Presentations
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An integral piece of Central Florida Earth Day is seven unique presentations, workshops, panels, and activities in the Presentations Tent. Come hear from an inspiring group of leaders and visionaries assembled to speak from diverse perspectives on a wide-range of issues facing our community, state, nation, and world. Or participate in environmental trivia!
The presentations are moderated by Royce Ashcroft & Imari Spigner of Garden Sponsor Noor XVII. If you are interested in being a speaker at Earth Day, please fill out the Speaker Application. |
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11:00 a.m. Green Works: Sustainability in the City of Orlando (Panel)
The City of Orlando team, including Chris Castro (Director of Sustainability), Brittany Sellers (Sustainability Project Manager), Joe England (Sustainability Project Manager), and LeAnn Siefferman (Food Waste Coordinator) will discuss the new Green Works Community Action Plan released in October 2018, and what the key priorities are for the City. They will also discuss the recent American Cities Climate Challenge grant they received from Bloomberg Philanthropies and how they expect to utilize those funds to reduce carbon emissions and advance a clean energy future for Orlando. Join this session and help shape Orlando's overall sustainability efforts!
Mayor Dyer launched Green Works Orlando in 2007 to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-friendly, economically and socially vibrant communities in the nation. Green Works Orlando represents our commitment to utilizing the City's regional leadership position to build partnerships and share resources that foster positive environmental changes.
Since 2007, the City has led by example, achieving more than $2 million in annual energy savings. The foundation of Green Works Orlando was built on the concept of promoting environmental stewardship, educating people about environmentally conscious lifestyles and encouraging others to incorporate a concern for the environment into the everyday workings of government and private business. The ultimate beneficiaries of our work will be our children and grandchildren. We are continuing our efforts to guide Orlando on a course toward long-term sustainability.
Mayor Dyer launched Green Works Orlando in 2007 to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-friendly, economically and socially vibrant communities in the nation. Green Works Orlando represents our commitment to utilizing the City's regional leadership position to build partnerships and share resources that foster positive environmental changes.
Since 2007, the City has led by example, achieving more than $2 million in annual energy savings. The foundation of Green Works Orlando was built on the concept of promoting environmental stewardship, educating people about environmentally conscious lifestyles and encouraging others to incorporate a concern for the environment into the everyday workings of government and private business. The ultimate beneficiaries of our work will be our children and grandchildren. We are continuing our efforts to guide Orlando on a course toward long-term sustainability.
12:00 p.m. Michelle Pawliger (Speaker) "Foodprints: the Path to a Future We Crave"
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The co-founder of the first Earth Day in 1970 founded Earth Day Network. Michelle will go over the history of Earth Day and its global reach. She will connect the importance of our food choices and their link to climate solutions and explain how Earth Day Network is working to incorporate plant-based food choices into the overall message of protecting our planet. Michelle will discuss Earth Day Network's new project and what they have in the works for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020.
Michelle Pawliger is the Food and Environment Campaign Manager at Earth Day Network. She is an environmental and animal welfare attorney. Prior to joining Earth Day Network, she was the Farm Animal Policy Associate at the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). |
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1:00 p.m. Eco Solutions Trivia
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How many solutions can you think of for protecting the environment?! Test your knowledge and earn eco-friendly prizes by participating in Central Florida Earth Day's Eco Solutions Trivia, hosted by Kevin Layton of Jungle Sponsor, Solutionary Species. Eco Solutions Trivia is a fun, interactive activity and guests may participate in groups.
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2:00 p.m. IDEAS For Us: Advancing Environmental Solutions Worldwide! (Panel)
Talking through the IDEAS Hive and how this think tank helps to incubate eco-solutions internationally and how donations towards the Solutions Fund helps to fuel global eco-solutions.
Fleet Farming: Changing the Cycle of Food--the local food movement is helping to educate the next generation of farmers while stimulating the local economy and helping to bring the freshest produce into all income level communities!
Fleet Farming: Changing the Cycle of Food--the local food movement is helping to educate the next generation of farmers while stimulating the local economy and helping to bring the freshest produce into all income level communities!
3:00 p.m. Audrey Sanchez (Speaker) "Balancing Menus, Saving Lives and the Planet"
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Audrey Lawson-Sanchez is the founder and executive director of Balanced, a public health and nutrition advocacy organization focused on improving menus and improving health in communities across the country. A decade-long educator, inspired by the birth of her child, Audrey decided to take action advocating for a healthier future and healthier planet and in 2017, she founded Balanced. Audrey lives in Kansas City with her husband, child, and companion animals.
Audrey will be discussing how balancing menus to include more plants and less meat improves the quality of public health, future health, and the health of the planet. She will be referencing the EAT-Lancet report to provide concrete, easy ways to advocate for change in the Central Florida community. |
4:00 p.m. Environmental Debate
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Who knows the BEST solutions for creating a healthy and environmentally sustainable/regenerative world? The Environmental Debate panelists all have solutions--but they won't all agree! Join professional moderators and emcees Royce Ashcroft and Imari Spigner of Noor XVII to watch environmentalists debate on topics such as food production, climate change, water depletion, deforestation, and other pressing environmental matters.
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5:00 p.m. Performances by Artists in Association with Orlando Fringe
More details TBA!
