Tomorrow, November 15th, we are calling on everyone to wear green and join the COP30 Cardboard Carnival!
We call for global change and active solidarity with young people and communities worldwide facing marginalization – you can join us in person, or at 1pm UK time when we will make a live connection with COP30 at Belem, Brazil.
Where & When?
- Date: Tomorrow, November 15th
- Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- In-Person Route (Birmingham): Starting at The Edge, Cheapside, and concluding at St. Philip’s Cathedral, Pigeon Square.
- Online: Saturday, November 15 · 1:00 – 2:00pm Time zone: Europe/London https://meet.google.com/nwu-zeww-itu
Marcus Belben, Event Coordinator from the Brum Climate Justice Coalition, Friction Arts, and Woodcraft Folk, says:
“A peaceful, fairer, and sustainable future is only possible if we work together and hold our governments and businesses accountable.”
We need your voice and your presence—whether in person or online—to stand together.
Carnival Preparations & Workshops
Yesterday, Birmingham Woodcraft got into the carnival spirit by creating beautiful headdresses and carnival accessories, ready to wear tomorrow!
If you haven’t made your own carnival gear yet, don’t panic! There is still time to get creative. Join these fantastic workshops starting 10am:
- Cardboard Carnival Workshop: Led by Friction Arts
- Banner Making: Led by Friends of the Earth
- Shadow Puppetry: With Louis Delaney & Woodcraft Folk
- Drum and Chanting: With XR Birmingham
Don’t forget to wear green and bring your enthusiasm! See you tomorrow!
Here’s a sneak peek at the fabulous work so far:
