I thought that list subscribers might be interested to know that
several Tompkins County residents will be travelling to Copenhagen in
December as part of the Youth Delegation to the UN climate
negotiations. Participants must cover their own travel expenses, and
some are undertaking fundraising efforts through the nonprofit
SustainUS to do so, as described below.
My Dearest Friends, Family, and Colleagues,
As you may know, I was recently selected to help lead the United
States Youth Delegation to the United Nations climate negotiations in
Copenhagen, Denmark from December 7-18, 2009. I am excited and
humbled; the talks in Copenhagen are widely recognized as a critical
turning point. It is there our international leaders must forge a
strong and binding agreement to avert the global climate crisis.
Since the U.N. Bali talks in 2007, scientific evidence has mounted
that global climate change is rapidly accelerating and is affecting
every community. This December in Copenhagen, we have a historic
opportunity to solve the climate crisis, rebuild our economy, and
lift millions out of poverty. Just one example: by insulating &
sealing every leaky home here in Tompkins County, we will create
1,700 good, green jobs and $34.3 million in energy savings. Also,
transitioning to clean energy from the wind and sun means we can keep
our dollars in our community and build long-term self-reliance.
As an "Agent of Change" with SustainUS (for more information, see
below), I will work with U.S. youth and young people from around the
world in submitting policy recommendations, doing interviews with the
media, and speaking with government delegates. Youth will bring our
message into the negotiation halls: bold and immediate action to
ensure a livable world for generations who will follow.
As you can imagine, traveling to Copenhagen is expensive. In addition
to my own travel, I am raising funds to bring under-represented youth
from Latin America to the historic talks. My goal is to raise $3,500
before I leave in early December. Can you contribute $35, $70, or even $140?
You can donate online:
https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.aspx?ORGID2=020710054&PcaItemId=18249
(designation: Dominic Frongillo)
Or by check:
Dominic Frongillo
10 Bailor Rd
Brooktondale, NY 14817 USA
Can you support my work on this crucial issue? Any amount will go a
long way towards helping me and my fellow delegates prepare for
Copenhagen. In return, I will keep you updated on my experience with
emails and pictures from Copenhagen.
Thank you for considering supporting this important work! Please
forward my message to others who may be interested.
Dominic
About SustainUS: SustainUS is a 501(c)3 internationally-recognized
organization run by young people age 26 or younger. Founded in 2001,
SustainUS has developing groundbreaking programs engaging young
scientists and future policymakers in international sustainable
development. Through these efforts, SustainUS has developed and
maintained strong working relationships with the U.S. State
Department, national and international organizations, and youth
leaders from around the world. For more information, visit: www.sustainus.org.
--
Dominic Frongillo
Councilmember and Deputy Supervisor
Town of Caroline
New York Energy $mart Communities Interim Coordinator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
(607) 272-2292 (office)
(607) 539-7335 (home)
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