Amy Goodman is at the Durban COP 17 for Democracy Now ! and looks at perceptions of America and highlights the brave young lady who stood up to say that the U.S. delegate did not represent the people. Great applause met her remarks as she was ejected from the hall, nevertheless, the point was made.
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I’VE NEVER HEARD OF PATRICK BOND BEFORE, he is involved with Occupy Durban ROOTS, but he is professor ay Kwa Zulu Natal and South African govt advisor, social activist and OCCUPY participant. Early Saturday morning Patrick gave his impressions of the conference.
Bond points to the positive victories on TAR SANDS thro’ mass opposition, and is critical of the vested interests that have prevented a legally binding agreement. Bond’s optimism uses the “wins” that are being made, Occupy, and the connectivity of the global climate/social justice network as a basis for the future.
Just one of the many individuals involved that give hope for the future.
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The last day of the conference (Friday) saw OCCUPY make it’s presence felt.
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IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE DURBAN CONFERENCE WAS DUE TO FINISH ON FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER. ON SATURDAY 10th DECEMBER ALL COUNTRIES ARE STILL NEGOTIATING.
CONNIE HEDEGARD – EUROPE’S CLIMATE COMMISSIONER, prominent at the Copenhagen talks, GIVES A PRESS CONFERENCE LATE FRIDAY NIGHT.
“It is very encouraging that the EU’s roadmap is the focus of the intense negotiations here in Durban.”
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PABLO SOLON GIVES A CRITIQUE OF THE “EUROPEAN ROAD MAP” and describes the “DECADE LOST TO POLLUTERS”
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ALDEN MEYER FROM THE Union of Concerned Scientists gave this statement on Friday – negotiations continued until 4 am.(Sat)
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SMALL ISLAND NATION STATES (PACIFIC) INCLUDE THE DELEGATE FROM TONGA, SIONE TAULO FULIVAI, AND A BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE OF HOPE FROM PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP, THEY NEED US TO SHARE.
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No place like home. 