Minnesota Wants a Real Deal

The stakes couldn't be higher as world leaders gather for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, held from December 7 - 18. Be part of 'The World Wants a Real Deal' Global Day of Action, calling for governments to take real action on climate change in Copenhagen, at this free event that will get you informed, active, and connected to the Copenhagen negotiations.

Perspectives on the Copenhagen Climate Summit
Featuring Will Steger, Expedition Copenhagen Delegates, The Age of Stupid, and more!
Saturday, December 12
Doors open at 2:30 pm. Program begins at 3 pm.
Minneapolis Central Library's Auditorium
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

3 PM: Live Update from Denmark
Get the latest from Copenhagen with a video message from polar explorer Will Steger. Then, put your questions to Midwest Youth Delegates of Expedition Copenhagen, appearing live by video from Copenhagen.

3:20 PM: Screening of The Age of Stupid
Set in 2055, this newly-released British drama-documentary looks back in history to 2008 and asks, “Why didn't we stop climate change while we had the chance?” 92 minutes. Rated for ages 12 and up.

Post-Film Discussion
Led by the League of Women Voters – Minneapolis.

Arrive early or stay late to sign the 'Sign a Real Deal' wall and learn more about the amazing organizations presenting Perspectives on the Copenhagen Climate Summit: 1Sky, Amnesty International USA, League of Women Voters – Minneapolis, the Library Foundation of Hennepin County, Oxfam America, and the Will Steger Foundation.

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UPDATE (November 30): Posters for Perspectives on the Copenhagen Climate Summit are now available for download! Click here to download a pdf of the main event flyer (670kb). Click here for a poster highlighting The Age of Stupid screening (1.2mb).