From me, some final reflections: I wore a blue ‘milli-band’ (see previous photo) from the Bristol 350 action weekend until Copenhagen. A sort of promise to myself - many of my students at University can also be seen sporting these.

On reflection I was inspired by the deep understanding of the issues by the youth and the people from the ‘poor’ counties. Also their creativity, spirit and values. I was deeply dismayed by the ‘official’ positions, lack of brave leadership and ‘what’s in it for us’ attitude of the leaders of the ‘rich’ countries.

Climate Justice seemed a new and spreading demand with the idea of reparations and not aid. Will we see an emerging new global governance based on new values or will we see increasing unease and tension as waves of climate casualties and climate refugees become a norm over the next decade?

I have learned a lot,  about global politics and the health of environments for both people and the flora and fauna, by taking a risk and making this trip,

Marcus