Wolfe and Shoemaker to Speak at I-House on Sustainability
The Davis Chapter of the United Nations Association of the United States (UNA-USA) and International House Davis are delighted to celebrate UN Day 2019 with featured keynote speaker Troy Wolfe who will address this year’s theme of “Our Planet. Our Future.”
Sunday, October 27th – 3:30 to 5:30 pm
International House Davis, 10 College Park, Davis, CA 95616
Reception to follow
Mr. Wolfe is Senior Director of Education Programs & Learning at the United Nations Foundation. In this role, he creates educational programs that raise awareness about the UN sustainable development goals while engaging in calls for advocacy. In addition to Mr. Wolfe, speakers for the day include Jolynn Shoemaker from UC Davis Global Affairs who will remark on UC Davis’ participation in the Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
Chris Granger and Lynne Nittler from Cool Davis will discuss local efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to a changing climate, and implement the City of Davis Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
This event is free and open to the public.
Co-Sponsored by The Davis Chapter of UNA-USA, International House Davis, Cool Davis, the Davis Branch of the American Association of University Women, and UC Davis Global Affairs.
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There’s a new event coming up in the virtual series Netting Zero. Mark Landler, the Times’s London bureau chief, will speak with experts and opinion leaders about how the pandemic has changed our view of cities, and how that might present new opportunities for sustainable buildings and urban spaces. It’s on July 1 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern and open to all. You can sign up to join here.
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And thanks @AutumnLabbeRenault for this link chock full of information, education, and celebration (if you missed it Saturday here's the video): Yolo County Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
https://youtu.be/XkxQ4p5JyPw
A message from Racial Justice Advocates from last Saturday June 19: People across the country are celebrating Juneteenth ... a celebration of Black American life, resilience ...
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HUGE WIN! Maine just became the 1st state to pass a law requiring divestment from fossil fuels!
Other states should follow suit and ensure their public funds don’t drive the climate crisis.
Divestment goes Maine-stream - Grist
Maine just became the first state in the nation to pass an actual law requiring divestment of public funds from oil, gas, and coal companies.
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The City is opening a cooling center today (Wed.) from 1pm to 8 pm located at the Davis Senior Center at 646 A St. Please use the 7th St entrance to the West multipurpose room. The cooling center will remain open through Sat. (daily hours 1 pm to 8 pm). Masks are required.
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