The Master of Arts in Sustainability Studies Program
Presents

An Earth Day Event

Post-Paris Climate Agenda (PDF)

Ramapo College students, clubs 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 action rests with those who
will experience its successes and failures directly
and stand up for future generations…!

Saturday, April 23, 2016, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Trustees Pavilion

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Ashwani Vasishth: vasishth@ramapo.edu

PROGRAM:

Live Music by John Ruck

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

Introduction to the impacts of Climate Change & Climate Justice
Harriet Shugarman, Climatemama.org & RCNJ & Amanda Nesheiwat, Secaucus & RCNJ Environmental Studies alum, Thilmeeza Hussain, RCNJ

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

Paris Agreement Distilled – A clear explanation of what government leaders will sign on the April 22 – A global panel
Ismail Raushan Zahir LLB {Hons), LPC, LLM, Legal Advisor for the Alliance of Small Island States; Woel Hmaidan, Director of Climate Action Network and Aytakin Asgarova, MD, Cordinator, Climate Change & Development, Azerbaijan

LocalActions,Solutions, Empowerment—How to Get Involved in climate action
Food and Water Watch – Matt Smith, MEVO – Eric Fuchs- Stengel & Isabelle Arrieche, Sierra Club – Anny Martinez, 350NJ – Lou Steinberg

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