Do you want to get more involved in the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition but you aren’t sure how? Then 10 for 2010 is for you.
10 for 2010 is a challenge we are posing to the Canadian youth climate movement. Help make a difference in 2010 by taking the 10 actions listed below that will support the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, the fight for climate justice and the Canadian youth climate movement. Once you’ve completed all 10 you’ll be entered for the chance to win fantastic prizes and will get you featured on our “10 for 2010 Wall of Fame” (isn’t it great when doing something that makes you feel good also gets you rewarded)!
Are you ready to get started?
Alright then, step one is to download your tracking sheet so that you can keep track of your actions and have something to send to us to be entered for the prize draws. Prize draws will happen throughout 2010, so you’ll have lots of chances to win.
Download your tracking sheet here: 10 for 2010 Tracking Sheet
Next start ticking off your actions (see below). Once you’ve completed all 10, send us your tracking sheet and prepare to bask in your new found fame on the 10 for 2010 Wall of Fame. It’s simply that easy.
Are you ready? On your marks, get set, go…..
The 10 for 2010 Actions:
1) Volunteer for 10 Hours with CYCC
CYCC has a huge range of volunteer activities that you can get involved in. Check out the volunteer page to pick out a way to get involved here: http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/join-us/volunteer/
Don’t see something that fits but have a great idea? Not a problem. Send us an email at cycc.director@gmail.com about what you want to do and we’ll set something up.
2) Join the CYCC Mailing List and Ask 10 Friends to do the Same
To join the mailing list, click here: http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/join-us/individual-membership/
Then share this link with 10 friends and encourage them to take the first step in getting involved with CYCC by joining the mailing list as well.
3) Commit to Lowering your Greenhouse Gas Emmissions with 10:10
The Canadian Youth Climate Coalition has been asked to be the Canadian hub for the 10:10 Global Campaign that is recruiting citizens, institutions, and businesses worldwide to reduce their personal greenhouse gas emissions by 10% over 2010. Join the worldwide movement here: http://www.1010global.org/
And learn more about the Canadian campaign here: http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/projects-campaigns/1010-canada/
4) Get Involved in the Get to Work Campaign
350.org has decided to build on the momentum of last year’s International Days of Climate Action, and CYCC has promised to help them do it. This year we are challenging people from around the world to “Get to Work”. On October 10, 2010 groups around the world will participate in a Global Work Party – installing solar panels on school roofs, building bike paths, plantin community gardens, etc. CYCC wants to see Canadian youth play a huge role in this exciting event and is currently developing tool kits and resources to help them get involved.
To register an event for October 10, click here: www.350.org/oct10
Want to do something, but don’t yet know what? Not a problem – commit to hosting a Get to Work MeetUp on the week of April 22-29. MeetUps will happen around the world to bring interested people together to start the brainstorming for October 10th.
Join a MeetUp near you: http://www.350.org/meetup-ma
If there isn’t a MeetUp near you, register to host one: http://www.350.org/meetup
Let CYCC know about your event for Oct. 10 or your MeetUp plans so we can promote it for you by emailing: cycc.greenjobs@gmail.com
And check out the resources for the Get to Work Campaign as they become available: http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/greenjobssubpage/get-to-work-2/
This June, Canada will play host to meetings of the G8 and G20. This is an incredible opportunity to build our movement. We must make sure that the people are heard when the world’s eyes and ears are on Canada. The first step to get involved in the CYCC’s G8/G20 Campaign is to sign the G8/G20 Pledge. You can read the pledge and sign it here: http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/g8g20-subpages/take-the-g20-youth-climate-pledge/
After that you can learn all about the ways you can get more involved no matter where in Canada you live by exploring the G8/G20 section of the CYCC’s website here: http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/projects-campaigns/g8g20/
6) Make 10 Comments on Climate Change Media
Youth across Canada have expressed frustrations about recent media coverage around climate change science and about the public comments often posted on media relating to climate change. CYCC has partnered with the Pembina Institute to equip Canadian youth to Fight the Deniers in the media through comments on news stories, op ed pieces and letters to the editor.
The first step to getting involved is a simple one. Surf through a few online news sites and comment on at least 10 news stories you find about climate change. Let’s make sure the voice of Canadian youth calling for strong climate action is represented on these sites.
Not sure how to start? Check out our Fight the Deniers page for some resources to get you going.
The recent success of Bill C-311 re-confirmed the power of citizens making phone calls to their elected representatives. That’s why in the lead-up to the G8 and G20 meetings in Canada, youth across the country and participating in Phone Mob Thursdays – an iniative that’s filling phone lines every week making sure that youth’s voices ae being heard. Here’s some details to help you make your first (or 50th) phone call:
PHONE MOB THURSDAYS
Shutting down switch boards is fun, fast and gets Parliament’s attention. That’s why every Thursday, hundreds of people are calling targeted MPs to make our demands known:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25%-40% below 1990 levels by 2020; and 80%-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
- Stop subsidies to dirty fossil fuel industries within five years, and ensure a just transition for workers in these industries;
- Implement an aggressive strategy to create good, green jobs;
- Allocate targeted funding to address the impact of climate change to developing countries and displaced migrants, and Canada’s northern, rural, indigenous communities and low-income peoples;
- Sign the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and respect principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent for indigenous and impacted communities so they can participate effectively at all levels of decision-making to address climate change.
Join the Facebook Group – Phone Mob Thursdays – for information on weekly themes and targeted MPs.
All of the funds raised go straight back into our programs and campaigns so that we can keep creating new ways for Canadian young people to work for climate justice. You can find all the information you need to donate here: http://www.ourclimate.ca/wordpress/support-our-work/donate/
Don’t have $10? Not a problem – try asking friends, family, and coworkers for a $1 donation each – you’ll be at $10 in no time at all.
Join the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition Facebook Group here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=2254313196
Sign up to follow the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/CanadianYCC