climate change in the UK for the last 5 years. Honorary President is George Monbiot, Honorary Vice-Presidents Michael Meacher MP, Norman Baker MP and Caroline Lucas MEP. Campaign against Climate Change is part of the Stop Climate Chaos coalition.

Contacts:
Mobile number for Press Enquiries on the day : 07962 932987
Phil Thornhill, Coordinator, Campaign against Climate Change 02075490395, 07903316331, phil edw campaigncc.org
John Ackers 02076907263, 07940887952, john.ackers xyg campaigncc.org
Nathalie Koerfer, 07770874363 nathaliekoerfer yte hotmail.co.uk

2006/7/13 Getting Creative! Minutes from the N4 Planning Meeting

We had a creative evening at Housman's Bookshop on 13th July 2006. We gathered to discuss our plans for 4th November 2006, when we will be taking part in what we predict will be the United Kingdom's largest ever environmental demonstration. Here are the minutes from the meeting. Some items that were discussed, such as place names and people names have been omitted because they are embargoed or not yet agreed, either within the Campaign against Climate Change, or with our colleagues in Stop Climate Chaos. More information will appear later to confirm or deny any rumours and plans...

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Campaign against Climate Change : Planning for N4 : Minutes from 13th July 2006
Held at Housman's Bookshop (under Campaign against Climate Change office).

Present : Jonathan Neale, Jonathan Essex, Nick Hutton, Nic Lee, Simon Gould,
John Davis, Poppy, Sarah Joyce, Mandy, James, Kelly Hilditch, Jo Abbess

Apologies : John Sinha (film screening), Calvin Jones (holiday), Phil Thornhill (holiday),
Duncan Law (holiday), Nathalie Koerfer (campaigning at a festival), Delyth Johnson,
Paula Holling, Jeannie Jonathan, Chris Vernon, Tom Hellberg, Theresa McManus,
Tony Staunton, Jim James Rowland Levy (assumed).
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1. Discussion around Outline Timeline for 4th November 2006

Discussions between Campaign against Climate Change, Stop Climate Chaos
and the Christian group (including Tearfund and Christian Ecology Link) have
produced a list of timings as follows (subject to modification at this stage) :-

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4th November 2006
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9.30 (9.45) - 10.45 Ecumenical Christian Meeting, St Martin's in the Fields, Trafalgar Square.

10.00 Start of Campaign against Climate Change Bicycle Ride.

11.00 - 12.00 Theological Discussion about Climate Change, St Martin's in the Fields.

11.30 Campaign against Climate Change start gathering in Grosvenor Square.
Cyclists arrive in Grosvenor Square.

12.00 Campaign against Climate Change Rally at US Embassy, Grosvenor Square.

12.15 - 3pm Meditation Space (for Contemplatives rather than Complainers).

1pm - 3pm Campaign against Climate Change MARCH FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE JUSTICE.
Stop Climate Chaos Rally, Central London.

1.45 - 2pm MARCH FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE JUSTICE arrives as Stop Climate Chaos Rally.

4pm ? Ecumenical Christian Meeting, St Paul's (?) Covent Garden.

7pm ? Possible After-Party or gathering in a Public House.

[ NOTE : Please come back to me if you hear of any other timings for events on the day. ]

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2. Logistics & Critical : Need Further Action

IMPORTANT : There was not enough time to cover all the logistics issues. There needs to be
further work on this in later meetings.

2a. The exact timing of the big speakers

We want to be sure that the MARCH FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE JUSTICE reaches the
Stop Climate Chaos Rally in time to hear the big speakers, and that the whole of the
march has arrived, not just the front.

ACTION : CCC to raise this with Stop Climate Chaos.

2b. Cross Party speakers ?

Does the Campaign want to get in touch with Colin Challen MP about suggesting
people to invite to speak across the political spectrum ? It was mentioned that there
was a fuss about inviting a Conservative speaker.

Zac Goldsmith was mentioned, as was John Gummer. People against John Gummer
said he was part of the old Margaret Thatcher administration, and hence too close to
the bad old guard. (Zac Goldsmith is perhaps too rich to be able to identify with us ?)
Zac Goldsmith would at least be a non-politician.

DECISION : Jonathan Neale said that this was not the right meeting to discuss the
selection of speakers, so the meeting agreed to leave the big debate about exactly
who will be invited to speak until the next Campaign meeting on 27th July.

