The people of the lesser developed countries have suffered so much. But there are those who try to change this sad situation. I give thanks to WDM and its work.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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St Andrews
The People's G20
Stunt on the beach, speeches and stalls, afternoon events on positive alternatives for a global economy.
More information soon...
Friday 23rd October 6.30 - 7.30pm
University of the West of Scotland
G20 at St. Andrews Question Time event with Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for International Development
Put your questions about environmental debt, green jobs, bankers' bonuses and tax havens - or anything else you think the G20 leaders will be/ ought to be discussing at their finance ministers' meeting in St. Andrews in November - to the local MP and secretary of state for international development.
Email: with 'Edinburgh G20' in the subject box to SaWatson@oxfam.org.uk to register your place
Event organised by Oxfam and Christian Aid Scotland.
Friday 16th October 6.30pm - 8.30pm
WHALE Arts, 30 Westburn Grove, Edinburgh
G20 at St. Andrews Question Time Event
Alistair Darling has suggested that he cannot leave his office to talk to constituents about the economy in 2009. If you feel strongly about this, please attend this meeting. Speakers in his place include Mike Kirby, Convenor of UNISON Scotland. A delegation from the event will present the concerns raised with Mr Darling at a later surgery meeting.
Email: with 'G20 darling in the subject box to simon@wdmscotland.org.uk to register your place
Event organised by UNISON and WDM Scotland
Saturday 26 September 10.30am - 1.30pm
Roxy Theatre Edinburgh
Road to the G20 workshop
Find out about the issues and learn about how you can lobby and influence the decisions of those involved in the G20 Finance Ministers meeting in November, and help us get the message out.
Speakers include: Nick Dearden (Jubilee Debt Campaign), Julian Oram (WDM Scotland) and John Christiansen (Tax Justice Network)
Email: g20@jubileescotland.org.uk to register your place
Saturday 19 September, 10.30am – 5pm
St Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Another world is possible: Get inspired and get involved!
The financial and climate crises are affecting millions of people around the world, particularly in developing countries. But it doesn't have to be like this. Another world is possible - one that would see a just and sustainable future for all. Join the World Development Movement and some of the best thinkers and campaigners around for a thought-provoking day of talks, discussion and practical workshops where you can find out how the banks, corporations and politicians got us into this mess and what we can do to fix it. Special guest appearance by film-maker, culture jammer and star of 'The Yes Men fix the world' Mike Bonanno. Click here for more information and details of how to book your place
Wednesday 24th June, 12-2.30, Scottish Parliament
The final push for a strong climate change bill
Join supporters from across the Stop Climate Chaos coalition as we visit our MSPs en masse at the Scottish Parliament on June 24th for one final push for a strong climate change bill. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to know, including an update on the day with any last minute news. Help us secure a strong climate bill. Register here (Friends of the Earth Scotland are co-ordinating registration on behalf of the coalition, so the link will take you to their site)
Wednesday 27th May, 6.30 – 9pm, Hillhead library, Byres Rd, Glasgow
A cup of tea with an MEP (and WDM Glasgow)
The event in Glasgow promises no boring speeches, no hectoring arguments and no David Dimbleby. Instead it will be a café-style, informal event with the chance to ask important questions about trade justice and international development of the people who are standing for election to the European Parliament. No need to book, just turn up on the night.
Friday 22nd May, 7-9pm, St Johns Church, Edinburgh
Trade Justice Hustings
As part of the Edinburgh World Justice Festival, WDM Edinburgh will be holding a hustings to quiz MEP candidates on trade, international development and climate change ahead of the European elections on June 4th. WDM director Benedict Southworth will be chairing the meeting. Labour, LibDem, Conservative, Green and UKIP candidates have all agreed to take part. Please do come along and bring your tricky questions. No need to book.
Friday 22nd May, 12.30pm, City Chambers Business Centre, High St, Edinburgh
Building Justice out of Crisis
This year’s Edinburgh World Justice festival continues the legacy of the Make Poverty History and G8 alternative campaigns and picks up on the theme of building justice out of crisis. Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development will open the festival at this event at lunchtime on May 22nd, organised in conjunction with UNISON and the World Development Movement. Come along and hear him, as well as WDM director Benedict Southworth and Edinburgh University Rector and journalist Iain MacWhirter putting forward their suggestions for a new model of world development. This event is free and unticketed, just turn up.
To view the flier click here
Weds 22nd April, 12-2pm, outside Scottish Parliament
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland climate change rally
SCCS will be holding the biggest climate change event in Scotland. Come along, hear speakers and live music, meet MSPs and help us send our politicians a really strong message that Scotland's climate change bill needs to be world leading.
Tuesday 17th March, 7.30 - 9.30pm - Glasgow University
European trade deals - Who benefits?
Come along and learn about the realities of the European Trade Deals and what you can do to ensure a fair deal for poorer countries. Hear an inspirational talk from Mary Lou Malig, trade campaigner from the Philippines
Thursday 19 March, 6pm - Scottish Parliament
The Need to Lead: why the Scottish climate bill matters to the world's poorest
Join WDM, Christian Aid, SCIAF and Oxfam for this event to show how important it is that Scotland has a world-leading climate bill.
Saturday 21 March, 8.20pm - Edinburgh Filmhouse
The Age of Stupid + The Not Stupid Awards
WDM/Friends of the Earth sponsor this special climate change awards ceremony at the Edinburgh Filmhouse.
Various dates and locations in January
Scottish climate bill parliamentary training
Free trainings run by member of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, to help you be a real climate hero in 2009.
Saturday 6 December, all day - Glasgow
Scottish Climate March, with WDM workshop
WDM Scotland and local groups will be at the heart of the climate change march in Glasgow on Saturday 6th December.
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