World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth

March 2010

19 April 2010 (All day) - 22 April 2010 (All day)

Organised by

Plurinational State of Bolivia

The Government of the Plurinational State of Bolivia will host a historical conference on climate change that is expected to be attended by around ten thousand people, including governments and representatives from more than 50 countries.

Location

Objectives

The Peoples’ World Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth Rights objectives are the following:

1.  Analyze the structural and systemic causes of climate change and propose substantive measures that facilitate the well-being of all mankind in harmony with nature.

2.  Discuss and agree the draft Universal Declaration of rights of Mother Earth.

3.  To agree on  proposals for new commitments to the Kyoto Protocol and projects for a COP Decision under the United Nations Framework for Climate Change that will guide future actions in those countries that are engaged with life during climate change negotiation

4. Work on the organization of a people’s world referendum on climate change.

5.  Analyze and draw up a plan of action to advance the establishment of a Climate Justice Tribunal;

6. Define strategies for action and mobilization in defense of life against climate change and for mother earth rights.