New Yorkers from all walks of life will gather for an interactive public demonstration in Central Park to call for necessary steps by world leaders to bring about a new climate change arrangement.

As world leaders prepare to meet at the United Nations on September 22nd to discuss the urgent issue of climate change, thousands will gather in Central Park to create a Human Countdown. An renowned choreographer, Christopher Caines will direct participants to form a giant earth moving though a human-made hourglass. This international media photo opportunity will demonstrate that the time to act is running out.

Climate change is happening right now. While least responsible for causing climate change, the world’s poorest bear the brunt of the impacts. It is imperative that world leaders agree on a global climate change agreement that is fair, ambitious and binding in December 2009 in Copenhagen.

The Human Countdown is the flagship event kicking off the Climate Wake Up Call, a series of coordinated events happening around the world. Organized by a broad global coalition fighting climate change as part of the TckTckTck Campaign, it will frame events during Climate Week New York City.

In addition to the choreographed demonstration, the event will feature prominent national and international speakers and a live music performance.

It will be a truly momentous event in New York City history that will be talked about for years to come. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

NYPIRG truly regrets that this event is taking place during Rosh Hashana and Eid-ul Fitr. Unfortunately, NYPIRG did not become involved in the event until long after the date had been selected. Sincere apologies to those who observe these important holidays.