The flotilla is calling on people all over the world to take
part in tomorrow's Global Day of Action on climate change, which
will see tens of thousands of people around the globe taking to the
streets in a global call for action on climate change. The Rainbow
Warrior's crew, and Greenpeace volunteers and delegates will join
the Indonesian Civil Society Organization's Bali parade.
"We are calling upon citizens across the world to demonstrate
the groundswell of global opinion demanding urgent action on
climate change," said Captain Mike Fincken of the Rainbow
Warrior.
Climate change is already here and the countries suffering first
and most are those with least capacity to adapt and the least
historical responsibility for causing climate change. Global
average temperature rise must be kept as far below 2°C, as
possible, to avoid the worst impacts of climate change
"The fishermen of Bali are already suffering the consequences of
climate change. Our corals are dying, which will affect our fishing
- and we fear the affects of sea level rise on our communities. We
demand concrete action plans, including steps to rehabilitate our
community," said Wayan Tudjana, spokesperson of the fishing
community.
During her three-month voyage from India to Indonesia, the
Rainbow Warrior has visited the low-lying Sunderbans, an area
extremely vulnerable to sea level rise, and Sumatra, where peatland
forests are being replaced by oil palm plantations, pushing up
greenhouse gas emissions. The ship has confronted coal and palm
oil companies, highlighting their contribution to the climate
crisis.
The Rainbow Warrior is in Indonesia to demand urgent action on
climate change. Greenpeace believes it is possible to keep the
worst impacts of climate change such as extreme weather events,
water crises and increased hunger from putting millions of people
at risk. This will take a revolution in the way we use and produce
energy, and a strong commitment to stop deforestation
worldwide.
Other contacts: Jo Kuper, Greenpeace International, +62 813 3794 9715Chris Nusatya, Media Campaigner, Greenpeace SEA-Indonesia, +62 812 107 8050 Nur Hidayati, Climate and Energy Campaigner, Greenpeace SEA, +62 812 997 2642
Exp. contact date: 2008-01-06 00:00:00