Monthly Archives: December 2009

Five things I learned in Copenhagen

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Chris Tindal

By the time you read this I’ll be on my way back to Toronto, and since I’m afflicted by an embarrassing amount of anxiety whenever I’m separated from the internet for more than a few hours, I thought it might … Continue reading →

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Bill McKibben inspires

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Chris Tindal

A highlight of the week was watching Bill McKibben of 350.org give a speech at Klimaforum, the alternative “people’s summit” happening here in Copenhagen. He was speaking in advance of Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, and had to keep extending his … Continue reading →

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Things fall apart

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Chris Tindal

I stayed away from the Bella Center today, where the main climate change talks are taking place, and that seems to have been a wise decision. From now on, access to the negotiations for NGOs will be restricted more and … Continue reading →

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Desmond Tutu’s leadership (video)

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Chris Tindal

On Sunday morning I briefly met Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu (sorry Dot, no picture) before he gave a speech to a large crowd in City Hall square here in Copenhagen. One of the things I’m doing while here is producing … Continue reading →

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