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As the official COP17 climate negotiations got under way in Durban, a radically different meeting was taking shape on a grassy mound just outside the main conference venue. Read more »
Activists Call for Environmental Justice at COP 17, November 2011
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Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comOccupy COP17 took place in the Durban city centre on the first day of the climate conference. -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comThe goal was to create a space for civil society and those excluded from the talks to make their voices heard. -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comParticipants came from all over ... -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comAnd made their demands clear. -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comThe "leaderless collective" tackled issues facing the planet such as reducing human consumption and environmental justice. -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comThe call to challenge business as usual was clear. -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comParticipants debated vigorously ... -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comAnd came up with ideas and strategies to move forward. -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comSustainable alternatives were suggested ... -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comAnd calls were made to move beyond coal. -
Credit: Emmanuel Pheta/allAfrica.comParticipants agreed to work on extending the occupation and to apply pressure on the negotiations.
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