This is a statement from the people of Irelands creative industry.
As it stands we have a decade left to avert a complete climate breakdown yet our emissions are still rising. We are facing a climate catastrophe. Leading scientists have warned that we have less than 12 years to take emergency action on climate change, or we face the gravest threats to our local and global environment that humanity has ever seen. This includes worsening risks of drought, floods, storms, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people.
Humankind is at a crossroads. Now it is time for our elected representatives in government to act immediately by declaring a nationwide Climate Emergency.
Humans have already caused irreversible climate change, the impacts of which are being felt around the world. But it’s not too late. The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report says that limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C may still be possible - but it requires ambitious action from authorities, civil society, the private sector and local communities.
Declaring a Climate Emergency is an effective way to engage everybody in stepping up action to the level needed.
In order to avert climate disaster, The creative industry are calling on the government to:
1. Ensure all fossil fuels are left in the ground & that Ireland uses 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
2. Declare a Climate Emergency & prioritise the protection of life on Earth, taking active steps to achieve climate justice.
3. Not allow any new fossil fuel infrastructure to be built.
4. Make transitioning to a CO2-neutral Ireland socially fair.
5. Carry out all the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on climate change.
6. Communicate the severity of the ecological crisis to the general public and publish regular reports of their progress.
There is hope, with the young generation, being led by people like Great Thunberg leading the way. We call on our government catch up to what the people demand – immediate and widespread climate action across all government bodies to deal with this climate crisis!
This is petition is our call to you, It’s time listen because time is running out
Signed: Ireland’s creative industry
Please sign our petition calling on the Irish Government to declare a climate emergency and take urgent action to avoid a climate disaster for all of us, and for generations to come.
Updates
May 9, 2019
The government has not responded to our demands yet but we are working behind the scenes to get this petition in front of the right ministers. Please take a moment to email your local representative today to ensure they know our industry expects immediate climate action.
May 9, 2019
The momentum behind this call for a climate emergency declaration is growing rapidly across our entire creative community. Now is the time to turn this energy into direct pressure by emailing your local representative today. Demand that they put our climate future at the top of the government agenda.
12 Comments
About time we got serious about this. Enough with the talk lets get some actual change happening for the sake of our kids.
The planet is dying and we just keep carrying on like normal. PLEASE ACT NOW.
Please focus on this single crucial issue for our species, our planet, all the species we are threatening.
We need to make a real stand now and really push for change. We've seen so much social change and this is amazing but without a healthy environment what's the point in social progression.. This isn't just about you or me. This is for the voiceless, children of the future, the animals, the insects, the plants and microorganisms that keep everything in balance and create the world we see around us. It's all connected, if you mess one part up, it affects other aspects of biodiversity and eco systems which has enormous impact which has a domino affect. Its our civic duty to protect our planet, our mother. Without her we would have absolutely nothing. We wouldn't even exist.
The evidence is irreputable, we have to act now or we risk losing our home forever. This isn't just for us, this is for the future of our children, this is for the animals, the insects, the plants and organisms that share this land with us too. It's our civic duty to do this on behalf of all those who do not have their own voice. Use your head, use your heart use your voice ♥️ stand for Climate Justice!
Ye Petiton
Oh holy f***.
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This is a statement from the people of Irelands creative industry.
As it stands we have a decade left to avert a complete climate breakdown yet our emissions are still rising. We are facing a climate catastrophe. Leading scientists have warned that we have less than 12 years to take emergency action on climate change, or we face the gravest threats to our local and global environment that humanity has ever seen. This includes worsening risks of drought, floods, storms, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people.
Humankind is at a crossroads. Now it is time for our elected representatives in government to act immediately by declaring a nationwide Climate Emergency.
Humans have already caused irreversible climate change, the impacts of which are being felt around the world. But it’s not too late. The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report says that limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C may still be possible - but it requires ambitious action from authorities, civil society, the private sector and local communities.
Declaring a Climate Emergency is an effective way to engage everybody in stepping up action to the level needed.
In order to avert climate disaster, The creative industry are calling on the government to:
1. Ensure all fossil fuels are left in the ground & that Ireland uses 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
2. Declare a Climate Emergency & prioritise the protection of life on Earth, taking active steps to achieve climate justice.
3. Not allow any new fossil fuel infrastructure to be built.
4. Make transitioning to a CO2-neutral Ireland socially fair.
5. Carry out all the recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly on climate change.
6. Communicate the severity of the ecological crisis to the general public and publish regular reports of their progress.
There is hope, with the young generation, being led by people like Great Thunberg leading the way. We call on our government catch up to what the people demand – immediate and widespread climate action across all government bodies to deal with this climate crisis!
This is petition is our call to you, It’s time listen because time is running out
Signed: Ireland’s creative industry
Please sign our petition calling on the Irish Government to declare a climate emergency and take urgent action to avoid a climate disaster for all of us, and for generations to come.
Updates
May 9, 2019
The government has not responded to our demands yet but we are working behind the scenes to get this petition in front of the right ministers. Please take a moment to email your local representative today to ensure they know our industry expects immediate climate action.
May 9, 2019
The momentum behind this call for a climate emergency declaration is growing rapidly across our entire creative community. Now is the time to turn this energy into direct pressure by emailing your local representative today. Demand that they put our climate future at the top of the government agenda.
12 Comments
Listen to the science! We are running out of time and our government needs to wake up and take this seriously before its way too late for all of us.
About time we got serious about this. Enough with the talk lets get some actual change happening for the sake of our kids.
The planet is dying and we just keep carrying on like normal. PLEASE ACT NOW.
Please focus on this single crucial issue for our species, our planet, all the species we are threatening.
We need to make a real stand now and really push for change. We've seen so much social change and this is amazing but without a healthy environment what's the point in social progression.. This isn't just about you or me. This is for the voiceless, children of the future, the animals, the insects, the plants and microorganisms that keep everything in balance and create the world we see around us. It's all connected, if you mess one part up, it affects other aspects of biodiversity and eco systems which has enormous impact which has a domino affect. Its our civic duty to protect our planet, our mother. Without her we would have absolutely nothing. We wouldn't even exist.
The evidence is irreputable, we have to act now or we risk losing our home forever. This isn't just for us, this is for the future of our children, this is for the animals, the insects, the plants and organisms that share this land with us too. It's our civic duty to do this on behalf of all those who do not have their own voice. Use your head, use your heart use your voice ♥️ stand for Climate Justice!
Ye Petiton
Oh holy f***.
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Listen to the science! We are running out of time and our government needs to wake up and take this seriously before its way too late for all of us.