VOICED: Bolivia rallies eco-wariors at alternative climate conference

The People's World Conference on climate change aims to amplify the voices of those affected by global warming. It seeks to draft a declaration of Mother Earth's rights, establish an international tribunal for environmental justice, and emphasize indigenous values. The conference stresses the urgency of climate action, likening the situation to playing with an oxygen tank. A major goal is to refine a proposal by Bolivian President Evo Morales for future UN climate talks, aiming to avoid past disappointments and effect real change.

What is the primary purpose of the People's World Conference on climate change?

• To promote industrial development

• To focus on economic growth

• To amplify the voices of those affected by global warming

• To provide a platform for governments to discuss climate policies

Which of the following is a priority of the conference?

• Increasing industrial production

• Promoting fossil fuel usage

• Reducing government involvement

• Drafting a declaration of Mother Earth's rights

Why is there an urgency to change current systems and lifestyles according to the conference?

• To increase economic growth

• To secure the planet's future

• To reduce government control

• To promote technological advancements

What is the major goal of the conference regarding the UN Climate summit?

• To reduce the number of climate conferences

• To focus on economic development

• To increase the number of participating countries

• To refine a proposal for future climate talks

What do activists hope to achieve by refining the proposal for the UN Climate summit?

• To promote industrial growth

• To reduce the number of climate activists

• To increase government control over climate policies

• To avoid past disappointments and effect real change