Our evangelical voice in Copenhagen
December 13, 2009
One in a series of updates from Rev. Jim Ball of EEN from Copenhagen where he is attending the international climage change talks. This one was sent Saturday Dec. 12, 2009.
“Greetings from Copenhagen! Upwards of 30,000 could be here this week for the international climate change talks. Yesterday (Fri Dec 11) was my first full day here and I’ve already had a chance to briefly touch base with senior staff of Senators, and will be doing more of that in the coming days. I also met colleagues from World Vision Australia, including the CEO, Tim Costello, who today interviewed me for their video blog.
Many here are still talking about a very moving speech from the senior delegate from Tuvalu, a small-island state in the Pacific. For them, what is accomplished in the climate talks will determine their survival. It’s that simple.
Another thing creating buzz here is the back-and-forth between China and the US, the world’s two largest emitters who together comprise over 40% of the world’s global warming pollution. Both countries must lead and stop playing the blame game. Today’s NYTimes editorial, while again acknowledging the need for US leadership, rightly highlighted the need for leadership from China.”
Rev. Jim Ball
from Copenhagen
[watch for our December e-newsletter which carries more information on what we are hearing from our brothers and sisters in Tuvalu.]
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