Global Greens Public Event

Copenhagen and beyond: delivering a meaningful deal on climate change

Sunday December 13 2009 18:00 to 21:00

Venue: Klimaforum09, DGI-byen, Tietgensgade 65, 1704 København, Danmark

Leading Green politicians from every corner of the globe will be in Copenhagen. This event is the only time they are speaking together on one stage, outlining their views on what a meaningful climate agreement is and how it can be achieved

With the outcome of the UN climate talks in Copenhagen uncertain; this public event aims to give a Green perspective on how a meaningful and sufficient global deal on climate change can be reached before it is too late. The leading Green politicians taking part in this event are advocating a strong climate treaty and have important roles to play in decision-making at all levels.

Moderation and introduction
Monica Frassoni, Spokesperson of the European Green Party

Welcome from Socialistisk Folkeparti (member of Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament)

Rebecca Harms
Co-President of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament

Marina Silva
Brazilian Green Party’s potential Presidential Candidate; former
Environment Minister of Brazil

Wangari Maathai
Nobel Laureate, Kenyan Green; former deputy Environment Minister of Kenya (to be confirmed)

José Bové
Renowned global environmental activist, Green Member of the European Parliament and former Spokesperson of the French small farmers’ association

Christine Milne
Australian Green Senator and Deputy Leader of the Australian Greens

Elizabeth May
Canadian Green Party leader; former Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada

Catherine Grèze
French Green MEP will facilitate a discussion with the audience