Earth Day: How far have we come, and what challenges remain?
Dr Shawn Lum from the National Institute of Education and Nature Society (Singapore) gives this talk.
The late 1960s was a time when many social, political, environmental and other issues took on a dynamism and immediacy few had seen before (or since). It was this milleu that the idea for the first Earth day was mooted 40 years ago. This talk will briefly review the history and inspiration behind Earth Day, and will look at the environmental concerns of the 1960s and 70s with those of today. How successful have be been at both a local and global level at addressing the issues first raised 40 years ago? What new issues have gained prominence and how are we dealing with them? We will also pay special attention to Southeast Asia to see if there are any unique environmental threats facing the region, to celebrate local environmental triumphs both big and small, and to make some guesses as to what future Earth Days will hold in store for us.
Time: 4-5pm
Venue: Function Hall, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Contact: Janice Yau Janice_YAU@nparks.gov.sg
