the people’s orb “the people’s orb represents the spirit of collaboration across the globe. it...
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The People’s Orb“The People’s Orb represents the spirit of collaboration across
the globe. It gives the world’s citizens a voice to make a difference in the global battle against climate change,”
Andy Ridley, Executive Director, Earth Hour Global
The People’s Orb - a shimmering 20cm silver sphere containing a 350 gigabyte mosaic of stories, voices, images and action collected from around the world to inspire action on climate change in Copenhagen.
• Climate change reports from the world’s most eminent scientists; representation from the world’s great thinkers on the need for action on climate change and representation from the leaders of the world’s cities calling for action on climate change.
• contributions from all major COP15 climate campaigns including Vote Earth, tcktcktck, 350.org, UNEP, Raise Your Voice, Hopenhagen, the Copenhagen Climate Council and the Earth Journalism Awards. •The People’s Orb will retain sufficient memory for world leaders to include the final piece - a binding agreement for the future of the planet.
What’s inside?
• Launched in Sydney 2 Dec by Lord Mayor, Clover Moore &14 year old “Climate Girl” Parrys Raines
•Travel from Brussels to Cologne via The Climate Express under custodianship of Jim Leape, WWF Director General & Executive Director UNEP Achim Steiner.
•Arrives in Copenhagen 5 Dec on The Climate Express.
•Custodianship of the Orb during COP15 will include major climate campaigns including Vote Earth, tcktcktck, 350.org, UNEP, Raise Your Voice, Hopenhagen, the Copenhagen Climate Council and the Earth Journalism Awards amongst others.
Journey of the People’s Orb
International Media Attention
International Media Attention
• Invitation to CO2 Cubes to be official honorary custodian of The People’s Orb during COP15
• The People’s Orb to be on display in City Hall when not at official events (Earth Journalism Awards, Bella Centre, Earth Hour Copenhagen)
• Schedule for The People’s Orb filling fast
• Contact: Anna Bligh [email protected]
Honorary Custodianship – CO2 Cubes and Millennium Art