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UNPO Participates in Earth Day Festival 2006 |
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Tuesday, 27 June 2006 |
The first Earth Day festival was held in the United States on 22 April 1970. Since then, Earth Day has evolved into a global manifestation of a special day in which people worldwide are urged to focus their attention on the current challenges facing our planet. Earth Day signifies a day to remind every person of his/her and fellow human beings equal right to the earth as a global home, whilst simultaneously emphasizing the equal responsibility of each person to preserve the environment and improve living conditions worldwide. Earth Day 2006 will launch a sustained, three-year campaign to educate consumers, corporations and governments worldwide on the urgent need to take concrete steps on climate problems.
UNPO will participate at the Earth Day festival to raise awareness of the organization and its Members amongst the Dutch population. With thousands of expected visitors, the event represents a significant occasion for UNPO to emphasize the unique and intimate connection many UNPO Members have to their land and environment. This also reflects one of the UNPO core principles enshrined in its Covenant, the protection of the natural environment.
In addition to hosting the UNPO stand and informing visitors, the element giving UNPO the real acte de presence will be the intense and fascinating dance performances by the South Moluccan and Southern Cameroonian performers.
UNPO looks forward to seeing you at the Earth Day Festival 2006!
For more information on Earth Day, please visit the following websites |
