In support of World Environment Day 2008, Clean Up the World will invite its member organisations around the globe to conduct environmental activities with a focus on climate change. Activities such as cleaning up local parks and waterways, planting trees, conducting walk to school or work days or organising environmental education exercises will be undertaken. Members will register their local activities with United Nations Environment Programme.
Clean Up the World is a not-for-profit, non-government, apolitical organisation that unites communities with a common focus to clean up the world.
Now celebrating its 16th year, Clean Up the World, held in conjunction with United Nations Environment Programme, mobilises an estimated 35 million volunteers from 120 countries annually making it one of the largest community based environmental campaigns in the world.
While its Member’s activities can be conducted throughout the year, including World Environment Day, Clean Up the World’s flagship event is Clean Up the World Weekend, 19-21 September 2008. Groups in any city, town or village across the globe can get involved by becoming a Clean Up the World Member.
For more information, please contact:
Clean Up the World
18 Bridge Road
Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Tel: +61 2 9692 0700
Fax: +61 2 9692 0761
E-mail: info@cleanuptheworld.org
Website: www.cleanuptheworld
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Chicago The Chicago Botanic Garden is the North American host for World Environment Day 2008. At the Garden, events will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and lifestyles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption.
Throughout the day on June 5, the Chicago Botanic Garden will feature a “Knowledge and Action” marketplace where non-profit, academic, student, government, cultural, and environmental organizations will demonstrate the many ways that individuals, businesses, and governmental bodies can help reduce their carbon footprint.
On June 5, visitors to the Fruit and Vegetable Garden will receive the Melrose Pepper, which is an easy-to-grow, carbon-absorbing plant. Also from June 5 through 8, the Fruit and Vegetable Garden will host demonstrations of organic gardening and composting.
The Garden will unveil UNEP's North American International Children’s Painting Competition (ICPC) exhibition at a special awards ceremony sponsored by Bayer Corporation. Kindergarten through fifth grade students from Chicago area schools will also meet Chicago native and hometown hero, Dr. Mae C. Jemison. Dr. Jemison is a scientist, educator, and the nation’s first African-American female astronaut.
An afternoon plenary session open to all will bring together local, regional, national, and international experts on global warming and climate change to discuss ways individuals everywhere can reduce their carbon footprint. Speakers include Dr. Ashok Khosla, former director of the UN Environment Programme and Sasakawa Award winner; Amy Fraenkel, Director of UNEP’s Regional Office for North America; Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Commissioner of the City of Chicago, Department of the Environment; and Mary Gade, Region 5 US EPA administrator.
The Chicago Botanic Garden is the North American host for World Environment Day 2008. At the Garden, events will highlight resources and initiatives that promote low carbon economies and lifestyles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption.