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GLOBAL GREEN USA - EVENTS UPDATE

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January 2002 - http://www.globalgreen.org/

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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

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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/

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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 

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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

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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

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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 (c) 2002, Global Green USA - the US affiliate of Green Cross
International

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