From the Earth Day Network (https://www.earthday.org):
We have exciting news! On the eve of this week’s Global Climate Action Summit — where Earth Day Network president Kathleen Rogers is talking about how science supports climate action and how women drive climate policy — we’re proud to announce a powerful group of international leaders to steer our 50th anniversary campaign:
50th Anniversary Advisory Committee
- First U.S. EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus
- Former U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson
- Actor and activist Leonardo DiCaprio
- Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson
- Indian actor and producer Anil Kapoor
- Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen
- Secretary of the Smithsonian David J. Skorton
- Television writer and producer Norman Lear
- Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn
- Co-founder of EarthEcho International Philippe Cousteau
- Senior Fellow at the Woods Hole Research Center Rafe Pomerance
- Film producer Stacey Sher
- United Nations Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin
- Founder and managing partner of DBL Partners Nancy Pfund
- Actor and activist Ed Begley Jr.
“For Earth Day 2020, we’re building a new generation of environmentalist activists, engaging millions of people worldwide,” said Kathleen Rogers. “Our 2020 Global Advisory Committee will inspire and guide our work.”
“I am honored to be part of this effort to use the benefits of technology to build a global environment movement,” said Lisa Jackson, former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
“I believe that Earth Day 2020 will inspire a new generation of environmentalists. I particularly look forward to working with EDN on Earth Challenge 2020, one of the largest citizen science projects in the world,” said Philippe Cousteau, co-founder of Earth Echo International.
Now we want YOU to join us in building a powerful coalition for the 50th anniversary. To stay up to date on developments and join our movement, please sign up here.
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