2c. Bicycle Storage

Simon Gould from the Bicycle Ride coordination, wants to know from whoever is in
logistics cooperation with the Metropolitan Police :-

2c1. Can we store bicycles in Grosvenor Square or will we have to wheel them to
the Stop Climate Chaos Rally ?

2c2. Is there a place where we can store bicycles at the Stop Climate Chaos Rally ?

ACTION : CCC to put these questions to the Metropolitan Police.

2d. Bicycle Route and Stops

The route suggested is 50 minutes, plus 2 stops of 5 minutes each for protest.
The two suggested places to protest are Australia House and Downing Street,
but we are sure the Police will not allow a stop at Downing Street. Can someone
suggest another place for protest along the bike route ?

ACTION : Jonathan Essex to contact http://www.hacan.org.uk (and Transport 2000 ?
and possibly Airport Watch ?) regarding possible protest stops on the bicycle route.

2e. Checking the Bicycle Route

The Metropolitan Police will be checking the bicycle route, so it is subject to change
and is not listed here.

2f. Postcards

The fabulous postcards by Guy Shrubsole - are an example of what the bicycle route
could distribute to advertise the bicycle route (and we could use these or a more specific
one on the day)

2g. Publicity for Bicycle Ride

The Bicycle Ride can do their own publicity. Critical Mass can be leafletted, and submissions
can be made to the LCC for the magazine. [ There was a suggestion by e-mail to contact all
the individual groups of the London Cycling Campaign individually. The details are on the
website. Also, John Ackers has a contact at LCC that could be useful. ]

ACTION : Simon Gould to put Bicycle Ride publicity plan in motion.

DECISION : James suggested we started advertising the Bicycle Ride in August. This was agreed.

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3. Creative Suggestions

The agenda suggestion of breakout groups was dismissed by those present.

There was a decision to work with the Creative Suggestions as a whole group.

All the suggestions so far received were described and then discussed.

3a. Kyoto-Killer Climate Criminals

[ Written suggestion : "...dressed in black or maybe mock prison costumes. Led
by Bush, as condemned by 'mock trial' plus cronies, corporate backers etc with
labels identifying them and their 'crime' ( eg 'Phil Cooney : systematically doctored
& toned down climate change reports at behest of Whitehouse'). Banner at front
would be something like : 'Condemned for Crimes against the Planet and Destroying
our Childrens’ Future' " ]

DECISION : The meeting blocked this creative suggestion on the grounds that we should
not ask people to dress in black to identify with bad behaviour. Some will find this offensive.
It could be considered racist. Also, we're as much climate criminals as other people, so why
create the illusion of good versus bad ?

3b. Mock Trial of Climate Criminals

DECISION : The meeting blocked this creative suggestion on the grounds that the theme of
prisoners could be highly offensive and has been overused recently re Guantanamo Bay,
and in Stop the War protests.

[ NOTE : Jeannie J proposed the idea of serving a fake Blair and Bush an ASBO for bad
climate behaviour - would that be an Anti-Climate Behaviour Order or ACBO then ? ]

3c. Angels for Global Climate Justice

[ Written suggestion : "dressed in white/light colours. ( Whilst 'Climate Criminals'
represents traditional 'protest against' + satire of 'bad guys', this would represent
the positive vision that better defines the criminal negativity of Bush and the rest.
Angels might carry appropriate labels plus the (nearly150) flags of Kyoto ratifying
countries ( most of which we have already) - thereby symbolising international
cooperation. Banner at front might be : 'Angels of International Cooperation and
Global Climate Justice'. The 2 banners should be at head of columns, side-by-side,
giving our message." ]

DECISION : The meeting blocked this creative suggestion on the grounds that it could be
taken as too religious - and that we do not want to associate white with good and black with
bad (even if we use "light forces" versus "dark"). Although both the Climate Criminals and the
Angels concepts were suggested to create a theme for the march, in fact it could be too complex.

3d. Green Sashes

The meeting heard the proposal that we should adopt the approach taken by Make Poverty
History in choosing a colour as the theme for N4, and after some debate we settled on the
colour green.

DECISION : The meeting decided to ask everyone to wear something green to N4, and to
make some simple green sashes from reclaimed/recycled material to hand out (for a small
donation) to people who did not have anything green with them.

The slogan for the green sashes could be something like "If You Miss The World - There's
No Future" or "I'm Not Missing The World" referring to the sashes that beauty pageant
contestants wear.

