Background - March 13, 2006
Hey friends of ancient forests - each and every one of you are needed to save the forests!
On 20 March, 2006 the governments of the world are meeting for
the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). By joining
Greenpeace's Kids for Forests you can help save the world's forests
by sending a message to the politicians attending the meeting.
Kids for Forests are active in over 13 countries all around the
world - from Indonesia to Brazil!
What is it about? Nearly every country in the world have
promised to protect the plants and animals on our planet by signing
the CBD. They work too slowly however and the plants and animals of
the ancient forest need saving NOW.
That's why Greenpeace keeps reminding the politicians, that
today's children will also want to see orang utans, tigers and
elephants when they are grown up! With an international kids
delegation the Kids for Forests will be joining the meeting in
Brazil. You can also take part!
What can you do?
Click
here to find out if your country has a Kids for Forests
program.
Think of a groovy slogan for the ancient forests and send it to
us by e-mail. We'll paint your slogan onto a banner and take it to
the CBD. Click here to send your
email.
Read about the fun ancient forests activities Kids for Forests
have had so far and check the
picture gallery.