Events
Teach-In on the True Cost of Chevron – May 29th, 2012
Join members of communities from around the world that have been impacted by Chevron's reckless pursuit of profits at this teach-in on the True Cost of Chevron. This event is being held just one day before Chevron's annual shareholder meeting.
99% Spring Protest Outside Chevron Shareholder Meeting – May 30th, 2012
From Ecuador to Nigeria to Brazil to Australia to right here in Chevron's own backyard, communities the world over have suffered the impacts of Chevron's reckless pursuit of profits.
On May 30th, people will travel from around the world to descend on San Ramon, CA to confront Chevron at its annual shareholder meeting.
Join us for a colorful and fun rally outside Chevron's headquarters in support of human rights, environmental, economic and climate justice, and more!
Spring of Sustainability – March 26th to June 22nd, 2012
The Spring of Sustainability is about doing all we can to leave a healthy, vibrant planet for future generations. More than 100 sustainability pioneers will be presenting at this FREE online series of events, and we're proud to say that we are co-sponsors. It's your chance to participate in a virtual event of truly global proportions, with tens of thousands of change-makers like you and me.
Amazon Watch Annual Luncheon – October 15th, 2012
A celebration of this year's achievements for the people and rainforests of the Amazon and the launch of new initiatives to advance alternatives to large dams in the Brazilian Amazon, secure land rights for indigenous peoples in Peru, and bring clean water to oil affected communities in Ecuador.
Amazon Watch's Spring 2012 "Green-Bag Lunch" Series in Washington, DC
How is the protection of human rights crucial to defending our environment? Through the lens of the iconic Amazon basin, we will be examining the current day threats to both the rainforest and her peoples. We will also hear from numerous advocates about the strategies being employed in the defense of environmental, indigenous, and human rights in the Amazon and elsewhere. We provide the space and the speaker, you bring your lunch!
Thursday, January 12th: Matt Finer, Center for International Environmental Law – "The Northwest Amazon: Great Rainforest or the Greatest Rainforest?"
Wednesday, Jan. 25th: Daniel Brindis, Greenpeace – "What the new Forest Code in Brazil means for deforestation"
Wednesday, Feb. 15th: Daysi Zapata, Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (AIDESEP) – "The Reality of REDD in Peru"
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd: Manuel Pérez Rocha, Institute for Policy Studies – "Extractive Corporations Suing Latin American Countries in International Tribunals"
Wednesday, Feb. 29th: David Kane, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns – "The financialization of Nature: why and how the financial industry is rapidly taking over of ownership of natural resources"
Wednesday, March 7th: Daysi Zapata, Asociación Interétnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (AIDESEP) – "The Reality of REDD in Peru"
Wednesday, March 14th: Katya Salazar, Due Process of Law Foundation – "The Current State of Indigenous Rights Protections within the Inter-American System"
Wednesday, March 21st: Kristen Genovese, Center for International Environmental Law – "Accountability Mechanisms in Multi-Lateral Banks"
Wednesday, April 11th: Omaira Bolaños, Rights and Resources Initiative – "The Fight for Land: Indigenous rights and land titling battles in Latin America"
Wednesday, April 18th: Julia Urrunaga, Environmental Investigation Agency – "The Laundering Machine: How Fraud and Corruption in Peru’s Concession System are Destroying the Future of its Forests"
Wednesday, April 25th: Alyssa Johl, Center for International Environmental Law – "The Real Impacts of REDD: What is Needed to Protect the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities"
Wednesday, May 9th: Felipe Benitez, Ogilvy Public Relations –
"Strategic Communications for Environmental Defense and Protection of Human Rights"
Contact Andrew Miller for more information on our "Green Bag" events in DC.