3e. Climate Monsters

The meeting heard the proposal to still have a few people in costumes as a photo opportunity
and a stunt for the march - and that these costumes should depict Climate Monsters. These
will be highly visible - a troupe of people will be needed to make them and wear them. It was
felt that a few people with iconic images could have a large impact, and that monsters could
be a good theme. Mandy suggested a Climate Monster with a George Bush face coming out
of an oil barrel.

DECISION : The meeting decided we should have Creativity Workshop days to make the
monsters and other props (and the green sashes).

ACTION : Kelly H (or Duncan and Jo) to approach BSVCC http://www.bsvcc.org to see if
we can negotiate free use of the "Rehearsal Space" for days of creative construction of
monsters and sashes. Other alternative venues suggested were LARC London Action
Resource Centre and the Synergy Project.

ACTION : CCC to put a call out to Creatives volunteers for these Creative Workshop days.
Sarah Joyce and Duncan Law have the list of the people in the Creatives breakout from
3rd June conference. CCC need to ask people to donate materials.

ACTION : Jonathan E to ask the WDM World Development Movement if they would like to
collaborate on creative ideas for N4. [ NOTE : The next WDM camp is on Climate Change
and the title will be "Whose Rules Rule ?" This will be mid-October 2006. ]

3f. Creative Leafletting Strategy

There were several excellent suggestions regarding printed materials that we could
design for use on the day of N4 itself, but also beforehand : including :-

* Putting "10 Things You Need To Know About Climate Change" on literature.
* Putting "10 Things You Can Do Yourself About Climate Change" on literature.
* Bookmarks, business cards, beer mats and postcards could be used.
* To creatively leaflet people, why not use the "Climate Fairy" costume idea -
have the people handing out literature to be dressed in their own ways as fairies
to mark them out. We need to emphasise we are not "green meanies"...

ACTION : Nathalie K, Guy Shrubsole and Sarah Joyce to be asked to come up with
some fresh ideas for literature for N4 and before.

3g. Bonfire Party

DECISION : The meeting blocked the idea of a Bonfire Party as being too much work
to organise in addition to the march. A bonfire was said to be bad for Climate Change.
A bonfire was also said to be climate neutral. Also, fireworks were said to be eco-unfriendly,
and threatening to wildlife. Also, it was said that a permit would be needed for a public fire.

There was talk of having a get-together in the evening of N4 in a pub somewhere, but not
too far away like it was last year...

Also, there are rumours that the Mayor of London is going to host a fireworks party, and
that will be much larger than anything we could attempt to put on, so let's leave this to
"Green Ken".

3h. Bonfire Sculpture

DECISION : This idea was left to the Creative Workshops to take on if they want to.

3i. Hot Air Globe / Balloon

The meeting thrashed out quite a few ideas about having a large Globe, or Hot Air balloon,
depicting somehow that politicians are still blowing hot air. This conversation did not
result in any decisions or actions, so could be considered further.

3j. "Remember, Remember, the 4th of November"

The meeting did not discuss this catchphrase in detail, so it could be considered further.

3k. Information Posters

The meeting discussed the proposal to have fixed banners at various points
along the route with jingling little bells and little cymbals hanging from them.
These banners would have information that should strike people as "Ouch !
I didn't know that. I need to join in !" There was assent to the idea that we need
to have decent quality banners.

DECISION : The meeting blocked this idea as being difficult to arrange in terms
of logistics on the day - but that we should have such banners mobile in the
crowd. Something else for the Creative Workshop days to make.

3l. Artist & Public Building : Neon Sign to read "Campaign against Climate Change"

This idea is in progress. Nathalie K can help the artist source the finance. The meeting
thought that it would be possible to have some tiny input into the actual wording or
wordings of the message. Some of the details of this project should be kept secret.

3m. Carbon Caps

The idea of asking people to bring along their own handmade or handsewn caps with
a large C stitched to them to symbolise the fact that we need an upper limit or cap on
Carbon Emissions.

DECISION : The meeting felt that this idea could be for merchandising, but not for the
march. Anyway the green sashes were better as a clothing theme to visually unify us.

ACTION : Jo to ask Nathalie to approach clothing designers about the prospects of
sourcing them, ethically.

