The GINNA participated in the country's contribution to the Live Earth 7-continent concert series efforts by attending "Salute to Mother Earth," a cultural celebration held at the Bangui Wind Farm, July 7.

Captions (counter-clockwise, starting from upper right):

01 : The participants were made to pledge with the commitment to protect the climate.

02 :  The GINNA members pose with Mr. Jonathan De La Cruz (3rd from left), after signing a pledge to commit in climate protection. With him are (from L-R) Pauline Luis, Jennifer Custorio, GINNA President Shermon Cruz, ENRO Chief Romeo Anggay, and Dr. Felina Rosales.

03 : Anabelle Plantilla (3rd from left), Executive Director of the Haribon Foundation, also attended the activity. With her are GINNA members (from L-R) Pauline Luis, Arthur Valente, GINNA President Shermon Cruz, Dr. Felina Rosales, and Jennifer Custorio.

04 : Appreciating the view of the Wind Farm from the Bangui viewdeck. (L-R) ENRO Chief Romeo Anggay, Arthur Valente, Mayor Sales of Pagudpud, Dr. Felina Rosales, Shermon Cruz, Vice-Governor Windell Chua, Anabelle Plantilla of the Haribon Foundation and  Mayor Cimatu of Bangui.

"Salute to Mother Earth" was organized by Saranay Philippines.

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photos and captions by Alaric A. Yanos

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PLEDGE:

1. To demand that my country join an international treaty within the  next 2 years that cuts global warming pollution by 90% in developed  countries and by more than half worldwide in time for the next generation to  inherit a healthy earth;

2.To take personal action to help solve the climate crisis by reducing  my own CO2 pollution as much as I can and offsetting the rest to become  "carbon neutral;"

3.To fight for a moratorium on the construction of any new generating  facility that burns coal without the capacity to safely trap and store  the CO2;

4.To work for a dramatic increase in the energy efficiency of my home,  workplace, school, place of worship, and means of transportation;

5.To fight for laws and policies that expand the use of renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on oil  and coal;

6.To plant new trees and to join with others in preserving and  protecting forests; and,

7.To buy from businesses and support leaders who share my commitment to  solving the climate crisis and building a sustainable, just, and  prosperous world for the 21st century.

Poster bonus!

click here. (created by Alaric Yanos. Hi-res poster version available upon personal request.)