Our IATE team in Antarctica decided to show their support for the COP 15 conference and demonstrate their commitment to an ambitious, fair, and binding global climate deal.
2041 closely supported 350’s efforts in their October 24th International Day of Climate Action, and is happy to promote their efforts in Copenhagen.
And . . . from our team in Copenhagen:
A very fresh misty morning broke upon the day. We’re berthed here at Nyhavn, a picturesque and colourful waterfront, canal and popular entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. The canal is packed with old wooden ships and lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and numerous bars, cafés and restaurants, and serves as a heritage harbour. The weather isn’t so inviting as to encourage much general strolling and meandering along. People seem to prefer the warmth of a side café, snuggling under a heated umbrella, covered by a sheepskin rug sipping on their Grogg. Cant say I blame them.
Those who are here for the COP15 seem to be buzzing around trying to be at three events at once. The exhibits at the Bella Centre have also proved very informative. Ranging from alternative energy studies such as using seaweed as biodiesel, ethanol and paper. Gas union, nuclear plants, fight against deforestation, transport associations, Christian & Charity organizations, Climate studies, aviation, Universities, and various countries all on show.
Back in the city, ESA’s Inauguration ceremony – Understanding Climate Change from Space - was another eye opener and very interesting to see how from even such a great distance these changes are perceptible. It’s fascinating how from space humans can measure the carbon effect, ocean warming, sea ice reduction and possible predictions for the future. Perhaps if we saw the whole of the bigger picture….
‘Earth seen from space is an extraordinarily beautiful place. Orbiting around our globe, its colour changes continuously from blue, to white, to green, to red and yellow and then to thousands of dots of light from cities on the night side. But at the horizon, where the deep black of space begins, there is a thin layer, which shines stunningly in red and orange at times when the Sun moves behind it – our atmosphere. It looks so fragile, and one thinks: there within this tiny layer, is the only place in the universe where humans can live, outside of a spaceship. One day it might be different, but until then – we must all of us together take care of this atmosphere and our beautiful planet!’ – Chris Fuglesang, ESA astronaught.
On the eve of the United Nations Climate Conference, UN Environment Programme (UNEP) opened their Hard Rain exhibition. Striking photographic images set to Bob Dylan’s powerful, prophetic song, A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall, is set to become the unofficial soundtrack to the Copenhagen climate talks. Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director, said: “The dark and evocative lyrics of A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall echo the kind of impacts the world faces if climate change continues unchecked. But Bob Dylan had another song. One that reflects a strong and positive Copenhagen outcome that puts the world on a low-carbon path - ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’.”
The walls of the maze are made from cloth banners stamped and signed by thousands of citizens around the world in support of the UN-led Seal the Deal! campaign, which asks world leaders to conclude a fair and effective climate agreement in Copenhagen. Complementing the Hard Rain commentary, the maze also contains climate change facts from UNEP in order to raise awareness about climate change.
‘We have to give governments a constituency to reinvent the modern world so that it’s compatible with nature and human nature,” says Mark Edwards. “Political change comes only when people form a movement so large and inclusive that governments have no choice but to listen - and act. The last verse of Dylan’s song begins ‘What’ll you do now?’ It’s a question that cannot be left hanging when the Copenhagen talks come to a close.”
Further up from the Kongens Nytorv to the City Hall is the Klima Forum and WWF Arctic exhibitions. Part of the WWF’s statement is the Bear in the Square. A life sized polar bear made of ice. All are invited to touch the sculpture, as time passes and the heat from all the touching hands melt the ice, a graphic skeleton emerges, a harsh reminder that this could be not just the great bear’s future but ours if we don’t act now.
The boys doing some trapeze work on the ‘2041.’ Photo by Laura.
The boys in Copenhagen, contemplating the siren call. Photo by Laura.
A ‘2041′ crew shout out to our partners in Asia - Giordano - who supplied us with these lovely COP 15 awareness raising t-shirts. Photo by Laura.
Good Day All ~
We look forward to welcoming you all onboard the brave yacht ‘2041’!
Please do not hesitate to contact, Laura Beyers, Yacht Manager, laura@2041.com DK Mobile: +45 52745503
7 Dec Mon COP15 Summit begins Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030 – 3pm Yacht in Nyhavn, berth 114 - (on the south bank at the far end of the canal from the square)
8 Dec Tue Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030 – 3pm
9 Dec Wed Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030am – 3pm
6pm 2041 to participate in the candle vigil with AVAAZ.org partnering with 350.org, Tcktcktck, WWF etc. - Our message is clear: at the Copenhagen climate summit, the world wants a real deal!
10 Dec Thu Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030am- -3pm
11 Dec Fri Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030am – 3pm
12 Dec Sat Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030am- 3pm
13 Dec Sun Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030am- 3pm
14 Dec Mon Yacht in COP – Open to public 1030am – 3pm
15 Dec Tue Yacht in COP
Yacht closed to public – private event
16 Dec Wed Yacht in COP
Yacht depart midday for Kiel
After the events in Rotterdam we headed north with crews from Essent. On the first leg to Kiel, Germany we saw some high winds and rolly seas which made sailing interesting and the three on that leg did a great job after just getting thrown in the mix. Going through the Kiel Canal was a great experience. It was interesting to look over the banks and see farm land and people’s back yards as we motored past in our yacht. In Kiel we stayed at the British Yacht Training Center, the staff there was super friendly and the showers were hot. When the second group arrived they got there the evening before departure so they had time to get settled in. The next morning was freezing cold; there was a thick layer of frost all over the boat. The wind forecast looked good and it was only a quick one day sail to Copenhagen. The sail up was great and the second Essent crew did a great job too. When we arrived in Copenhagen we said our goodbyes and started to get ready for the COP15 climate meeting taking place from the 7-18th Dec.
Jake 2041 crew
A frosty early morning in Kiel. Photo by Harry.
En route to Copenhagen, through ‘Hoek van Holland,’ literally the ‘Hook of Holland.’ Photo by Harry.
Our leg 2 - Kiel to Copenhagen - participants from our sponsor Essent. Photo by Harry.
Early morning frost and fog in Kiel. Photo by Harry.