3n. Eco-Churchills

DECISION : The meeting blocked the idea of getting some people dressed as Churchill
waving V signs and things that are not really cigars, as it was felt that references to war
would not be appropriate, especially given the imperialist position of Churchill

There was a suggestion that we would not object to Eco-Gandhis however, and Nick
Hutton volunteered to make weave his own dhoti and Be The Change. We don't want
to be too UK-centric.

3o. International Flags

There was some discussion about how to use the 150 flags of international countries
that we have. No concrete conclusions were drawn.

3p. Eco-Chic Fashion Show

IMPORTANT : This idea came up in the pub after the main meeting.

The basic idea is to design and make green eco-chic fashionable and stylish clothes
that can be modelled in an outdoor fashion show (no venue means no cost).

If all the clothes are green, then this is promotional for N4.

The clothes could be made of secondhand or reclaimed green materials, and put
together in the Creative Workshops we are planning.

A street fashion show would be a cool photo opportunity !

On the back of this fashion show, we could auction the clothes on a website
known as "greenbay", and take it forward as an ongoing activity.

ACTION : Sarah and Jo and Jonathan to contact Nathalie and others regarding
help with designers who could help with this.

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4. Other Discussion

4a. Naming

The meeting was very much in favour of calling the N4 march the

"MARCH FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE JUSTICE"

as the concept of Climate Justice will be a good rallying point for many groups in Civil Society,
including (perhaps especially) the Christian Churches and Development / Aid Agencies.

4b. Music

The N4 Rally will have some music, followed by speakers, followed by music.

There will be a tight schedule, so probably not much of a chance to invite whomever to play
during the CCC Rally part of the day.

Mandy wants to invite Rhythms of Resistance. If they come they could play along the march
to keep us dancing !

4c. Fundraising

16th September 2006 will be a day of national activities in support of 4th November 2006,
and we hope to do some fundraising on that day.

We are also in discussion with some people who would like to see a big open air concert
as a benefit gig for the Campaign against Climate Change.

There are also ideas for asking every bar, church hall, restaurant, theatre and community
centre in London to hold an "unplugged" acoustic music concert in support of N4 - maybe
even on the evening of N4 - or the evening before.

This would be a bit like Oxjam maybe ?

http://oxfam.co.uk/what_you_can_do/oxjam/index.htm

4d. Banner Suggestions (from Jeannie J) :-

"TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE A FUTURE OUR CHILDREN WILL LOOK FORWARD TO...
WHY NOT JOIN US MR BUSH ?"

"IF YOU JOIN IN MR. BUSH TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE A FUTURE OUR CHILDREN
WILL LOOK FORWARD TO"

"Won't you join us in creating the a future we can look forward to, Mr Bush ?"

"TEN YEARS TO GO...WE CAN DO IT IF WE REALLY WANT ...WE NEED YOU MR BUSH"

"IT 'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US MR BUSH - YET - TO CREATE A FUTURE WE CAN
LOOK FORWARD TO"

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2006/7/25 Minutes of monthly branch meeting

MINUTES OF CCC LONDON MEETING 25 JULY
Attending - .Fiona, Sarah, Sue, Nic L, Nathalie, Nick H, James,
Calvin, Hardwin, Jonathan N, Jonathan E, Sue, Phil, John A.
Minutes by Jonathan N.

INTERNATIONAL. Phil reported on the G8 and Russia, Jonathan
N on latest list of countries participating. Now include New
Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Kenya,
South Africa, Costa Rica, Mexico, USA, Canada, Norway,
Finland, Russia, Turkey, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia,
Czech, Poland, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain,
Portugal, Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland, and probably
Barbados and Costa Rica.

REPORT ON SCC AGM by Nick H. Went very well, very friendly.
We stood Phil for the one place open on the board, may or may
not get in. They want to coordinate the arrangements for Nov
4 very closely with us.

PARTY OUTSIDE US Embassy. Next one on 19 august, fun and
music, 2 to 6 pm. Then as part of the national local actions on
Sept 16th. Meeting needed to coordinate it.

LONDON BIG PUBLIC MEETING – George Monbiot invited. Has
since accepted for Oct 4. Lond discussion of other possible
speakers. Calvin emphasized that he was doing the national
day of action organizing, so the people at the London meeting
would have to organize for the London public meeting. PHIL to
book speakers and venue. PHIL and CALVIN to get leaflets
printed and for distribution from next London meeting.
INTERNAL MOBILISATION – General agreement that we had to
start getting seriously organised for the demonstration now.
That means small working groups to do the actual work. We
decided on the following group meetings:

LOGISTICS, meets when?

