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Earth Day: The Post Paris Climate Agenda

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) students and organizations join with the larger community in a rich discussion on moving climate from the promise of Paris to concrete action.

"In the end, climate actions rest with those who will experience it's success and failures directly and will stand up for future generations!"

Saturday, April 23, 2016, 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

PROGRAM:

Live Music by Jon Rucker
http://permajam.com/

Welcome and Introductions:
Michael R Edelstein, Ph.D. Programs in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, RCNJ

Introduction to the impacts of Climate Change and Climate Justice:
Harriet Shugarman, ClimateMama, Amanda Neishewat Secaucus & RCNJ alum, Thilmeeza Hussain, RCNJ

Perspectives from the Global South: Saving Biodiversity in Bolivia:
Dr. Mario Baudoin, Professor, Development Sciences Graduate School of the Mayor de San Andres University, La Paz, Bolivia

Paris Agreement Distilled:
Ismail Raushan Zahar LLB(Hons) LPC, LLM, Legal Advisor for the Alliance of Small Island States, Wael Hamaidan, Director of Climate Action Network, and Dr. Aytakin Asgarova, Coordinator, Climate Change and Development, Azerbaijan

Local Actions, Solutions, Empowerment, How to Get Involved:
Food and Water Watch - Matt Smith,
MEVO - Isabelle Arrieche,
Sierra Club - Anny Martinez,
350.org - Lou Steinberg.

Discussion/Breakout Groups, Conclusion - Moderated by Matt Smith, Food and Water Watch

Co-sponsored by:
ClimateMama, Women's Center, 1-Step, Enactus, NORML, Visual Arts Society, Young Leftists & Progressives, Yoga Club, Plant Strong and Mindfullness Club.