Presents:The Voyage for Cleaner Energy
DESCRIPTION/ABSTRACT:
The Voyage for Cleaner Energy is a 5-year, worldwide lecture series and sailing expedition that includes stops in the U.S., Russia, Europe, China and India. Swan will discuss his lifelong commitment to preserving Antarctica and his 5-year objective to work with leaders around the world in search of viable solutions to global climate change.
The ‘2041’ sailboat will launch from San Francisco in April 2008 on a 5-year, worldwide voyage to raise awareness about climate change and renewable energy. The Voyage for Cleaner Energy will continue through the Panama Canal in July and then along the American east coast next fall. The team will then set sail for Russia , Europe, the Middle East, India and China. The voyage will end in 2012 when Swann attends the third international Earth Summit on Sustainable Development. Throughout the Voyage for Cleaner Energy, the ‘2041’ sailboat will stop in key port cities where Swann will host a series of events to inspire and motivate individuals, companies, universities and communities to take decisive action and affect positive change to reduce green house gas emissions.
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MORE INFORMATION:
Event is sponsored by UCI's Center for Unconventional Security Affairs and Calit2. It is free and open to the public. For more information contact Maggie at 949.760.4310 or mscherer [at] samueli.org.
The ‘2041’ sailboat will be open to students for scheduled tours on May 13 & 14. Call Melissa Ritti at 530-587-2041 or go to www.2041.com for more details.
The Voyage for Cleaner Energy is a 5-year, worldwide lecture series and sailing expedition that includes stops in the U.S., Russia, Europe, China and India. Swan will discuss his lifelong commitment to preserving Antarctica and his 5-year objective to work with leaders around the world in search of viable solutions to global climate change.
The ‘2041’ sailboat will launch from San Francisco in April 2008 on a 5-year, worldwide voyage to raise awareness about climate change and renewable energy. The Voyage for Cleaner Energy will continue through the Panama Canal in July and then along the American east coast next fall. The team will then set sail for Russia , Europe, the Middle East, India and China. The voyage will end in 2012 when Swann attends the third international Earth Summit on Sustainable Development. Throughout the Voyage for Cleaner Energy, the ‘2041’ sailboat will stop in key port cities where Swann will host a series of events to inspire and motivate individuals, companies, universities and communities to take decisive action and affect positive change to reduce green house gas emissions.
SPEAKER BIO:
Robert Swann, Polar explorer and environmental leader
Robert Swann is a polar explorer, environmental leader and the first person ever to walk unsupported to both the North and South poles. He experienced global warming first-hand and has since dedicated his life to increasing public awareness and promoting environmental preservation. He is a gifted communicator and is regarded as one of the world’s top motivational speakers. Swann's company is called 2041, named in recognition of the year when the Environmental Protocol of the Antarctic Treaty will be reviewed. Swann has guided Antarctic expeditions, built an Antarctic Education Station, and in 1999, purchased the boat that sails around the world showing people that they can take small achievable steps to protect future generations.MORE INFORMATION:
Event is sponsored by UCI's Center for Unconventional Security Affairs and Calit2. It is free and open to the public. For more information contact Maggie at 949.760.4310 or mscherer [at] samueli.org.
The ‘2041’ sailboat will be open to students for scheduled tours on May 13 & 14. Call Melissa Ritti at 530-587-2041 or go to www.2041.com for more details.
Date:
May 13, 2008
Time:
7:00PM-8:30PM
Location:
Calit2 Auditorium, UC Irvine
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May 13, 2008
Time:
7:00PM-8:30PM
Location:
Calit2 Auditorium, UC Irvine
Click here to find out more information.
Date:
Tuesday, May 13, 20087:00PM-8:30PM
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Unviersity of California, Irvine92697
