Dear [firstname,fallback=Supporter], 20 years ago today, the Berlin Wall came down. Today Green Cross founder Mikhail Gorbachev calls on global leaders to bring down another wall – the layer of greenhouse emissions concentrated in earth’s atmosphere that risks the safety of future generations. This e-news celebrates the community voices that are calling for a safe climate future. Tear down the wall and save the planet! Gorbachev said today, “There is the wall between those who cause climate change and those who suffer the consequences. There is the wall between those who heed the scientific evidence and those who pander to vested interests. And there is the wall between the citizens who are changing their own behavior and want strong global action, and the leaders who are so far letting them down". Sophie hopes for the future Sophie Jacobs is an ANU science/law student who was selected to represent the Independent Research Alliance of Universities in a University of Copenhagen debate about the Clean Development Mechanism and how it can help alleviate poverty and climate change. Find out what’s right and what’s wrong with the CDM and why Sophie is full of hope. Pete rebuilds Flowerdale back green Pete Williams is CEO of Deloitte Digital for his day job. After hours he is dedicated to helping the community of Flowerdale to rebuild green – find out why Pete has been voted the most popular Deloitte’s Partner and see how you can help Flowerdale to rebuild green in the aftermath of Black Saturday. Miranda inspires kids to go green Miranda Mason is the kind of environmental teacher every parent cherishes. She has inspired hundreds of Brisbane girls with her passion and knowledge about the environment. Hear her vision for how 10-year-old kids can be inspired to learn and live green. Ruby encourages new volunteers Ruby Haoucher is a 26-year-old SES volunteer who is passionate about protecting Victorians through the impacts of climate change, and inspiring communities to rebuild green after extreme weather. Follow her efforts to inspire GenY to get skilled and active with emergency volunteering. Hugh led the way at COP 14 Hugh Jorgensen is a student at the University of Queensland and is a Model UN student leader. At the Poznan United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting last year, Hugh presented Green Cross Australia’s views on Pacific Island sea level rise risks and what should be done to support community adaptation. Watch Hugh’s presentation at COP 14 here. Phone 07 3003 0644 Email info@greencrossaustralia.org Tuesday, 10 November 2009 If you have received this email in error and wish to unsubscribe from future correspondence please click here