Events
Jul152009
Pacific Islands speakers tour
Oxfam and Greenpeace have combined to bring local leaders from the Pacific nations of Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to Australia for a series of public meetings.
Oxfam and Greenpeace have combined to bring local leaders from the Pacific nations of Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to Australia for a series of public meetings.
All three of these low-lying island states are in grave danger from climate change and this underscores the urgent need for a global agreement. To do this the Australian government must take strong action and commit to cut greenhouse emissions by 40% by 2020 and pay its fair share into a UN fund to assist developing nations cut their emissions and adapt to climate change.
Speakers at this event include:
- Pelenise Alofa Pilitati -Chairperson Church Education Director’s Association in Kiribati (CEDAK), Managing Director, Kauaoki Foundation Enterprise, Kiribati
- Reverend Tafue Lusama – Chairperson Tuvula Climate Action Network, Program Secretary Church of Tuvalu Dept Peace and Justice, Pastor, Christian Church of Tuvalu.
- Marstella Jack – Former Attorney General, Federated States of Micronesia
- Sam Reuben – Torres Strait Islands
- John Kris – Chair, Torres Strait Regional Authority
Further details:
- When: Tuesday 28 July, 6.30-8.00pm (registration from 6pm)
- Where: Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane Room