First photos coming From Maldives Underwater Cabinet Meeting for 350!
Wow. The photos that are starting to roll in from the underwater cabinet meeting in the Maldives are amazing.
More should be rolling in in the coming hours, but here's a quick taste...much more coming soon!
And in case you're not already in the loop, here's an explanation from the press release:
The president of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, and his ministers will be holding an official cabinet meeting in an unusual location – underwater. On Saturday, 17 October, the Maldives government will hold the first ever official meeting underwater as part of an international movement organized by 350.org to draw global attention to the pressing issue of climate change.
To call attention to their country’s plight as a nation already feeling the effects of climate change, ministers will ratify a statement calling for rapid greenhouse gas reductions – they will communicate by the use of hand signals and write on slates. The statement will be presented at the UN climate change talks in Copenhagen this December.
The Science of 350
Scientists say that 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity. Learn more about 350 – what it means, where it came from, and how to get there. Read More »
Featured Updates
Not Done Yet.
You've always counted on us to tell the truth, and it would be useless to pretend we're happy with the outcome of the Copenhagen climate talks.... Read Post »
Two Unusual Requests
Apologies again for bombarding you with updates, but we're in the final stretch here at Copenhagen and I hope you can join us in doing two unusual things. They're unusual things for us to ask, but this is an unusual moment.... Read Post »
Copenhagen: Inside and Outside
Since we're all working on the same team, we wanted to give you an inside/outside sense of all that's happening in one of the more important weeks in the history of this ball of rock and water we call the earth...Read Post »
To submit your photos and action reports to 350.org, please click here.
Friends & Allies
Understanding 350
350 Messengers
Connect With 350 On...
 |
 |
 |
 |
Donate to350
Support an international movement to solve the climate crisis. Whether 3.50, 35.00, or 350.00, euros, dollars, or pesos, your contribution helps us keep going.
***To make a donation, please visit http://www.350.org/donate***
350 Store
Help spread the word and look good while doing it--check out the 350 Store for t-shirts, buttons, stickers, and more.
350 Music
Raise the volume, lower your emissions: Launch the 350 music player! »
Problems launching the player? Try here.
Philomena says... on Oct 17,2009
The great thing about holding meetings under water, rather than
beside the water, is that there is no possibility of a soot-heavy
bonfire. We must stop the fires: campfires, bonfires, fire-pit fires,
fireplace fires - burning wood is one of the worst things we can do.
Laffau says... on Oct 17,2009
It was really exciting to see the meeting underwater. If only I can find where they got the t-shirts...
Abraham Winters says... on Oct 18,2009
Holding a cabinet meeting under water is one of the most interesting ways of doing it. When will we get the details of what was discussed in layman's terms so that we can all understand? Thank you for sharing. blagues
Ali Shareef says... on Oct 19,2009
We appreciate such kind of events that bring the attention of world media about Maldives at his moment.
Ali Shareef
Tait Rounsaville says... on Oct 19,2009
It's so powerful, because if nothing changes, this country will be underwater. I'm so impressed with them.
Mohamed Jaiz says... on Oct 20,2009
Concerning my
Environment
I was thinking about my self..
What would be the best idea to protect our environment ?
What can I do my self to protect our environment ?
I am a-10-years old Maldivian My name is Ijaz Jaiz my native place is maathoda, and I am living in Villingili. I've always cared a lot about the climate, and our environment, and the beautiful Earth.
Well, it WAS beautiful before my father said to me. He said he remember when he was young, there weren't so many tall buildings, modern cars, or visitations of providence. So there was less pollution, less noise, and less cry.
Instead, God gave us a nice world for everyone to build up. There were flowers everywhere, and animals as well as plants lived together with us. So were the land and the blue ocean. But nothing stays. So sad. So bad. We all see the situation now.
"why,why,does the tiger fun
why,why,do we shoot the gun
Why,why, why why we throws plastic bags in to the sea and jungle, do we never learn ?
Can someone tell us why we let the forest burn?
Why,why,do we say we care
Tell me why?
Why,why,do we stand and stare
Tell me why?
Why,why,do the dolphins cry
Can someone tell us why we let the ocean die?
Why,why,if we're all the same
Tell me why?
Why,why,do we pass and blame
Tell me why?
Why why does it never end
Can someone tell us why we cannot just be friends?
Why why do we close our eyes
Why why do the greedy life
Why why do we fight for land
Can someone tell us why 'cos we don't understand?
Why,why?"
This song has proved everything we need to care about and to help with!
Let's hope, let's work, let's get a move on!
siddharth pandey says... on Oct 23,2009
It is really wonderfull efferts, this is inspiration for me to do sumthing for earth.
Goldeninkweaver says... on Oct 23,2009
That was one of our best shots. Dad and the others signed the contract...It was so cool! And did you know that they are auctioning their swimsuits? President Nasheeds' one is already over 112,000 RF !!! help Our Nation Survive. Please! i dont want to grow up without fishes, trees animals,turtles and stuff! i love nature...Help Stop global warming or this stuff WONT BE THERE when i grow up!!!!
Post new comment