Copenhagen Climate Summit 2009 Topics

The 17th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) takes place in Durban, South Africa from Nov. 28 through Dec. 9. Democracy Now! is covering the official proceedings as well as the events outside.

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Ahead of Major Climate Protests, a Rare Glimpse at Activist Preparations in Copenhagen

Here in Copenhagen, tens of thousands of people are expected to take part in a march Saturday protesting the failure of world leaders to address the climate crisis. Saturday’s march is just one of a series of major demonstrations scheduled over the week. Activists from around Europe and the world are flooding into Copenhagen. Meanwhile, the Danish police have launched its largest security effort. Last night, Democracy Now! got a rare tour...
Dec 11, 2009 | Story
"Keep the Oil in the Soil": Ecuador Seeks Money to Keep Untapped Oil Resources Underground

As delegates discuss various ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, our next guest has a simple message: keep untapped oil in the ground. Ivonne Yanez is an environmental activist from Ecuador, one of the larger oil producing countries in Latin America. Ecuador is believed to be sitting on an oil reserve of hundreds of millions of barrels. But the oil is located in the Yasuni National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Ecuador...
Dec 11, 2009 | Story
Indigenous Leaders at the Front Line of Climate Change, at the Front of the Historic Climate March in Copenhagen

On Saturday, over 100,000 people marched in Copenhagen calling on world leaders to agree to a just climate policy. Leading the march was a delegation of indigenous leaders from communities on the front lines of climate change. Democracy Now!’s Anjali Kamat and Elizabeth Press speak to indigenous activists at the march and at the Danish National Museum. [includes rush transcript]
Dec 14, 2009 | Story
"We're Trying to Provide the Armies that They Lack" - Bill McKibben on Supporting Poor, Vulnerable Nations with Mass Protest Movements

On Saturday, 100,000 people marched in Copenhagen from the Danish Parliament to just outside the Bella Center, the site of the UN climate change conference. Over 3,000 solidarity events were held around the world. Jacquie Soohen of Big Noise Films filed this report. [includes rush transcript]
Dec 14, 2009 | Story
"The Leaders of this World Stand by and Look at Us Dying" - Singer Angelique Kidjo Speaks Out on Climate Change

We speak with singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo of the African nation of Benin. Kidjo has been in Copenhagen for the past week in her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. We interview her moments after she spoke before thousands of demonstrators in front of the Danish Parliament. [includes rush transcript]
Dec 14, 2009 | Story
Indian Environmentalist Vandana Shiva: “It Is Time for the US to Stop Seeing Itself as a Donor and Recognizing Itself as a Polluter, a Polluter who Must Pay”

The world-renowned Indian environmental leader and thinker Vandana Shiva spoke before thousands at Saturday’s protest in Copenhagen. On Sunday, I spoke with her at Klimaforum, the People’s Climate Summit, and asked for her assessment of President Obama and what he represents in the climate change talks. [includes rush transcript]
Dec 14, 2009 | Story
Archbishop Desmond Tutu on President Obama: "He Is Now a Nobel Laureate -- Become What You Are"

Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa also traveled to Copenhagen this weekend to urge world leaders to tackle the climate crisis. The longtime anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize laureate spoke on Saturday at a candlelight vigil just outside the UN climate summit. [includes rush transcript]
Dec 14, 2009 | Story
Using Controversial Law, Danish Police Preemptively Arrest Over 1,000 Protesters

Saturday’s protest in Copenhagen was overwhelmingly peaceful, but there were isolated incidents of targeted property destruction. To the shock of many, Danish police made nearly 1,000 arrests. Hundreds of handcuffed protesters were held for hours lined up on the cold street. Under a newly passed law, Danish police can preemptively arrest and detain anyone for up to twelve hours who they believe is likely to break the law in the near future....
Dec 14, 2009 | Story
The Climate Divide: Dispute Between Rich and Poor Nations Widens at UN Copenhagen Summit

Negotiations are back on track at the UN climate summit after a walkout yesterday by developing countries highlighted the growing divide between rich and poor nations. African delegates led the walkout, accusing the UN chair of the conference of trying to "kill" the Kyoto Protocol. Meanwhile, outside the Bella Center, Danish police are intensifying their crackdown on climate justice activists. We speak with Bill McKibben, founder of...
Dec 15, 2009 | Story
Indigenous Peoples of Canada March on Canadian Embassy in Copenhagen to Protest Tar Sands

Canada is the largest supplier of oil to the United States, and most of it comes from the Alberta tar sands. Described as the world’s biggest single industrial source of carbon emissions, the tar sands have drawn widespread protest and civil disobedience from environmentalists. On Tuesday, as climate delegates met across town at the Bella Center, a protest led by indigenous peoples of Canada was held outside the Canadian embassy. Democracy...
Dec 15, 2009 | Story

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Copenhagen Climate Summit 2009 Topics

Ahead of Major Climate Protests, a Rare Glimpse at Activist Preparations in Copenhagen

"Keep the Oil in the Soil": Ecuador Seeks Money to Keep Untapped Oil Resources Underground

Indigenous Leaders at the Front Line of Climate Change, at the Front of the Historic Climate March in Copenhagen

"We're Trying to Provide the Armies that They Lack" - Bill McKibben on Supporting Poor, Vulnerable Nations with Mass Protest Movements

"The Leaders of this World Stand by and Look at Us Dying" - Singer Angelique Kidjo Speaks Out on Climate Change

Indian Environmentalist Vandana Shiva: “It Is Time for the US to Stop Seeing Itself as a Donor and Recognizing Itself as a Polluter, a Polluter who Must Pay”

Archbishop Desmond Tutu on President Obama: "He Is Now a Nobel Laureate -- Become What You Are"

Using Controversial Law, Danish Police Preemptively Arrest Over 1,000 Protesters

The Climate Divide: Dispute Between Rich and Poor Nations Widens at UN Copenhagen Summit

Indigenous Peoples of Canada March on Canadian Embassy in Copenhagen to Protest Tar Sands

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