What next for ecosocialists?
The Ecosocialist International Network will meet in Paris, Sept. 26-27, to discuss its future and the way forward for ecosocialism. This article is a contribution to that discussion
Comparison of the People’s Agreement and the Copenhagen Accord
The Copenhagen Accord represents a step backward with relation to the Kyoto Protocol by proposing a methodology of voluntary commitments for the industrialized countries that are principally responsible for climate change.
From Water Wars to the Fight for Climate Justice:
Pablo Solón on the Lessons of Cochabamba
A Speech by Pablo Solón, Bolivia’s UN ambassador, to the Shout Out for Global Justice, attended by nearly 3,000 people on June 25 in Toronto. Video of the event, which was sponsored by the Council of Canadians, can be viewed at rabbletv.
A Mistaken Criticism of Cochabamba
International Viewpoint, the “English-language magazine of the Fourth International,” recently published a criticism of the Peoples Agreement adopted by the World People’s Conference on Climate Change held in Cochabamba, Bolivia in April. This article, by Australian Socialist Alliance member Ben Courtice, responds to those criticisms: we encourage C&C readers to add their comments on this important international discussion.
Failure and fraud at UN climate talks
Bonn meeting opts for inadequate voluntary targets, big loopholes, and market scams
Video: Vancouver’s Cochabamba Report Back Meeting
Videos from the June 10, 2010 report back meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, organized by Canada-Bolivia Solidarity Committee
Interview: Indo-American Bolivarian Ecosocialism
“‘Bolivarian ecosocialism’ is a term that is synonymous with 21st Century Socialism. This socialism is ours, endogenous, and is based on transforming collective consciousness to establish new relationships within society and with the environment.”
“We demand the enforcement of the payment of climate debt”
Document approved by the working group on Climate Debt, during the World Conference of Peoples on Climate Change and the Rights of mother Earth, Bolivia, April 2010
Video: Toronto Meeting on Cochabamba
Videos of the talks and entertainment at the Cochabamba Report Back Meeting held in Toronto, May 7.
Evo Morales: United, the developing countries can save the world
“The response to global warming is global democracy for life and for the Mother Earth.. … we have two paths: to save capitalism, or to save life and Mother Earth.” —Speech by Evo Morales a, President of Bolivia, to the G77 + China at the United Nations, May 7, 2010
Canadian delegate: Cochabamba shows that another way is possible and necessary
A talk given at the Cochabamba Report Back Meeting in Toronto, on May 7, by Kimia Ghomeshi of the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition
We are NOT “all in this together”
The concept of climate debt rests on the fact that no solution to climate change is possible unless it also guarantees justice and social equality
Indigenous network supports Cochabamba Agreement
Statement by Tom Goldtooth of the the Indigenous Environmental Network, supporting Bolivia’s submission of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth to the UN
Toronto Report Back: A Huge Success
I’ve just returned from the “Report Back from Cochabamba” meeting in Toronto. It was by every standard a huge success.
“Radical, inspiring, uncompromising: exactly what was needed”
“The call from Cochabamba is unmistakable. Global warming is not just an ‘environmental’ concern. To save the planet from dangerous climate change the climate movement must also stand for radical social change and grassroots democracy.”
A lesson from Bolivia – Humanity has to rediscover humanity
To have countless brothers and sisters from all around the world at your disposal to exchange stories, ideas, smiles, handshakes, and hugs, is an empowering experience.
New Pamphlets: Debating Population, Cochabamba
Essential reading for environmental activists — available now as free downloads
Quebec Activist: Cochabamba, A Great Boost for Ecosocialism
As a result of the meeting in Bolivia, ecosocialism is now presented with a historical opportunity to bloom into a world-wide social movement.
Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth
This Declaration was adopted by the World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth, in Bolivia. The Bolivian government has submitted it to the United Nations for consideration.
From Copenhagen to Cochabamba, via the Amazon, Part 2
Continuing Ben Powless’s report of revisiting the scenes of struggle to defend indigenous communities and rights in the Peruvian Amazon, on his way to Othe World Peoples’ Conference in Bolivia.
The Cochabamba Protocol: People’s Agreement on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth
Final Declaration of the World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth, Cochabamba, Bolivia
“Mother Earth can live without us, but we can’t live without her”
“The aggression towards Mother Earth and the repeated assaults and violations against our soils, air, forests, rivers, lakes, biodiversity, and the cosmos are assaults against us.”
Indigenous Peoples’ Declaration adopted at the World Peoples’ Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth in Cochabamba, Bolivia
Some Initial Reflections on the Summit in Cochabamba
Ben Courtice is a member of the Australian Socialist Alliance who attended the World People’s Summit on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth. He posted this article on April 25 on his blog, Blind Carbon Copy.
Venezuela Hails Cochabamba Climate Program
“We must go to Cancun to continue the battle of Copenhagen with greater fury… we are not going to allow the imposition of a document that does not include the voices of the people.” —Hugo Chavez
World People’s Summit Calls for a Climate Justice Tribunal
“A permanent global mobilization has to begin to take on the global struggles for the defense of environmental balance, for the defense of Mother Earth.”