Stanley Hunt: From Shekki To Sydney on 11th March, 2010 at Customs House Library Level 2, Meeting Room at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Australian immigration was explored through new eyes and heared how Stanley and his family escaped the Japanese invasion of China in 1939 only to land in Warialda, a small rural Australian town struggling to survive the Great Depression. It’s a true story based on continuous struggle for survival of mankind as well as theirs to make it a history.

People gather at a river as their main source of water as running water is not available in most parts of the island in Padang, Indonesia.

I believe we’ve made some important strides forward as we move towards Copenhagen, I don’t think I have to emphasise that climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. The science is clear and conclusive and the impacts can no longer be ignored. President Obama said.

The declaration is a significant step, with all big countries rich and poor agreeing there is a scientific limit on the amount we should warm the climate. But there is still a huge way to go, as developing nations like India will not sign up to any 2050 targets unless rich nations show more determination and offer more cash, BBC environment analyst Roger Harrabin.

G8 had not done enough and should also set 2020 targets. While the G8’s Wednesday agreement was welcome, its leaders also needed to establish a strong and ambitious mid-term target for emissions cuts, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.