Save the Climate Treaty - Come to The Hague

In December 1997, world leaders met in Kyoto, Japan, and agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in order to reduce the devastating effects of climate change. This November, they meet again in The Hague, Holland, for the "COP6" conference. It is feared that some countries may try to water down the Kyoto agreement. If this happens, industrialised countries will be able to increase their emissions, rather than reduce them.

We must stop the Kyoto Protocol being weakened if we are to prevent global catastrophe. The only way governments will listen is if they see the full force of public support for real action on climate change.

We've recently seen protests about high costs of fuel. But any cuts in fuel tax would only serve to reduce the incentive for people to buy more fuel efficient vehicles, and to use less fuel. The protestors' 60-day deadline expires just as The Hagure talks begin, so it is important that we show the Government that many people feel strongly about the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Friends of the Earth is urging people from all over the world to gather at the climate talks in The Hague this November for a peaceful show of strength. By acting together, we will give governments no option but to uphold the treaty.

What's planned?

Help us build the dyke, and take part in a host of other events such as music, art and bike rides. Join other FoE members from the UK, Europe, and the world! The activities are hosted by FoE Netherlands. Click on the image below for more information on the activities.

Come and join this exciting international Friends of the Earth event!

Travel Times

• 13:57 train from Bath, change in London, and arrive Harwich International at 17:35 (changing at Manningtree), or at 18:11 (with no change at Manningtree).
• 19:15 ferry from Harwich, arrive The Hook of Holland at 23:55.
• A coach will meet us, and take us to the accommodation.

• 16:00 ferry from The Hook of Holland, arrive Harwich at 18:40.
• 19:36 train from Harwich International, change in London, arrive in Bath at 23:40.

Note that there are many other ways of travelling to the Hague. FoE HQ can provide you with the details if you wish (see below).

Update: Bath University Green Group are arranging to go to The Hague in a minibus. For further details, contact Anna Francis, su4es@bath.ac.uk

Travel Costs

Basic accommodation is provided free (bring a sleeping bag and camping mat). Alternatively, you may arrange your own accommodation (The Hague is adjacent to the seaside town of Scheveningen, which has lots of small guesthouses.)

More Details and How to Book

If you want to go, and take advantage of the free accommodation or the reduced rate ferry booking, this must be booked in advance. You should write, as soon as possible, to Climate Campaign, Friends of the Earth, 26 Underwood St, London N1 7JQ. Include the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Telephone: day and evening
• Sex
• Age if under 16
• Whether you want free basic accommodation for Friday and Saturday 17th/18th November
• Whether you want a place on the ferry from Harwich, cost £20.
• Whether  you want to take a bicycle on the ferry, cost £10.

But do hurry! Places are limited.

Climate Change web sites

• FoE UK
• FoE International's Climate Change website
• FoE Europe - details of the dike building action planned at the conference
• UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

• FoE UK's Climate Change website
• Climate Voice - Sign a petition to world leaders
• IPCC - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
• UN World Meteorological Organization

This page last updated on 4-November-2000