CREATIVE, meets weds 9 august at the office, 6.30, Sarah to
coordinate meeting.

OUTREACH, meets 6.30 on tues 8 august at the office, John A
to coordinate meeting.

INTERNATIONAL, Nathalie to coordinate meeting.

MEDIA AND PROMOTION, meets 6.30 on thurs 10 august at
the office, Duncan to coordinate meeting.

NEXT LONDON MEETING, Tuesday 15 August, 6.30. (At the
Golden Lion pub, maybe? Phil to book and email people.)

(Jonathan N)

2006/8/08 Minutes of Outreach meeting

Brief notes and actions from outreach meeting at 5 Caledonian Road.

Present Emily Eric Sharlene Fiona D, Hardwin, James W, Calvin, Phil, John A, Jonathan E

Calvin suggested we tackle
-Leaflet
-Climate Camp
-Cross Promotion
-Unions

Phil announced that Sarah was doing new flyer that would hopefully be ready for climate camp.

James suggested that we need to hit the students union freshers week events and the remaining festivals and London events. like Notting Hill and FinFest.

Action: Hardwin works for student graduate placement and is able to get a a list of Freshers Fair dates.

It was noted that P&P, another SCC member, had their own pre I-count event and we needed to be sensitive.

Jonathan E reported that he and others would be promoting Nov 4th at Christian Ecology Link festival (30,000) over bank holiday.

Action: JA to get leaflets to FinFest on August 13th.

Could Guy do ring around of colleges and Universities as per last year?

Acton: James going to contact NUS to find out whether they are having another Day of Action on climate.

Eric mentioned that he knew someone on London Student.

Action: Jonathan E to provide Young Greens contact list to office.

Action: Jonathan E to check greenworld publication dates and check that event correct in diary. Can we get flyer into next publication.

Discussed how the London branch could help promote local meetings.

Action: Jonathan E going to talk with Jonathan N and Phil about outreach to Respect and organising public meetings.

Phil thought that FOE liked the US embassy and march but would confirm this.

Greenpeace doing their own march.

Action: Fiona? to gather a list of scientists that might be able to provide or suggest local speakers.

ACTION Fiona? volunteered to promote N4 at the SUBD? (spiritual group) congress and possibly do a workshop.

ACTION Fiona D going to contact any Jewish Environment Groups.

ACTION Someone? to contact wildlife groups connected to COIN.

ACTION Jonathan E suggested that the office contact WDM.

ACTION Someone? to contact pensioner groups.

Next meeeting 23rd August.

2006/8/09 Creative Group Meeting

Meeting Name: Creative Group Meeting
Location: 5 Caledonian Road, London, N1 9DX Date: 9th August 2006
Present: Phil T, Calvin J, Sarah J, Eric H, Mark A
Appologies: Ruth B, Jo A, Nathalie K

Phil spoke about the idea of a March for Climate Justice on Nov 4th

--The idea of this concept is to shift the emphasis from the fact that we are against the bush administrations position on climate change
to
--The fact that we are for an equitable settlement to the problem of climate change, with the biggest polluters acting first and fastest not styming the process.

Phil spoke about previous visual successes, the ability of small well made/conceived props to work was made. Examples given included the statue of taking liberties and the George bush/ reaper.

The possibility of street theatre was raised and the time slot for this also discussed, between 11:30 and 12:00 when the bikes arrive there are no other central activities planned so a stationary activity/play would be fine.

John Hogget was suggested as someone to discuss street theatre with. Ruth to find volunteer to take on the more general activity of finding interested people. Doug was mentioned as a contact for theatre.

We could also need some photo opportunities, both at the beginning of and during the march.

One possibility for a photo op would be huge inflatable globe, these can be bought, Calvin to try and get funding for this.

We have a fibreglass globe but it is bulky and requires several people to deal with so this isn't ideal.

A giant egg timer is quite a good visual cue that highlights the urgency of the situation.

HCAN have a huge airplane, Ruth to contact them to ask them to bring this along, Ruth also to contact the various other groups and ask them to bring props if they have them.

The twin columns of the march could be Bush<--> Angels which is easily done visually or
Climate Criminals <--> Victims of Climate Crime

The international theme was widely regarded as an important part of the theme.

John Sinha to go through stop the war contacts and try to involve them.

