We have some very important opportunities in the next few weeks, and hope that you will be interested in joining us!
As you might be aware, Oxfam has been working very hard in supporting adaptation in the climate change bill. We know that climate change is already taking its toll on poor and vulnerable communities around the world and adequate investments for climate resilience and adaptation are needed today. The number of people likely to be affected by climate-related disasters each year will increase by 50% by 2015, to over 375 million. That’s more than the entire population of the United States! Thus, any climate change bill passed by the United States needs to contain investment in the resilience of poor communities on the front lines of climate change.
The Climate change bill is expected to drop next week around the 26th. That is when we here will be getting busy with the following:
1) Lobby visits: We will be meeting with various Representatives and Senators between the 26th through the 28th to make sure they understand their constituency’s support for these measures. We would love to have you join us! If you don't have time however, a letter that we can deliver on your behalf also has a powerful impact.
2) Rapid Response: Depending upon the actual content of the bill, we may be contacting Oxfam supporters in our state or different states to ask they make their support for adaptation heard. Extra callers will be invaluable!
3) Outreach: We are looking forward to becoming more active in the local Abq area! We will potentially be tabling outside the Nob hill area on the 24th. This will be an amazing chance to spread the word about Oxfam, and the amazing work we do around the globe. We will definitely need volunteers to sit with us so no one is left to face the heat of the day all by themselves: D
Interested in taking action? Than dive in and join us this Saturday at the Flying Star on 723 Silver at 10:00 for an informal meet. Or send an email with any questions!
