Christina Ora, Solomon Islands GetUp Delegate addresses COP15

Christina Ora, a GetUp! sponsored Youth Delegate from the Solomon Islands was chosen to speak at the closing session at COP15 in Copenhagen. Christina discusses the disastrous affects of climate change on her island home and how for the whole of her life, the world has been debating action on climate change - now is the time to act.

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• GetUp
• COP15
• Copenhagen
• Solomon Islands
• climate change
• youth

[laurenmw666]

'You have been negotiating all my life. Do not tell us you need more time.' What a powerful sentiment. Best of luck Christina- here's hoping our politicians start listening.

[DoblyTufnell]

Beautifully spoken Christina. Well done.

[frankkalani]

is this chris oras sister? did she go to school at bishop epalle? cuz it doesnt look like his mother. it looks like his little sister and damn she looks different than when she was younger. i think i went to school with this girl.

[avimanful]

Congratulations Christina...!! ".......and Survival is not Negotiable". WOW....Well said...!!

[Ceibhfhionn]

Thank you so much for speaking on behalf of all of us. We're with you 100%- student climate activist, USA

[rudesolotw2009]

I'm a bit personal here: I'm soooooo proud of you my little sister, Your message is Short, Simple and Powerful, and my God!!!! you have the confidence too. I just hope the negotiators have ears to listen and brains to think and act. Forget about the Politics side of climate change, too long is enough.

Mc.A

[si8008]

pacific umi tok, em ples ya. good on you christina