We where all keen to start getting meetings together to actually build things. As a start Phil has determined to order sticks for placards and bush wanted posters.

One possible idea is for a prop is a huge burnt globe with 'bush was here' written on the side.

The idea of representing emissions using balloons to represent carbon dioxide was considered worthy of further consideration, what would be the most effective way to do this, per capita or gross levels of co2?

The idea of 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse was suggested, bush Cheney etc., to be the horsemen. The structure would be around shoulder/head hight and would be on a trailer of some sort.

Sarah J to look into practicalities of this, how would it be put together?

Phil T to contact Lucy about limehouse town hall or try and make other arrangements.

John Howard/Dick Cheney masks need to be ordered, Calvin to do this.

The idea of Dollar Notes/Cheques altered to discuss ecological debt/climate debt is quite versitle for either large props or small leaflets, Sarah J to look at this in coordination with Phil.

2006/8/11 Minutes of Media and Publicity meeting

Present: Phil Thornhill, Duncan Law, Calvin Jones, John Ackers, John Sinha, Eric.
Apologies: Jo Abbess, Andrew Lockley, Clare Davidson: Doug Holton, Aneeta, Paul Webb, Guy Shrubsole, Jonathan Essex, Jim Roland

The meeting was small but productive. We feel we are closer to having a strategy tied to a time line now. There is lots to be done. We need people to coordinate efforts in certain areas like TV. Some people have offered to oversee area such as Radio, Cycling press, Internet news and blogs. There is research to be done to build a database of useful media outlets, contact names and numbers/emails and editorial policy, deadlines. (action Phil) We are looking at building a contact database so that there is a central repository for all information but work can be done from home by anyone at any time. This will pay huge dividends over time (capitalistic image)

Duncan had asked Beth Tegg, SCC press officer, for Press Guidelines for constituent organisations. These do not yet exist and are dependent on a meeting between Phil and Ashok (SCC director) to agree how we will work together. Phil to set up meeting. Should he be supported at that meeting?

So we are still operating in a bit of a limbo.

It was noted that a Planning Nov 4 forum had been set up on www.portal.campaigncc.org including a thread for Promotion and Media. People are welcome to post ideas there. It will also be used for important documents which do not need to be confidential. eg to do lists which people can sign up to but NOT reports of conversations with journalist etc.

Meanwhile...Sarah Joyce has done some really excellent graphics for fliers for the two recent parties. We need to plan ahead so that she is not under such extreme time pressure. There was a perception that the SCC leaflet was rather bland. see
http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/news_events_detail.asp?id=62

We need the design as soon as possible for the Climate Camp starting 26 Aug. It should be checked by some of the Media Group before going to press. For Nov 4 we need to have flier as a pdf file on the website and put 'download more at...' (or similar) on the flier. We need a fast loading html page advertising Nov 4. It needs to have the design of the leaflet built in. John to liaise with Sarah Joyce We need a page for viral email adverts, downloadable email footer etc for members to use to promote Nov 4. Once established send email to all supporter urging them to use these resources.

Press releases:
SCC's first announcement went out about a week ago. They will be formally launching the 'branding' for Nov 4, see www.icount.org.uk at the beginning of October.
After discussion a rough Time Line for the press campaign was outlined: (NB a separate Time Line needs to be diaried for listings which depend on publications lead times see list below) We should take advice on the best time to release so as not to be overshadowed by other events and stories eg Party Conferences. Unless we can find a useful hook to those events or stories.

First press release ASAP. Perhaps wait until leaflet has been produced. Could be sent as an attachment?? It will be largely for 'forward planning' for media organisations. Phil to prepare the brief for this. It will mention our focus on the Global agreement and protest and on Climate Justice. (Shows we are targeting Bush because of the effect his policies are having) Wording and text should be checked by Media group.
It should go on a dedicated Press release page on the website.
It would be good to get some quotes from high profile international figures. This certainly important for International press release – see below.

Beginning of September: Press release for National Day of Action on 16 September. It will be the 'launch of our campaign which will culminate on Nov 4 and at the Nairobi Climate Talks'. Different events will happen as appropriate all over the country but we will concentrate on publicising (especially to local media) the London event: a 'Race against Climate Doom' past the Exxon Mobile office ending at Grosvenor square. Ross Gelbspan speaking at COIN meeting in early Sept. If still here he could speak in Grosvenor Square. Jonathan Neale to coordinate. DL to suggest to JN.
Sept 14 final press release for Race against Climate Doom.

