What’s Happening on World Environment Day – 5 June 2009
It is World Environment Day (WED) on Friday, 5 June 2009. What is WED? Well, it began in 1972 and marked the start of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.
Celebrated each year on 5 June, “WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The day’s agenda is to:
- 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 more prosperous future.”
(Source: http://www.unep.org/wed/2009/english/)
This year the theme is “Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change”. It reinforces the critical importance of nations to unite and jointly agree on a new deal at the climate change convention in Copenhagen later this year.
What will you be doing to celebrate? To check out the events taking place around the globe, visit
http://www.unep.org/wed/2009/english/content/Global.asp
Global Launch of “HOME” by Yann Arthus-Bertrand - 5 June 2009
WED 2009 will also mark the launch of the documentary, “HOME”, by Yann Arthus-Bertrand – the man behind the photos of the Earth from Above Exhibition. “HOME” features 54 countries and takes you on a unique journey to show you the beauty of the planet as well as the treasures that we are destroying. The movie will be released in over 50 countries: movie theatres, TV, DVD and Internet. To register for “HOME” events, visit http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/mpl?moduleurl=http://www.home-mapplet.com/home/
See the trailer below – Amazing Footage!
Australian Ethical Art Prize Awards – 6 June 2009
In conjunction with World Environment Day, the Australian Ethical Art Prize is running for the 3rd year. Supported by the TAP Gallery and Australian Ethical Investment, the entries are being displayed at TAP Gallery from 1 – 14 June 2009.
When producing their work, artists are asked to think about the Australian Ethical Charter. Australian Ethical Investment CEO, Anne O’Donnell said, “the Australian Ethical Art Prize provides a unique opportunity to not only increase awareness of ethical investment but also allows people to think creatively about ethical issues”.
The winner will be announced at the Awards night at TAP Gallery (Level 1/278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010, Tel 02 361 0440) on Saturday, 6 June from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. They will receive a $1000 investment with Australian Ethical Investment and the People’s Choice Winner $500.
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