I’ve just returned from the “Report Back from Cochabamba” meeting in Toronto. It was by every standard a huge success. I hope one of the meeting organizers from Toronto Bolivia Solidarity will write a summary report. These are just quick impressions, subject to revision … There were about 225 people in the room. That’s […]
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"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.” (more…)
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. (more…)
New Pamphlets: Debating Population, Cochabamba
Essential reading for environmental activists — available now as free downloads (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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 (more…)
"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 (more…)
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. (more…)
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 (more…)
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.” (more…)
Cuban VP in Cochabamba: To Defend Life We Must Abolish Capitalism
Speech by Esteban Lazo Hernández, vice president of Cuba’s Council of State, at the closing session of the People’s World Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth, at the Félix Capriles Stadium, Cochabamba, Bolivia, April 22, 2010. (more…)
People's Summit Adopts 'Cochabamba Protocols'
Final Agreement of Peoples proposes legal framework for protecting Mother Earth, supports Indigenous rights, condemns imperialism (more…)
Earth Day in Bolivia: Indigenous Peoples Vow to Defend Mother Earth
“We cannot solve this crisis with out addressing the root cause: a fossil fuel economy that disregards the rights of Mother Earth” (more…)
Naomi Klein: A New Climate Movement in Bolivia
Bolivia’s enthusiastic commitment to participatory democracy may well prove the summit’s most important contribution … the end result was the most transformative and radical vision so far. (more…)
In Bolivia, we are experts in the impossible
“We believe that the World People’s Conference in Cochabamba will raise world consciousness and mobilize the consciousness of the peoples of the planet” (more…)
Rebick: Cochabamba shows the way forward
Earth Day is limited by today’s corporate capitalism. In Bolivia, a different imagination is possible. (more…)
Obama's climate deal puts world 'in dire peril'
“Equivalent to racing towards a cliff and hoping to stop just before it” (more…)
Australian 'Beyond Zero' Activists at People's Summit
Australian ‘Beyond Zero Emissions’ activists report on their experiences at the World People’s Summit in Cochabamba (more…)