The countdown to what’s been hailed as the most important meeting in history has well and truly begun. All eyes will turn to Copenhagen come mid-December with a hope our world leaders can get together and actually agree for a change! A young lady from Stroud will be heading to the summit as part of the UK Youth Delegation. Her enthusiasm is infectious… So we thought we’d invite her to share her thoughts here on Stroud 5050… especially as today is Blog Action Day with a theme of ‘Climate Change’ – so this is our contribution to that also.

Stroud goes to Copenhagen

5050 is a unique opportunity for Stroud District. The UK is increasingly dependent on Russian gas and oil from the Middle East; hardly ideal for energy security. On top of that we are now at a crucial point in the fight against climate change. After nearly 20 years of endless conferences, discussions, and empty promises to cut emissions we have finally run out of time. This December when the world meets in Copenhagen it will be our last chance to agree an effective global deal. It has to be now because we won’t get another shot. (more…)