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.-- Starting today, the Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth US will be hosting a Global Grassroots Leaders Climate Summit to virtually bring together activists from around the world. The grassroots leaders, representing more than 30 organizations from 17 countries, will convene today-Friday to discuss the climate issues in their communities and elevate their demands for the US Government and its institutions. Too often, grassroots leaders are left out of the climate conversation and do not have a seat at the table; the goal of this summit is to bring attention to the voices and asks of the global grassroots leaders who were not present during the April 22 Climate Summit.
Event Title: Global Grassroots Leaders Climate Summit
When: June 2-4, 2021 beginning at 8:30 am EST/ 5:30 am PST
Where: RSVP at sc.org/summit or tune in on the Sierra Club’s Facebook at YouTube pages
Agenda:
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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8-8:30 am EST- Welcome to the Global Grassroots Leaders Climate Summit
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9-11 am EST - Global Grassroots Leaders Introductions
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST - US Overseas Fossil Fuel Finance presentation
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1-2 pm EST - US Renewable Energy Finance presentation
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2:30-3:30 pm EST - Shutting down coal and just transition presentation
Thursday, June 3, 2021
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8:30-9:30 am EST - Grassroots Leaders meet with Senior Advisor (Lauren Sanchez) to Special Envoy for Climate, John Kerry
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9:30-10:30 am EST - Grassroots Leaders meet with Development Finance Corporation
Friday, June 4, 2021
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8-9am EST - Grassroots Leaders meet with US Treasury Dept Staff
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10-11 am EST - Grassroots Leaders meet with US Export-Import Bank
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11:30 am-12 pm EST -- Press Briefing, details to follow
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.