September 18 Press release for London Climate Crisis Meeting (the London public meeting at Conway Hall, capacity 500, 7pm Weds 4 October, George Monbiot confirmed to speak)
We need an angle on this and since George is also speaking at the Rally to make sure it will be different. Phil to talk to George about what angle best to take for the meeting. Phil suggested a debate about badness of Bush People. Phil Cooney suppressing scientific reports. It would be good to get Seymour Hersh to speak. Duncan said people are hungry for real information. eg How bad will it get how soon.. which will motivate them to come on the march and get involved.

October 2 final press release for London Climate Crisis Meeting

Thursday Oct 19 (roughly 2 weeks before) Press release for CLIMATE MARCH Nov 4.

We need quotes from speakers. Phil ask them for quotes. It should have an angle and be visual. We should have something for the picture desk eg Nathalie's projection artist who will project a call to the demo on buildings in the week leading up to Nov 4. We should try and get on the ground coverage on the day. We need advice and creative ideas for this. Visual ideas that came out of the Creative Meeting is the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse, each identifiably a Bush person in a tableau above the march. Perhaps on a cart loaned by Duncan's theatre company... Duncan suggested a 'wicca globe with Bush in or on it' which could then be burned as a guy at a radical firework party that we offer it to than night. A good photo op. We could do both.

We should think about the tabloids. Should we do separate press releases? JA and Phil have reservations. Take advice. We need to tell the same story but perhaps with different emphases eg Indep 'climate justice' Mail 'babies drowning in Bangladesh'. Or two different coverages to the different media on different days... We should take advice.

This should be followed up with an organised telephone campaign offering interviews, articles, pictures, angles, to try and get (free) editorial coverage. We can usefully build relationships with journalists for future coverage. Some journalists who care about the subject have offered advice in the past about how to get more coverage.

Thursday 2 Nov

Final press release for CLIMATE MARCH. Mention projection action as photo opportunity. Need to coordinate with Nathalie's projection artist so that we can publicise his work to then get us further publicity. We should target picture desks. Think of what we're going to offer the different outlets that is appropriate to their needs. eg interviewees for radio.
Need slant or news story specifically to do with our action.

THE GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

International branding was delegated to Ted Glick in US. Nothing has happened so far. Ask Sarah to do logo. Brief: Least amount of words. Date. Has globe and something CC related.

International Press Releases announcing the extent of the International Demo to be sent to Press agencies and National Papers and International papers with UK offices. Also the association of foreign correspondents/foreign press association. (?) We should take advice as to when the best time is. It would be good to get high profile international quotes. Perhaps also a quote from IFEES.

Discussion as to whether we want to be promoting ourselves internationally as the Global Climate Campaign or leaving it to countries to promote not just their own events but the Global-ness of it too to their national media. Decided to ask international list what they think. Also the International Subgroup. next meeting Sept 7

It was decided anyway to put draft international press release on international list for organisers to use as they wish.
It was felt there should be more materials on the international website. A Resource Pack – ideas teeshirt designs. downloadable literature on CC and on campaigning. A draft leaflet to hand to passers by explaining the demo. What else?

Post to the International email list asking for high profile international quotes. Ask them why they're doing the demo. It would be good to get a picture of the different motivators of different countries that are beginning to be affected by CC

Some outlets may be worth contacting from London. Aljazeera was mentioned.

PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES: dependent on a big network so everyone can get involved.
We should put a page of promotional opportunities on the website (portal) so that people who are going can take materials and do promotion.

Party Conferences. Can we send a motion or statement to be debated or for use in a fringe meeting. Look into this. Who is going to which conferences anyway. John Sinha to coordinate people going to the Labour Party conference and the STOP THE WAR march in Manchester (also James Woodcock, Jonathan Neale and Kelly Hilditch it was thought) We must leaflet the STOP THE WAR MARCH on Sat 23 September. Will be a opportunity to mobilise the Manchester people.
Climate Clinic, Greenpeace and FOE will be there but focussed on lobbying politicians.
We should send stuff to Walter Wolfgang.

PUBLICATIONS FOR PROMOTION AND ADVERTS

Phil will produce a concise email to send to these publications – Press release not necessary. URGENT Some of these contacts should be delegated from the office. Volunteers please.

