World Environment Day, Portland,OR - 2013 - United Nations
World Environment Day hosted in Portland Oregon, World Trade Center. Live event featuring guest speakers and presentations involving sustainable practices. For more information visit portlandoregon.gov/wed
The June 6th, 2013 Innovation Celebration was the capstone event of Portland's World Environment 2013 celebrations.The 200+ attendees shared in remarks from city officials, University leaders, and other change-makers on solutions that led to Portland's honor as host city for World Environment Day 2013. Program highlights included remarks from Amy Fraenkel, Director of the United Nations Environment Programme of North America., First Lady of Oregon Cylvia Hayes, and recorded greetings from Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. Bella Gaia performed by Director, Composer and Violinist Kenji Williams. Bella Gaia shared visualizations of Hotspots and Hopespots and humanity's presence on earth as seen from space. Stories selected for Bella Gaia's multimedia show come from UNEP and NASA science data, and were created to inspire future solutions thinkers. The event also featured Gary Braasch, a Portland-based environmental photojournalist, His project World View of Global Warming documents climate change science, effects and solutions. His work is featured in UN publications, books, magazines, postage stamps, apps, and museum exhibitions. The event was sponsored by the City of Portland, United Nations Environment Programme, Portland Community College, Intertwine Alliance,Portland State University, Portland General Electric and University of Oregon.