Thread by @brandoncwu

So. We staged an action at #COP25 to call out rich countries for refusing to support people impacted by the climate crisis & lobbying for carbon markets that would allow them to continue business as usual (plus profits). And then #UNFCCC security went berserk. (1/?)

#UNFCCC security literally forced us out a side door into the cold European winter & closed a heavy metal door behind us. We were escorted off the premises by Spanish police w/armored cars. All for telling the truth about the rich countries blocking any real action from #COP25.

We were told we would be de-badged and not let back into #COP25 for the crime of speaking up against the travesty that's happening here: rich countries literally consigning millions of people to die because of their refusal to take responsibility for their actions. #UNFCCC

Now we're being held outside in the cold, many w/o coats or bags. This, along with the literal closing of the door behind us, is emblematic of how seriously those who are truly serious about the climate crisis at taken at the #UNFCCC. #COP25

The action was collectively organized by NGOs, youth, indigenous people, women and gender groups, and trade unions. There were at least 300 of us, all aligned around a common message; this was not a small fringe action. And the #UNFCCC still chose to kick us all out. #COP25

Our common demands (agreed by indigenous people, unions, youth, NGOs, women & gender groups & more) for governments at #UNFCCC #COP25, which we were largely unable to deliver because of the immediate police escalation:

Here's a piece I wrote (before today's action & subsequent #UNFCCC security overreaction) that outlines in a bit more historical detail the WHY of today's protest. This is certainly not the only story but it's arguably the core one in this process. #COP25 actionaidusa.org/blog/rich-coun…