2019 United Nations Day

The United Nations has declared climate change as the defining issue of our time.  You are invited to come learn about taking Climate Action.

Join Keynote Speaker, Gillian Wilson, Communications Associate at UNA-USA, Washington, D.C., to explore how to address climate change through an advocacy lens, plus a panel of non-profits who will share about their work to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 – Climate Action and actions you can take locally.

7:00 pm doors open – free beverages and snacks, climate action activity

7:30 pm – program of speakers starts

Complimentary beverages will be provided by Hopworks Brewery and Union Wine!

On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was created. Every year for the month of October UNA-USA and it’s 200+ chapters around the country activate in their communities by hosting events centered around a certain global issue. The United Nations has declared climate change the defining issue of our time. Join United Nations Association of the USA Portland Chapter (UNA Portland), along with UNA-USA national office and Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN) at Patagonia Portland in stepping up to confront climate change. This is our planet and our future.

Co-sponsored by:  Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN) and Patagonia Portland