350.org is an international campaign dedicated to building a movement to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis. The focus is on the number 350--as in parts per million, the level scientists have identified as the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere. But 350 is more than a number--it's a symbol of where we need to head as a planet. To tackle climate change we need to move quickly, and we need to act in unison--and 2009 will be an absolutely crucial year. This December, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark to craft a new global treaty on cutting emissions.
In order to unite the public, media, and our political leaders behind the 350 goal, we're harnessing the power of the internet to coordinate a global day of action on October 24, 2009. We hope to have actions at hundreds of iconic places and communities around the world in order to send a clear message to world leaders: the solutions to climate change must be equitable, they must be grounded in science, and they must meet the scale of the crisis.
If an international grassroots movement holds our leaders accountable to the latest climate science, we can start the global transformation we so desperately need. You, as students studying abroad, have a unique opportunity to take part in this movement. You can be a 350 messenger by planning, documenting, or participating in an action on October 24th. In doing so, you will learn about your study abroad community, share their perspective with the world, and contribute to this global movement.
More Information:
How to get involved in 350 while you're studying abroad
350 Messengers Abroad: A Guide to Building the Climate Movement While You Travel, Volunteer, or Study Abroad
Involvement in 350: Information for Middlebury College students
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