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Before the Bali conference, I never dreamed that a process on which the world's fate rests so heavily could be so complicated and so cumbersome to the point that all sense of urgency is lost in the labyrinthine process itself. I have never been so disappointed with the international political process. We did leave Bali with a victory of sorts with the US conceding to the need for deep emissions cuts. The youth present at the conference had made a stand in the final hours of the harrowing debate and we believe that our voices were heard. It is with this hope and our attempts to get official stake holder status with the UNFCCC (Framework Convention on Climate Change) that I am more determined now than ever before to become a part of this dialog and to make change happen from the bottom up. As youth from India, a country whose role in the process is becoming increasingly apparent, we must make our voices and our presence felt not just at the national but international level. Climate change is the biggest challenge any generation has had to face in the history of the planet and how we address it will define the fate of all humanity. Who then is ready to take up this climate challenge?
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Adham Tobail | Sep 13th, 2008
very good my friend
adham
ignorance & apathy... Emma Kowal | Sep 29th, 2008
The problem is that youth in places like north america or those living in large cities don't have these disturbing changes staring them in the face every day, so it's easier for them to remain ignorant and apathetic about the world around them. That's why it's so important to raise not only awareness but passion and outrage about these issues. Only half the problem is youth not knowing; the bigger part is them not caring about problems that don't affect them directly, and doing nothing. We need to get people informed and involved through any means we can if we want their opinions and support!
Well written and deeply affecting -- thank you for sharing your views & experience on this urgent topic :)
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