10 points to help us succeed with 350 after Copenhagen – Editor.
10 points to help us succeed with 350 after Copenhagen – Editor.1. Stop seeking a unanimous decison of all nations, which gives the power of veto to nations such as China and the U.S.A. which are the least committed to 350.
2. Focus on coordinating the efforts of those nations that are the most committed: get them to take actions towards 350, isolating China and the U.S.A.
3. Successful actions towards 350 by the most committed nations would motivate other nations to join this effort, building a consensus of commitment.
4. Cooperation among a growing consensus of committed nations will influence public opinion in the least committed nations such as China and the U.S.A.
5. If neccessary, a strong global consensus of nations would impose economic and cultural sanctions against any nation failing to cooperate fully.
6. In the most committed nations, informed public opinion, coordinated into political pressure, is the driving force towards 350.
7. Changing the way we live, to be consistent with 350, demonstrates our commitment and shames those whose lifestyles are wrecking the planet.
8. Such commitments by individuals, and by groups, draw together people across the world in a common purpose.
9 Cooperation empowers people and needs to be developed across the world, breaking down cultural barriers and unifying the global community.
10.Communication is the key to success: we have the technology, we need to share and understand what, and how, to communicate.