The reconstruction of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat serves as a symbol and warning about the urgency of addressing global warming. Environmental activists are leading the project in eastern Turkey, aiming to complete the wooden vessel by the end of May. The initiative is intended to draw attention to the climate crisis and urge world leaders to take action to prevent further environmental damage. Wolfgang Sadik, campaign leader for Greenpeace, emphasized the importance of the project as a message to politicians and the world at large, highlighting the need for immediate action to avoid irreversible consequences. The IPCC has cautioned that carbon dioxide emissions must be reduced by at least 50% by 2050 to prevent dangerous climate changes, according to the European Union. Climate change is primarily concerning rising sea levels, with the UN predicting an increase of 18-59 cms this century, compared to 17 cms in the previous century. However, there is disagreement on how to address this issue, with Germany pushing for G8 countries to endorse the IPCC target and encourage carbon trading as a method to penalize greenhouse gas emissions. However, US chief climate negotiator Harlan Watson stated recently that the United States will not accept emissions targets or cap-and-trade schemes, opting instead to combat climate change through the funding of clean energy technologies. In the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible, God punishes humanity's sins by causing a flood to destroy life on Earth. Noah is chosen to save his family and pairs of all the world's animals, who board the boat two by two. The model Ark, which is only 10 metres long and four metres high, would struggle to accommodate such a large menagerie. The Bible describes the original ark as being 300 cubits long, which is approximately 140 metres and longer than a soccer pitch. The model, which is planned to become a mountain hut, is a tight fit for climbers. Last week, timber for the boat was transported up the mountain by horse, and volunteers are facing logistical challenges as they work in a remote, high-altitude location. They are working against the clock to prepare for a ceremony on May 31, where doves will be released from the boat and an appeal will be made to world leaders to address global warming. Despite doubts from a boatbuilding master about completing the project in a short amount of time, German carpenter Rainer Brumshagen had a feeling that it could be successful. The positive atmosphere created by people from different countries working together feels great here, contrasting sharply with the political conflicts happening elsewhere. The scene at Mount Ararat, with shepherds tending their sheep and activists working on the Greenpeace project, seems peaceful and idyllic. However, one of the carpenters working on the model Ark expressed doubts about its seaworthiness.