G8 Update from Ann

FIFTH DAY- Had heavy, heavy, heavy breakfast at theGerman greens office, after which we moved to theprogramme. Our first item was the Stimulation game wherewe were give a position to represent the delegation, wehad diplomats from, Kenya, Brazil, Portugal,Germany, the United States ,Uruguay, India, China and Sudan.

The USA proposed the signing of Kyoto, to thedeveloping countries while Germany talked ofreduction of subsidies, in order to attract moredeveloping countries, after a long struggle with thethe two great powers, the developing countries atfirst dismissed the USA for taking advantage of thesituations in Africa and opt to do away with such kindof dictatorship.
We took a break where we had to do some media briefingand we assembled back for our second session whichincluded voting.

Ann and Sanka: "Time for action!"

The USA proposal was singed and all the developingcountries agreed to partner with the USA onissue of Kyoto. The afternoon session was preparation for the Blockade,where we printed our t-shirts and then went for dinner.

SIXTH DAY- arrived in Rostock where the alternative G8summit is going on. Things are a bit wrong becausethere is a commotion between The Police and the groups. We managed to attend a number of workshops, including Dr FrithjofSchmidt, who sponsored the seminar. We had theprivilege to discuss him a number of issuesconcerning Africa and THE EU.

Have a great day we will try keep you postedas things unfold. Regards Ann (GYG/KYG)