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Make a Difference for Earth Day 2011!
April 22, 2011 marks the 41st Earth Day since its first observance in 1970. Sister Cities International has partnered with Earth Day Network to encourage U.S. sister city programs to raise awareness in their communities about the environment by participating in Earth Day 2011.
Earth Day Network has initiated three main Earth Day 2011 campaigns. Sister Cities International encourages your community to participate in any one of the following:
- Global Day of Conversation
This coordinated opportunity for local government officials around the world engages their constituents in constructive dialogues about growing a green economy in their communities. Work with your local representatives to host a Global Day of Conversation, or even work with your sister city to host a joint event for further support. Suggested topics include: energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation, economic opportunity through green jobs and clean industry. Global Day of Conversation will illustrate the commitment of millions to prioritize green economic growth for 2011 and beyond. Toolkits are available to help you start and gain attention for a Global Day of Conversation. Please contact Christina Cernansky, Director of Advocacy, if your community would like to participate.
- A Billion Acts of Green®
A Billion Acts of Green® inspires and rewards both individual acts and larger organizational initiatives that further the goal of measurably reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability. The goal is to register one billion actions in advance of the global Earth Summit, or Rio+20, in 2012. Continue to support your environment by pledging your act of green online to be part of a billion other acts saving the planet. We also welcome community and organizational partnerships for A Billion Acts of Green®.
- Environmental Proclamations
Communities may engage their local government in a pledge (binding or non-binding), indicating that they place importance on green economy initiatives. Please see the template proclamations that highlight the importance of green economic growth and sustainability within your community. Share your proclamations with us to promote your significant actions!
Make a difference this Earth Day by registering your individual act of "green," community service or town hall meeting at www.earthday.org, and indicate your affiliation with Sister Cities International. These "green acts" will not only inform people around the world about your contribution to Earth Day 2011, but will help in the global effort to fight climate change.
Sister Cities International and Earth Day Network aim to help you and your community make the world a better place for future generations. Big and small, every step towards a greener future counts. Make your "green act" known - sign up for a Global Day of Conversation, A Billion Acts of Green, and an Earth Day proclamation today.
Contact Jennelle Root, Special Programs Manager, at jroot@sister-cities.org for more information.
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