Kaela Bamberger, Friends of the Earth US, kbamberger@foe.org
Cindy Carr, Sierra Club, cindy.carr@sierraclub.org
RSVP FOR THE GRASSROOTS LEADERS CLIMATE SUMMIT HERE
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- On Earth Day 2021, government leaders are gathering for a virtual summit to discuss global strategies to combat the climate crisis. These are important discussions that must happen in order for us to meet our climate commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement, but far too often, grassroots leaders--the true climate leaders-- are left out of these conversations. The Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth US will be hosting a Global Grassroots Leaders Climate Summit, for a series of virtual conversations that bring together activists from around the world. By bringing the discussion of negative impacts and failed promises of U.S.-supported fossil fuel projects overseas and benefits of projects like distributed renewables and just transitions to US leaders, together we can effectively push for change on the global level.
Event Title: Global Grassroots Leaders Climate Summit
When: June 2-4, 2021
Where: Learn more and register at http://sc.org/summit
Full agenda and list of speakers TBA.
About the Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than 3.5 million members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person's right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.