Dear John
It’s crunchtime.
You are our representative at a meeting that could decide the fate of the world as we know it.
It is time to take up a position - in line with scientific knowledge of the safe upper limits for carbon emissions which we know to be 350ppm.
John, we want to hear this:
New Zealand Announces New Agenda For Climate and World Development
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—In a major development coming three days before the final round of UN climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, and responding to the recent concerns expressed by the G77 bloc of countries, New Zealand’s Attaché for Environment and Planning announced today an ambitious plan for a new climate change framework that answers vital concerns voiced by developing nations.
Dubbed “Agenda 2020,” the plan sets strict new emissions-reductions guidelines for New Zealand and fast-tracks financing for vulnerable countries beginning in 2010.
“Today New Zealand has made their voice very clear,” said John Key, New Zealand’s Prime Minister “This policy is our answer. Long in discussion, and slated for release later this week, Agenda 2020 is New Zealand’s commitment to a science-based approach to climate change, and our way to assert our partnership with the developing world.”
(adapted from EnviroCananda Website)
Nothing else will be acceptable in the eyes of your public, and the future generations to inhabit the earth.
You can win this game, John - but you have to learn the rules of engagement. The game is, back the solution which will create the conditions for innovation and creativity. The Harvard Business Review can tell you about that.
Back the solution whereby the majority of people can benefit. Even if the voice in your head tells you that you are going to piss off your friends. This will make you very very popular in the long run.
Back a target that pushes us. We know how to push ourselves in the sporting world to great advantage, and this is no different. Give us the opportunity to compete on the world stage.
And dig really deep. Push yourself to find the courage to act with great honour. A 40% target means you win the game and take the prize. Its there for the picking.
with love,
Megan
