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La Fundación Peperina invita a RECORDAR EL AMOR POR LA NATURALEZA

La Fundación Peperina a través de su fundadora Diana Petrochelli, lo invita a participar el primer lunes de cada mes de una reunión informativa, educacional y foro abierto acerca de:

• El calentamiento global, sus causas, sus consecuencias y las posibles acciones que los individuos de este planeta podamos llevar a cabo para subsanarlo.
• El futuro del agua, de los alimentos y del confort al que estamos acostumbrados
• Los bosques, la diversidad y los fuegos
• Cualquier otro tema relacionado con el bienestar en el planeta que sea de interés de los concurrentes

La segunda reunión se llevará a cabo el lunes 7 de julio 2008 en el salón del Centro Comercial Hotelero y Turismo en la Cumbre a las 19:00 horas.

Para información llamar al 03548 - 451776

Climate Change and Sustainable Development
A Pragmatic and Spiritual Approach

Special Evening with Diana Petrochelli,
Consultant & Grassroots Permaculturist
Hosted by Patricia Gras - Houston PBS/Channel 8
"Living Smart"

Monday, February 4th 2008
7:30 PM
with Reception to Follow

Rothko Chapel
1409 Sul Ross,
Houston TX 77006

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Join us at The Rothko Chapel for an evening of dialogue and storytelling
about how to combat climate change from the grass roots as well as the top
down. Diana Petrochelli will share her adventures of designing an
ecologically sustainable community in Argentina and Equatorial Guinea in
Africa that teaches people how to build natural homes, grow their own food,
restore diminished landscapes and ecosystems, catch rainwater and build
community.

Diana Petrochelli is the Director and one of the founders of Corporate
Sustainability Resources Inc, and is at the forefront of grassroots
movements to combat climate change and create a new mindset in our society.
Her work explores the link between three of humanity's most critical
concerns: environmental sustainability, social justice and spiritual
fulfillment.

The evening will be hosted by Patricia Gras, seasoned international
journalist and host of HoustonPBS Living Smart with Patricia Gras. This
event is part of a series of educational and community events held in
conjunction with PBS Frontline, "Heat", which will air in April.

Community Partners:
The Rothko Chapel
City of Houston Mayor's Office on Health and Environmental Policy
Earth 101 Radio Show, Hitaji Aziz, host and producer
Lone Star Sierra Club
Environmental Defense, Texas office
The Phoenix Commotion, Dan & Marsha Phillips
US Green Building Council (USGBC)
Greater Houston Area Chapter Citizens League for Environmental Action Now
(CLEAN)
Houston Advanced Research Center
Gulf Coast Institute Environment Associates, Architects & Consultants.
LaVerne Williams Green architect
The Progressive Forum
Blackwood Educational Land Institute
Citizens Environmental Coalition (CEC)
Casa Argentina de Houston
Houston Public Library
Texas Bioneers
GHASP Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention
Houston Renewal Energy Group
Houston Climate Protection Alliance

About UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION - HOUSTON
The United Nations Association-Houston, is the local chapter of the national
non-profit organization UNA-USA, a membership organization dedicated to
building understanding of and support for the ideals and vital work of the
United Nations among the American people. Its educational and humanitarian
campaigns, including teaching students about international affairs through
Model UN programs, clearing minefields in formerly war-torn nations, and
providing school-based support for children living in HIV/AIDS-affected
communities in Africa, allow people to make a global impact at the local
level. In addition, its policy and advocacy programs stress the importance
of nations working together and the need for United States leadership in the
United Nations.

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION HOUSTON

6800 West Loop
South Bellaire, TX 77401
713-667-7044
info@unahouston.org
www.UNAHouston.org