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Mayor Vincent C. Gray and U.N. Environment Programme Announce District Will Be North American Host City for World Environment Day 2012

The Tunzana Youth Network with conference facilitator Darian Rodriguez Heyman and UNEP RONA's Elisabeth Guilbaud-Cox

Amy Fraenkel announcing World Environment Day 2012.

The Tunzana Youth Network

Speakers at the launch of World Environment Day in D.C. listening to
Amy Fraenkel make official announcements.
 
 

The Tunzana Youth Network with UNEP RONA’s Jose Gamarra and Conference Facilitator Darian Rodriguez Heyman

District Department of the Environment Director Christophe Tulou
speaks about efforts toward a more sustainable D.C.

The University of California, Berkeley

The speakers and a youth from Earth's Natural Force lead the audience in an oath committing to an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
 

(clockwise from left) Youth reps Marisol Becerra, Kalin McCluskey, Elizabeth Spence, and Aarati Halbe

Councilor speaking about World Environment Day 2012.

May Boeve of 350.org

Amy Fraenkel listening to an engaging performance by Earth's Natural Force.
 

(clockwise from left) Youth reps Marisol Becerra, Kalin McCluskey, Elizabeth Spence, and Aarati Halbe

Director of the DC Department of the Environment, Christophe Tulou,
speaking about the important role young people can play in the environment.

May Boeve of 350.org

Allen Burriss, founder of D.C.-based "Earth's Natural Force" and Chair of
DC WED Committee speaking about the importance of youth and
environmental awareness.
 

(clockwise from left) Youth reps Marisol Becerra, Kalin McCluskey, Elizabeth Spence, and Aarati Halbe

Members of Earth's Natural Force stole the show with their performance.

May Boeve of 350.org

UNEP RONA Director Amy Freankel and other speakers, listening to
Ward 8 Council Member Yvette Alexander.