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Event
- Title:
- COP OUT CAMP OUT is staying put in Trafalgar Square
- When:
- 07.12.2009 - 18.12.2009
- Where:
- Trafalgar Square - Westminster
- Category:
- Politics/Social Action
Description
At 4pm on Saturday, following The Wave of 40,000 concerned individuals, Climate Camp went further and occupied Trafalgar Square successfully for the planned 48 hours. However, with the doomed Copenhagen Climate Conference only just beginning its two week corporate sponsored farce, we're now not going anywhere.
When the tripods first shot up and the rocket stoves got burning, it wasn't long before the actions started rolling. Prior to the talks beginning, 20 Santas took over the departure lounge at London City Airport as the last flights of hypocrisy left for Copenhagen. Then on Monday, with the summit beginning, activists blockaded the European Carbon Exchange offices sending a clear message that the false solutions on the table will be stopped every step of the way. Meanwhile campers continued cooking, discussing, and plotting as requests to leave were ignored.
Surrounded by opportunity, the camp is preparing for our two week stay. We are the Christmas present under the square's enormous tree this year, already working well with community groups to collectively push for climate justice during this season of festivity. Those of us remaining in the UK need to demonstrate we are not simply sitting back and letting our "leaders" tear apart the planet, but are enacting the change we need ourselves. But this will only succeed if everyone gets involved for as little or as long as they can.
What to bring:
Simple. Just a tent, warm and waterproof clothes. Oh, and all your friends!
Wish list:
Vegan food, blankets, tarps, pallets, party/frame tents, cardboard, banners, big water bottles + anything else you think may be helpful...
We look forward to greeting you with a hot cup of tea.
Much love,
The Climate Camp Trafalgar Crew xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Camp for Climate Action
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http://www.climatecamp.org.uk
Venue
- Venue:
- Trafalgar Square - Website
- Street:
- Trafalgar Square
- Postcode:
- W1
- City:
- Westminster
- Area/Borough:
- London
- Country:
- UK
Description
London's most famous square holds a wide variety of free cultural and political events. Trafalgar Square is bordered by the National Gallery and is a popular spot for pavement artists and street performances.
Tube: Charing Cross/Embankment
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