NORTH AMERICA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha has been chosen by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the host city for the North American celebrations of World Environment Day 2009. This year's theme is "UNite to Combat Climate Change." During the period between Earth Day (April 22) and World Environment Day (June 5), events throughout the community will highlight resources, initiatives and methods that promote low carbon economies and lifestyle such as: improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation and eco-friendly consumption. The selection of Omaha reflects the city's commitment to environmental and sustainability issues. This commitment is demonstrated by the creation of the Green Omaha Coalition, which is a partnership of public agencies, non-profit groups and private organizations dedicated to promoting a healthy, sustainable community through partnerships, policy, and smart solutions; and by Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey's signing of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. In addition, Omaha was recently ranked 25th nationally in SustainLane's 2008 U.S. Cities Sustainability Rankings. Join in the celebrations by checking our calendar of events
For more information, please contact:
Kate Cavanaugh
3425 South 94th Avenue Omaha, NE
United States of America
E-mail: katecavanaugh@gmail.com
Website: www.omahaenvironmentday.com
California
We will celebrate WED with a seminar on "Climate Change, our environment and our responsibilities for the present and the future plus tree planting.
For more information, please contact:
Murshidul Hoque
Greenspot
2072 Alta Loma
St Davis, California
Tel: +530 400 6508
E-mail: mmhoque@ucdavis.edu
Website: www.greenspotbd.org
Colorado Springs
The PPJPC will host a World Environment Day activity at the Colorado College Cornerstone Arts Center. Cornerstone is one of a handful of LEED-certified buildings in Colorado Springs. There will be food, drink, music, speakers, and the "greenie" awards to be given to the leaders that have helped to move Colorado Springs in a new green direction. Suggested donation of $5 will benefit the PPJPC's community organizing efforts - which includes staffing services for the Green Cities Coalition.
For more information, please contact:
Steve Saint
Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission
332 W Bijou St. Suite 106
Colorado Springs, CO
Tel: +719 632 6189
E-mail: sustain@ppjpc.org
Website: www.greencoloradosprings.org
Philadelphia
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and the Delaware Basin Watershed Education Center will develop and implement educational programming for adults and children highlighting the rebirth of the area’s water resources through advanced technologies and source water analysis.
For more information, please contact:
Karen Young
Fairmount Water Works Drive
Philadelphia, PA
Tel: +215 685 0719
Fax: +215 685 0718
E-mail: Karen.young@Phila.gov
Websites: www.fairmountwaterworks.org
Nashville, TN
To celebrate World Environment Day 2009, the Bellevue Family YMCA and FiftyForward J.L. Turner Center will carry out various activities and promote through various channels:
- Give a human face to environmental issues
- Empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development.
- Promote an understanding that communities are pivotal to changing attitudes towards environmental issues.
- Advocate partnership which will ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and prosperous future.
For more information, please contact:
Brianne Callahan
Bellevue Family YMCA and FiftyForward J.L Turner Center
8101 Highway 100
Nashville
Texas
E-mail: bcallahan@fiftyforward.com
Website: www.fiftyforward.org
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