Japan: strong climate targets now!
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Within the next week, Prime Minister Aso will set Japan’s 2020 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Debate is raging in the cabinet about whether to set a strong target of -25% that scientists agree is the minimum required to stop a climate catastrophe. Tuesday, Avaaz ran a full page ad (at right) in the Nikkei Shimbun -- delivering the results of an independent poll that showed 63% of Japanese voters support a target of 25% or more. Environment Minister Saito warmly thanked all the citizens who helped support this ad and pledged to bring its message to the cabinet. But more than polls, we urgently need to show Prime Minister Aso just how strongly the Japanese people feel about responsible global leadership on climate change. We have only a few days before the PM makes a final decision - if we can get 10,000 Japanese citizens to sign our petition in that time, it will give Minister Saito a new powerful message to report to the meeting. Sign the emergency petition below, and, with the help of partners, Avaaz will deliver it to the decision-makers:
To PM Aso, and members of the Japanese Cabinet:
As Japanese citizens, we urge you to adopt a target for reducing climate pollution 25% or more by 2020. This is the range scientists say is required to avoid a climate catastrophe. Anything less will significantly harm both the planet and Japan's international reputation as leader on climate change. Sign the petition now! |
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1,575 signed so far. Together, let's reach 2,000 |
