This week marks the start of our next big push to get as many MPs as possible signed up to the Rio-UK Declaration – http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/rio-action.
Response from MPs has been mixed – some are very keen, but a lot of supporters are being sent stock Rio+20 responses from Tory MPs, that ignore the declaration completely (stock response copied below). If your MP has sent one of thesem SCC suggests sending a follow-up email , reminding them about the declaration.
In terms of attending events, if you take any photos of events (please do!), then email them to us, and we’ll pop them on the SCC site. It’d also be great if you could tweet from any events you attend, using the #rioconnect hashtag, to let people know about all the amazing events that are happening around the country.
Kind Regards,
Alex intern@stopclimatechaos.org
Twitter:
• LAST CHANCE to tell your MP: !etamilc no sdrawkcab og t’noD
http://ow.ly/aZEkn
#dontgobackwards
• LAST CHANCE TO TAKE ACTION: tell your MP to sign the Rio-UK Declaration!
http://ow.ly/aZEkn #dontgobackwards
Direct MP tweets:
• @[MP twitter handle] Do you care about creating a fair & green economy? Sign the
Rio-UK Declaration
http://ow.ly/aZEkn #dontgobackwards
• @[MP twitter handle] Show you support a fair & green economy
http://ow.ly/aZEkn
#dontgobackwards
Facebook:
Last chance to tell your MP: !etamilc no sdrawkcab og t’noD. Don’t go backwards on climate change!
The most significant environmental event for 20 YEARS is just around the corner. There isn’t much time to get your MP to declare support for the green and fair economy we need!
www.stopclimatechaos.org/rio-action
Stock Conservative MP response:
“Thank you for contacting me about the Rio+20 Conference.
I share your view that the UK should lead the world in the transition to a fair and green global economy. The challenges of food security, environmental degradation, climate change and poverty eradication are inextricably linked and I am confident that these are all areas where Rio can make real progress.
The Government sees Rio+20 as an important opportunity for international co-operation on sustainable development and promoting a global green economy. The Government will be driving forward proposals for new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which will guide international action on major sustainability issues including food security, water and access to sustainable energy. The UK will also be seeking agreement to move away from using GDP as the sole indicator of progress in government figures to encourage countries to also measure and account for the value of their natural resources.
The private sector is the engine of development, driving opportunity and prosperity for the poor, but companies must play their part in protecting the environment and natural resources. One of the UK’s key priorities for the Conference is to drive private sector uptake of transparent sustainability reporting and investment. UK Ministers have already been vocal in this area, pressing the EU to adopt rules on transparency in the extractive industries.
The Deputy Prime Minister will be leading the UK delegation to the conference and has stated that promoting a green economy will be a key UK priority. The UK is already playing a leading part in the preparations for the Rio+20 conference and I can assure you that the delegation will have my full support as we move towards the summit in June.”
