October 26th, 2007, Program
World Leader in Sustainable Ecology Talks at Cascadia Convergence
WHAT:
Keynote speech by Dr. David Suzuki, well-known scientist and environmental activist who will address "Sustainability within a Generation” and the urgent need for climate action.
Dr. Suzuki, featured in the documentary 11th Hour by Leonardo DiCaprio, has helped expand public awareness on issues like the climate crisis, peak oil and threatened ecosystems that sustain our quality of life. The evening also included a panel discussion with local community leaders like KC Golden of Climate Solutions on how to accelerate a path forward in Cascadia.
WHEN: Friday, October 26th, 2007, 7pm
WHERE:
Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Dr. Suzuki’s speech marked the beginning of the Cascadia Convergence (www.sustainablecascadia.org) a two day event which provided a forum where the public came together with community groups and businesses to explore sustainable ways to live now and in the future. It’s was just one of many events occurring during
Green October 2007, a community campaign to highlight dozens of sustainability related events.
Sustainable Cascadia is the organization behind the Cascadia Convergence. It is a project under the fiscal sponsorship of Sustainable Seattle, with a mission to foster ongoing collaboration toward sustainability in one generation across the Pacific Northwest bioregion called Cascadia.
Thank you for attending the Cascadia Convergence 2007!!
October 26 and 27, 2007
Cascadia Convergence 2007 was an event that began a 5 year initiative to catalyze collaboration aimed at achieving sustainability across our bioregion, Cascadia.
Dr. David Suzuki, world renown sustainability guru, kicked off this 2-day event to take stock of sustainability progress in the Pacific Northwest. A highly regarded author, mentor and TV personality, his scientific knowledge and ability to communicate with diverse audiences has earned him international acclaim.
Dr. Suzuki spoke Friday night, October 26 at
Town Hall on
Sustainability within a Generation
, a document produced by the Suzuki Foundation in Canada. Adopting the policy recommendations outlined in Sustainability within a Generation could safeguard our natural legacy for future generations and improve our quality of life.
Learn more here ...
October 27 offered a full day of discussions at the
Seattle Center Pavilion and
NW Rooms
to reflect upon the Suzuki Foundation’s framework as it applies to our region. Particular attention will be given to this year’s theme of 'Climate Action and Citizen Engagement.' Many attended this community-wide gathering of concerned citizens, businesses, community groups, non-profits and civic leaders to learn about current progress toward sustainability and to make plans for concerted action to accelerate progress over a 5-year timeframe.
Cascadia Convergence 2007 has a theme of ‘Climate Action and Citizen Engagement' in honor of Mayor Greg Nickels' Climate Action Summit and is one of many other sustainability-related events during
“Green October”
These events combine to make a local, regional and national statement of high visibility - potentially a watershed moment - about the urgency of climate change and sustainability.
Cascadia Convergence 2007
Dr. David Suzuki, world-renowned sustainability guru, kicked off this 2-day event to take stock of sustainability progress in the Pacific Northwest. A highly regarded author, mentor and TV personality, his scientific knowledge and ability to communicate with diverse audiences has earned him international acclaim.
Dr. Suzuki spoke Friday night, October 26 at Town Hall on
"Sustainability within a Generation" , a document produced by the Suzuki Foundation in Canada. Adopting the policy recommendations outlined in Sustainability within a Generation could safeguard our natural legacy for future generations and improve our quality of life.
Learn more...
October 27 offered a full day of discussions at the Seattle Center Pavilion and NW Rooms
to reflect upon the Suzuki Foundation’s framework as it applies to our region. Particular attention was given to this year’s theme of 'Climate Action and Citizen Engagement.' Hundreds of people attended this community-wide gathering of concerned citizens, businesses, community groups, non-profits and civic leaders to learn about current progress toward sustainability and to make plans for concerted action to accelerate progress over a 5-year timeframe.
Cascadia Convergence 2007 had a theme of ‘Climate Action and Citizen Engagement' in honor of Mayor Greg Nickels' Climate Action Summit and is one of many other sustainability-related events during “Green October”
These events combined to make a local, regional and national statement of high visibility - potentially a watershed moment - about the urgency of climate change and sustainability.
You can participate online at the Cascadia Portal where ideas are being discussed, stories and notes posted, creativity manifested.
Event Guide
Download the event guide from Cascadia Convergence!
EventGuide.pdf
