{"id":2180,"date":"2009-12-10T15:06:03","date_gmt":"2009-12-10T19:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spacingatlantic.ca\/?p=2180"},"modified":"2013-01-21T04:43:19","modified_gmt":"2013-01-21T08:43:19","slug":"cop15-what-does-it-mean-for-atlantic-canadians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacing.ca\/atlantic\/2009\/12\/10\/cop15-what-does-it-mean-for-atlantic-canadians\/","title":{"rendered":"COP15: What does it mean for Atlantic Canadians?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I have been struggling with the idea of COP15: What is the best that could happen? What is the worst? How does it impact Atlantic Canada in the best or worst case? Instead of having this conversation in my head, here are some thoughts from me in hopes of sparking dialogue with you.<\/p>\n

“It is one thing to run a campaign against climate change. It is quite another to paint a picture of a low carbon future that is so engaging and compelling that it enthuses others to embark on a journey toward it.”<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em>I am borrowing this quote from the Transition Handbook<\/em>, <\/em>a guide to building community-based movements that create more resilient, less-oil-dependent futures and ultimately a higher quality of life.<\/p>\n

The Transition Town<\/a> movement is led by “average joes and janes” across the globe.\u00a0 People are gathering, assessing their local skills and resources then taking action in their own lives. Actions range from tackling food security (planting community fruit and nut trees or setting up local markets) to creating just, local economic systems (trade\/barter forums or local currencies). The movement is rooted in the view that solutions can be found in our own backyards and in the way we each live our lives.<\/p>\n

I’m not suggesting that joining the Transition Town movement is THE GOLDEN EGG solution to global problems. I do suggest it is an interesting, action-oriented approach.<\/p>\n

So…<\/em><\/p>\n

If rapid climate change is a symptom of a post-industrial revolution, ultra-consumptive, individualistic lifestyle… doesn’t it make sense that if we each shift the ways we feed ourselves, clothe ourselves, engage in conversations with one another then we will tackle the root of the problem?<\/p>\n

I feel the adages hold true: there is a better life with less stuff. You must live the change you desire to see. Collectively we can achieve much more than any one person.<\/p>\n

For me, an Atlantic Canadian, I care more about building community here than I do about national or international accords and policies.<\/p>\n

Okay, back to the headline: COP15<\/em>. I guess the headline is more of a question to you than a perspective from me.<\/p>\n

How can COP15 improve Atlantic Canadian resiliency and quality of life?<\/span><\/p>\n

photo cred: meglet127<\/span>
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