We all agree that something needs to be done about climate change.
But what can you or I really do?
The answer is simple: rally.
Caloundra’s Kitethrills is organising the country’s first kite demonstration to sway Australian politicians to tackle climate change at the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in December.
The plan is to assemble 350 kitesurfers on Saturday October 24, which coincides with the Caloundra Music festival. It is also the most consistent month for kiting in the region.
The image of the 10km stretch of kites up together will be handed to organisers of the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in December to beam on outdoor screens.
Kitethrills owner and rally organiser Mike Walker said politicians need to cooperate and focus on climate change’s enormous threat to our way of lives.
“They need to co-operate internationally and with resolve to make a difference,’’ he said.
“They need to know their people want it.
“The Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in December is probably our last opportunity to avoid serious climatic problems.”
For more information, go to www.350.org
KEY FACTS
Who: Kitethrills will organise 350 kitesurfers to send a message.
Kitesurfers from anywhere, with any skill level are encouraged to take part.
What: Australia’s first kitesurfing rally.
We will fly together at 2pm and the resulting footage will be our message to the world’s leaders.
When: On the afternoon of Saturday 24th October 2009.
Where: On any of Caloundra’s open beaches between Point Cartwright and Ann St.
Why: Because it’s nearly too late to avoid massive climate shifts, and
politicians respond to public sentiment.
How: Register online at kitethrills.com/kitethrills350, stay tuned for full details, and come and fly your kites on 24th October.
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