Ecologist advertising in Oct edition. Half page. Good to have single things we are paying for.

Calvin says fundraising for a single lump sum is easier. We now have Ruth Barber volunteering as fundraiser. Would ZG donate for it?

Future News: net database of events for the Media planning.(Send email and follow up)
Know UK similar for Libraries.
Sky provides news services widely
New Internationalist (talk to them and see what we can get)
New Statesman
Positive News email Shauna about slipping fliers.
Permaculture Magazine. 2 Oct.
Permaculture Works
Red Pepper 1st October Advert.
Resurgence Not possible to feature us. They have a 50th anniversary Party on 16th Sept. Leaflet that?
Big Issue interested in doing editorial. Need to provide material.
Schews???
Green Events

Green world Front page. Jonathan Essex is managing Green outreach and will check this. John Ackers to talk to their Graphics person about a cover.

We should look at getting good coverage in the Left Wing press. Ask Sheila Malone to oversee.
Tribune John Sinha to research.
Socialist Worker
Socialist review
Unity (?)
Socialist Resistence
Morning Star
CYCLISTS
James Woodcock offered to cover the cycling press and liaise with the Cycling Organisations
London Cyclist
CTC

LOCAL PAPERS

Do a press release for London Local Papers
Get letters from activists in all London Local Papers. Mobilise our local groups to do this and build relations with sympathetic local journalists. Organising this is good use of voluteers in the office.
Fergus in N London would be excellent for this. Nic Lee too .
Around Mid September would be a good time to start.
Examples of local papers:
Camden New Journal
Ham and High
South London Press
Adapt press release for the Local organisers' Press Pack

NATIONAL PAPERS

Independent. Phil to ask Mark Lynas to talk to them.
Guardian John Vidal. Work on the Guardian. DL
Madeline Bunting
Calvin to ask Ben Zephaniah poet to write and or perform

INTERNET

Calvin will cover blogs. and webnews.
Ask Gerry in Bangor to help
Also Utube. Calvin to provide a link on the portal to the Sunday Bloody Sunday viral

Other events

Premier of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH Ritzy. really important leafleting opportunity. Duncan has been asked to be on panel on 16 and 17
Ritzy event should go on calendar on website. Duncan to send details to Calvin.
Good opportunity to do press release for South London Press

DESIGN ADVERT

We need a special leaflet for Critical Mass. There are 3 before Nov 4. Liaise with Simon Gould and Paula Hollings.

RADIO

John Sinha was on Resonance FM last week. John and Duncan L to work together to coordinate radio campaign.
Robert Elms was mentioned.

TV

We need someone to coordinate this section of the media
Calvin to contact Jon Snow.
Calvin may get contacts via entertainment company.
He knows a documentary maker working on C&C.

OTHER STUFF

John Sinha to feed back on Climate Camp press activities.
Vincent Stocks had a 'yellow book.' £200 media guide. Emily may be able to get one. Calvin has loan of Duncan's Guardian Media Guide 2004. We need an uptodate one.
Calvin has David Ray's email contacts relating to his CC book launch.
John Ackers will look into a creating a media database that can reside on the web, be secure, accessible from anywhere so that the Media group can stay up to date and work from home. This would use Civic CRM
Duncan's theatre company is buying a cart. Can be people or horse drawn. Could carry the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse on the March.

We need to ask for help. People with contacts with important people
Ask Green Party press office how they can help us.
Richard Trevan
Ask George Monbiot.

We should find out the timing of SCC advertising : Launch of icount early October. Phil will send minutes of recent SCC meeting to media group.
Ask SCC what logo we should be using – SCC spriral or 'icount'. Put it against their programme on our flier. To pick up icount hits via google we need to feature their logo and link text on our website. Ask people to link to this in their emails to up hit counts (??)

We didn't talk about Media work on the day but we had some successes at getting speakers interviewed last year. We can do even better this year.

AFTER NOV 4.
Must carry impetus of campaign to have an impact on Nairobi talk and Nov 11.
Must be reactive to the talks and other news.
We could have a press conference on 11 Nov. with Meacher headlining. Or something else...?

This year we should collect news as well as images.

Agnes at international Greenpeace keen on collating. They will have a presence at Nairobi so may be able to use it well. Video projection on building. Check out Greenpeace site. John Sinha will check out the International Greenpeace site and report back.

John A will make contact with Oneworld.net again.

(posted by ja in his absence)

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