Thank for your interest in this action: we have now presented this petition to the NZ government and so we are no longer collecting signatures for this petition. The details of the petition have been left here for archival purposes. However we still recommend that people write to Prime Minister John Key directly, and details are given below.
A huge public display of support before November’s conference in Cancun, Mexico, will show the government we expect our leaders to play their part in delivering a fair deal on climate change.
World leaders must rejuvenate the climate talks in Cancun by delivering on their promise to establish a new Global Climate Fund that enables poor communities to tackle the impacts of climate change. Action now will protect food supplies and save lives.
We’re calling on the New Zealand government to support the new Global Climate Fund; to support innovative proposals to finance climate adaptation and mitigation such as the Robin Hood Tax; and to support a fair climate deal for the Pacific.
Show your support for a fair climate deal. write a letter to Mr Key directly
Our e-petition to John Key
This is the text of the petition that we asked people to send to John Key:
“Climate change affects people living in poverty first and worst, though they are the least equipped to deal with it. Climate change is affecting our neighbours in the Pacific right now.
I call on the New Zealand government to support a fair deal with enough new money for poor communities to cope with the effects of climate change and to develop low carbon technologies. This money should be in addition to New Zealand’s existing aid commitments.
New Zealand and other industrialised countries must also lead the way by dramatically cutting their greenhouse gas emissions to help stabilise the climate for future generations.”
Your messages of support for a fair climate deal were presented to John Key’s government on Thursday 18th November prior to the Cancun conference in November.
Write a letter to Mr Key
Taking the time to write and send a personal letter is one of the most powerful and effective actions you can take. It shows just how much you really care about this issue. And you will be more likely to get an answer back from John Key.
Send your letter of support for a fair climate deal for the Pacific to : Hon. John Key, Private Bag 18 888, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160
Please send us a quick email at campaigns@oxfam.org.nz to let us know that you’ve written to Mr Key directly.
