The 21st Century Schoolhouse

International Youth Environmental Summit

Day Seven

Friday, September 12, 1997

In the morning of Day 7, the students completed their displays and solutions in each of of the six areas. 


In the early afternoon, delegates travelled to the State Capitol for the "Final General Assembly".

General Assembly Session, Senate Chamber



Ben Gaddis and Jean Lee open the Final General Assembly

3:15-3:35 - Land Reclamation and the Decade of Land Use
3:40-4:00 - Rapid Urbanization
4:05-4:25 - Sustainable Use of Resources and Energy
4:30-4:50 - Corporate and Social Responsibility
4:55-5:15 - Sustainable Solutions to Toxic Waste
5:20-5:40 - Deforestation

After the Final General Assembly, students and teachers enjoyed the Closing Ceremony Banquet at Cat Cavern, Willamette University.

After the banquet, the Closing Night Ceremony was held at Smith Auditorium, Willamette University.



Closing Night Ceremony

  1.  Procession of Multinational Delegations
  2. "The Flower that Shattered the Stone" (G.L.O.B.E. Video)
  3. Welcome

    4. Bryan Johnston, Interim President
    Willamette University
    Oregon State Representative
  1. Opening Remarks

    2. Congresswoman Darlene Hooley
  2. "Reflections of the Summit"

    3. Multinational Committee Representatives
    Japan
    Australia
    Brazil
    Israel (closing speech)
    South Africa
    United States
  3. "Pictures of You" (Slide Presentation)
  4. Recognition of Sponsors
  5. "Sustainability and Responsibility: A Prescription for the Planet"

    6. Laila Kaiser, Global Environmental Education Manager, NIKE
    Adam Werbach, President, Sierra Club
  6. The Summit Video
  7. Presentation of Declaration of Environmental Rights and Responsibilities
  8. Passing of the Flag and Closing Remarks

    9. Terry Sandbrook, Principal, Warnbro Community High School
    Perth, W. Australia
     


     
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