Bolivia to Host Climate Change Summit in April
LA PAZ, Feb 10 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehauanca has called governments to participate in the summit on climate change scheduled for April 20 to 22 in Cochabamba. AI-TC met with Minister Choquehauanca, last year to provide information about the impacts of climate change on Tribal Communities.
AI-TC has passed Resolution 2009-04-1 that recognizes the advances made in Bolivia for Indigenous Peoples. This resolution further articulates solidarity & support for self-Determination rights.
The Cochabamba summit will work towards organizing a World Referendum of the Peoples on climate change, the creation of a Climate Court of Justice and define strategies of action and mobilization in defense of life confronted by climate changes.
More information about the conference can be found here.