Earth Day has been around for over 40 years. Each year they have a different theme that reflects what needs the most awareness.
Click here to see the events from SENS and Al-Nabta.
Technically, the idea this year revolves around registering one billion acts of green in pledges for the Earth Summit in Rio in 2012.
The campaign includes
In Jeddah, it's going to simply be a day to spread awareness about taking care of our Earth.
So here's what's happening:
Here's what they say:
Further information to come. Check out the presentation in English or Arabic.
Further information to come. Below is the presentation in English, and here it is in Arabic.
Click here to see the events from SENS and Al-Nabta.
Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green®
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Technically, the idea this year revolves around registering one billion acts of green in pledges for the Earth Summit in Rio in 2012.
The campaign includes
- Athletes for the Earth: Bringing the voices of Olympic and professional athletes to the environmental movement
- The Canopy Project: Supporting global reforestation
- Green Schools: Greening America’s Schools within a Generation
- Women and Green Economy (WAGE)™: Engaging women leaders in the creation and development of a global green economy
- Creating Climate Wealth: Convening 200 of the world’s entrepreneurs to solve climate change and create a new green economy
- Arts for the Earth: Celebrating the work of environmental artists in all media, and partnering with the American Association of Museums to bring sustainability to museums nationwide
In Jeddah, it's going to simply be a day to spread awareness about taking care of our Earth.
So here's what's happening:
Thursday: April 21, 2011
Al-Nabtah is having a fun day for mothers and kids. CLICK HERE FOR THE FACEBOOK EVENT.Here's what they say:
Alnabta's Earth Day event "Our Environment, Our World" for ladies and children, will target raising awareness and loyalty towards planet earth. It will include several Alnabta games, an Eco friendly bazaar, different green organizations and more..Looking forward to your participation and support :)The image below has more information in Arabic (click on it to enlarge).
Thursday & Friday: April 21-22, 2011
SENS (Saudi Environmental Society) will have clean ups in the Red Sea (by diving) and on the corniche both these days.Further information to come. Check out the presentation in English or Arabic.
Saturday & Sunday: April 23-24, 2011
SENS is also having an exhibition at the Hilton and a celebration at the Park Hyatt Corniche.Further information to come. Below is the presentation in English, and here it is in Arabic.
SENS Earth Day 2011 Presentation
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