STEPS TO A NUCLEAR FREE WORLD
Seminar and kick-off Walk across Europe
Brussels January 11-12th 1995
On Thursday morning, January 12th 1995, at 10 am the first
steps of the 5.500 km Walk across Europe for a Nuclear-Free
World will be taken in Brussels. An average of 150 walkers
plan to end this journey in Moscow on October 12th 1995,
the International Day of Solidarity with Indigenous People.
The walkers call for a Treaty to stop nuclear testing (CTBT),
dismantling of all nuclear weapons and phase-out of nuclear energy
production. The walkers ask for a review of the Non-
Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the role of the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Special attention will go to educate the
people about nuclear developments and how they affected Indigenous
People.
Sustainable Energy Tour
On January 9th the Sustainable Energy Tour starts with 4 days
exhibition in the centre of Brussels. This 50m2 exhibition
trailer on renewable energy and energy efficiency will follow
the Walk across Europe. The tour will promote the
environmentally friendly alternatives to nuclear energy and
fossil fuels, that are already fully developed.
Seminar - Steps to a Nuclear-Free World
On January 11th our first public seminar will take place in
Brussels. This seminar will draw special attention to the role
of the European Union (EU). Members of the Walks advisory
council are invited as key-speakers.
In the morning there will be lectures on nuclear testing and
nuclear weapons. In the afternoon energy policy will be on the
agenda.
Opening ceremony
Walkers and sympatisers will gather at 8 am on January 12th at
the European Union for the opening ceremony led by Dorothy Ackerman,
a Dakota Sioux (American Indian Movement and Earthbridge).
A meeting with EU-officials, a news conference, a rally,
street-theatre, music ... and a warm cup of coffee and
tea will mark the start of this remarkable journey across
Europe.
So far participants from Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Britain,
Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Netherlands, Rumania,
Russia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and the USA have registered for the
walk. The route goes over Paris, London, Frankfurt, Prague,
Vienna, Kiev, Chernobyl and Minsk.
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