UPG’s Global Warming: Voices of the People is a place for you to speak up! #UPGVoicesOfThePeople
What do people think about global warming, and what ideas do they have about the needed kind of actions?
“THOSE in power are waiting for instructions to come from the masses, from the people. This is the way the societal change occurs: it is the way that women got the right to vote, it is the way that workers got rights, it is the way that countries won independence, it is the way that monarchies ended and democracies came to the fore, it is the way that slavery was abolished and much more. In these moments, those with power, want to know what the people think and for as long as this is not clear, there is ambiguity. Now in these moments leadership is needed.” Yemi Babington-Ashaye, UPG President At UPG.
We are humbled to power UPGSustainability, and with that power comes responsibility. We strongly believe that UPG can HELP by amplifying the voices of the people so that everyone can hear where the people currently stand. These voices are be diverse and will continue to evolve, echoing from all parts of the world.
Do you have something to say on how you believe the governments and society should tackle global warming? United People Global (UPG) wants to hear you.
All you need to do is: Record and upload a 60-second video OR share an image with a caption, answering one of the 5 questions below:
Would you like to see the world take more action on global warming? Why? or Why not?
What is one action that you would like to see governments take to reduce global warming?
Do you have an innovative idea that you would like to see adopted by people, organisations and governments?
What action are you already taking to combat global warming?
What are you personally willing to commit or to give up in support of a more sustainable future?
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties known as the COP26 was held past November in Glasgow. The conference brought parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. How much the world achieved at the Glasgow climate talks – and what happens now – depends in large part on where you live in the world.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to stopping or slowing global warming, and each individual, business, municipal, state, tribal, and federal entity must weigh their options in light of their own unique set of circumstances. Experts say it is likely many strategies working together will be needed. What action you would like to see governments take to reduce global warming? How are you personally doing in support of a more sustainable future?
