Welcome to Copenhagen

Rainy night in Copenhagen

I feel so blessed to have found such a wonderful apartment in the center of Copenhagen. Thousands of people are frantically searching for a place to stay and thanks to friends I have found the perfect place to live and work. Next to Oslo, this is the most expensive city in the Europe. I discovered how true that was with my first meal. With the dollar falling against most of the world’s currency I would not suggest going to Europe for a vacation right now.

The purpose of this blog is to give you daily updates on what is happening here starting on Monday and to provide access to intelligent analysis of the issues, data, opportunities and programs that are happening. One of the solutions to climate change that will be discussed at the Climate Change Conference is cap and trade. I invite you to watch this new video by Annie Leonard (if you have not yet seen The Story of Stuff I would watch that also) http://www.vimeo.com/7908590 It is controversial statement and you will find lots of contrary comments on the internet. But, I feel it is a good place to start. One of the most important thing to question is the beliefs, assumptions and motives behind each arguments I only send these as a place to start thinking about the issue.

Still recovering from jet lag but wanted to connect with you all on this rainy night in Copenhagen. I am reminded of a story about people in desolate, sun scorched areas  of the Sub Sahara who go out and dance and sing in the rain in thanksgiving. I feel so much gratitude to be here at this historic gathering and pray that the rain will nourish the roots of real change on our planet. A good start is having President Obama here on the 18th!
Great Blessings to you all,
michael