{{Use dmy dates, date=December 2018 The European Assembly for Climate Justice took place in Brussels from 26 to 29 November 2010. Over 250 people from ten European countries assembled for four days of debates, discussion, action and networking.

Motivation

The Assembly was organised following a call out from

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for 1000 Cancuns where people across the world would organise

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in the run up to the

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Activities

Critical mass bike ride

Events began on Friday 26th when 120 cyclists gathered for a

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ride around central Brussels.

Workshops, general assembly and conference

On Saturday and Sunday morning participants gathered at Erasmus Hogeschool for

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, a

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and a conference.

Sing for the Climate

On Sunday afternoon participants joined the climate justice bloc in the " Sing for the Climate" event which was organised by the Belgian Climate Coalition.

External links

Website for the European Assembly for Climate Change

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