We the World expect a real deal

Whilst 40,000 people marched in the cold through Copenhagen yesterday afternoon, the participants still inside the Bella Centre were invited to attend in a more modest and tranquil demonstration. In an all too rare moment of unity a small group NGOs, and children were joined by Parties and Secretariat for a candlelit vigil outside at the Climate Rescue Station to listen to Climate Campaigners.

A number of LUMIES were drafted in at the last minute to assist by distributing tea and cocoa (it was freezing!), lighting candles and welcoming attendees. I think we all agreed it was worth the sub-zero temperatures.

Lest we forget that World Leaders come in many forms and not just as elected politicians, Desmond Tutu elloquently, compellingly and in his own inimitable style reminded everyone that the whole world will be affected by climate change and consequently the world must come together to convey that we expect a real deal to be made at Copenhagen. I tried to paraphrase it but its probably better to listen to the man himself.

I dont normally get gushy about things like this but Archbishop Tutu was truely inspirational and I am so happy to have been a part of this small but special action.