1. Co-operatives in Europe addressing the Climate Threat

2. Climate change is here !

3. Temperature change since 1850

4. Why? ------- because !!!!

5. Climate change – the future !

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8. 100, 99, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91….

9. the contributions are not equal

10. Sustainable living Living which meets the needs of the present without affecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs Fair ?

11. Meet Flynn ------ 12 april 08

12. So, what about the co-operative values of equity and social responsibility ? Are they just words, or are they values that we do live by?

13. 3 things coops can do Measure & reduce own CO 2 Inform & motivate our members Participate in campaigns

14. Many energy reductions … 25% less by 2012

15. Leading the way in energy

16. Use members’ magazines Issue 1 Issue 3 Issue 2

17. members’ events to spread the message

21. ICA Policy …… 2 of 2 COMMITS, as a part of the international co-operative movement & members of the International Co-operative Alliance, co-operatives to:- 1) measure and reduce (pro rata) the greenhouse gas emissions that arise as a result of our activities. 2) communicate with, inform and motivate members towards a lower carbon lifestyle. 3) use political influence and that of co-operative members to encourage our Government to play a constructive part in the Kyoto negotiations now taking place, one that recognises the need for global emissions to reduce significantly and quickly.

23. 2 + 2 + 2 = 7 ??? Cooperatives ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE THREAT A framework for the worldwide campaign ?

24. Cooperatives in Europe ADDRESSING THE CLIMATE THREAT Now getting underway Difficult ? Yes ! but, also a huge opportunity