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====================================================================== GLOBAL GREEN USA - EVENTS UPDATE ====================================================================== January 2002 - http://www.globalgreen.org/ ====================================================================== UPCOMING EVENTS: EARTH DIALOGUES - LYON, FRANCE - Feb 21 to 23 6TH ANNUAL GREEN CROSS MILLENNIUM AWARDS - LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 15 5TH ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM - LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 15 ====================================================================== EARTH DIALOGUES - LYON, FRANCE - Feb 21 to 23 The Earth Dialogues were launched by Mikhail Gorbachev and Maurice Strong to provide a forum for constructive debate on the most pressing issues related to global sustainability. Representatives of civil society, government, international organizations, finance, business, religion, media and academia, along with members of the public, will convene to exchange their views on how to reinvigorate the ethics debate within the sustainable development and globalization agendas and propose concrete actions to address environmental degradation and poverty. The 2002 Earth Dialogues will examine key issues related to the ethical challenges of global responsibility, rights and social justice as related to sustainable development, and propose concrete measures to ensure that the benefits of globalization are more equitably shared throughout the world. The conference will address the following questions: 1. What are the factors that have impeded the implementation of existing codes of environmental conduct and practice? 2. Why are the tools already available to overcome these barriers to sustainability not fully used or implemented? 3. What role could universally agreed ethical standards for sustainable development serve in eradicating poverty and spreading the benefits of globalization more equitably? 4. What should be done to encourage the value and behavioral changes needed for the implementation of environmental, economic and social best practices? 5. How can the Earth Charter contribute to framing a new ethic of global responsibility? Up to 1000 people are expected to attend the meetings, which will also be widely broadcast and available on the Internet. In addition to the panel and plenary debates, The Earth Dialogues program includes: An Earth Fair with eco-efficiency displays from industry; Earth Art Exhibition, including the work of children from around the world; Press Conferences; and an Earth Music Concert, with top artists playing to tens of thousands of people. For more information, log on to http://www.earthdialogues.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Green Cross International and Global Green USA present The Sixth Annual Green Cross Millennium Awards With Special Guest Mikhail S. Gorbachev - President, Green Cross International Since 1996, the Green Cross Millennium Awards have celebrated the environmental leadership of extraordinary individuals and organizations who, through their commitment to the Earth, recognize the interconnection between humankind and nature and show us the way to a sustainable future. 2001-2002 Honorees: California State Treasurer Philip Angelides * Betty and Homero Aridjis (Founders, Grupo de los Cien) * Woody Harrelson * Carly Fiorina (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hewlett-Packard Company) * Jonathan Lash (President, World Resources Institute) Friday March 15, 2002 Reception and Silent Eco-Auction 6:00 pm * Organic Dinner and Program 7:00 pm The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey * 4375 Admiralty Way Dinner Chairs: Eloise and John Paul DeJoria, Pat Mitchell and Scott Seydel, Ann and Jerry Moss, Diane Meyer Simon Co-Chairs: Sebastian Copeland, Diane Sillan Isaacs and Greg Isaacs , Leila and Matt Conners Petersen, Cynthia and Tim Sexton RSVP required - For more information, please contact Laura Grunberger at 310.394.7700 x111 (lgrunberger@globalgreen.org) or log on to http://www.globalgreen.org/news/events2.cfm?id=4&;bgt=33e3r9jfkdl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Global Green's Fifth Annual Sustainability Symposium: CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE: Averting a Global Environmental Crisis A panel discussion of business, media, scientific, and environmental leaders Closing remarks by Green Cross International President MIKHAIL S. GORBACHEV. FRIDAY, MARCH, 15, 2002 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (time subject to change) Marina Beach Marriott - 4100 Admiralty Way - Marina Del Rey, 90292 General Admission.......$25 Students.......$5 Reservations required For more information or to RSVP, please e-mail ggusa@globalgreen.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Global Green USA is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team and work with us on the Millennium Awards and Sustainability Symposium at our Santa Monica, CA headquarters. To apply, send a message to lgrunberger@globalgreen.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- GLOBAL GREEN USA, The US Affiliate of Green Cross International Global Green USA works in cooperation with individuals, industry, and government to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure world. Acting as a catalyst, facilitator, and mediator, Global Green USA encourages collaborative approaches and crosscutting solutions to environmental challenges. Copyright © 2002, Global Green USA - the US affiliate of Green Cross International See what's new on our web site: http://www.globalgreen.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to change your preferences or unsubscribe at any time, please go to the following URL: http://www.globalgreen.org/news/pref.cfm?uid=679935885920014802998714440.
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