Morning Ireland & RTE News report on launch of Stop Climate Chaos

23 Apr 2007

Tom Arnold, Chief Executive of Concern Worldwide speaks about the launch of Stop Climate Chaos, highlighting why the campaign has put the impacts of climate change on developing countries at its heart.

Oisin Coghlan, Director of Friends of Earth said "The threat of runaway climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face and so we are seeking to mobilise the Irish Government and the public to take political and personal action in support of these objectives. The coalition of such a wide group of organisations demonstrates the broad base of support among the Irish public to see action on climate change."

Tom Arnold, Chief Executive of Concern Worldwide noted, "Developing countries have contributed least to the crisis of global warming yet it is these countries that will be worst hit. Industrialised countries, on the other hand, bear the historical responsibility for causing climate change and should be to the fore in resolving this challenge."

Justin Kilcullen, Director of Trócaire said, "Climate change is a global justice issue and we have the power to halt it. It is only by mobilising the industrial nations to commit to addressing the issues that we will avoid the devastating impacts on developing nations who will suffer irreparable setback and damage if it reaches critical levels."

Mary Cunningham, Director of the National Youth Council of Ireland, said, "Climate change will impact us all in the future and it is essential for our Government to address these issues to ensure a healthy future for our environment. Young people have identified climate change as a key concern and have actively campaigned on this issue. NYCI is confident that young people and youth organisations will get actively involved in the Stop Climate Chaos campaign."

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