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Lt Governor Kounalakis & Former Prime Minister of Greece Mr. George Papandreou at Blue Marble Event
Lt. California Governor Eleni Kounalakis presents the BLUE MARBLE AWARD to legendary marine scientist Dr. Sylvia Earle
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – The Bay Ecotarium and its seven branches, including the Bay Institute, the Aquarium of the Bay, Sea., Celebrate 40 years of environmental stewardship, California’s environmental policy Lion Center, Studio Aqua, Bay Academy, Bay Model and Eco Expeditions welcomed former Greek Prime Minister His Excellency George Papandreou and Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis to an outdoor blue carpet event at the Hayes Mansion in San Jose.
“It is time for nations to unite for a green democracy and tackle climate crises,” said former Greek Prime Minister, SE George Papandreou, in his opening address to over 160 CEOs and executives gathered in Silicon Valley.
“We are delighted with the commitment of this White House to combat climate change with concrete steps and decisive political changes. The Bay Ecotarium will offer a unique platform to stimulate generation change. 75 years ago, San Francisco produced the United Nations that changed the world and it is time to bring United Nature to life, ”said George Jacob FRCGS, President and CEO.
The legendary ocean researcher Dr. Sylvia Earle received a standing ovation for her lifelong contribution to sustainable oceans. “I hope you can take something away from this evening, the realization that right now we have the opportunity to turn away from what we experienced during this period of decline in the Anthropocene. We have the opportunity to transform this from decline into relaxation and to make peace with nature, with the sea, with the planet and maybe even with each other, ”said Sylvia in her moving acceptance speech when she received the award from Lt. Governor Kounalakis accepted. “Thank you George Jacob for creating this vision, building on this idea – which was already a good idea – making a big difference in this part of the world and educating people who stumbled upon and got away from this great place at Pier 39. It’s a great place to be are “enlightened ….”
“We really have an American icon here – a pioneer in every way. Sylvia, thank you for being here with us – for joining us, for supporting this incredibly important project and for getting up every day and being our bravest fighter in our fight against climate change and the fight to protect our oceans! “Said Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California, when she met Dr. Earle presented the Blue Marble Award 2021.
The event also honored Michael Gallagher, Founding Director of Under Water World 25 years ago, with a moving tribute to his brother Patrick Gallagher, chaired by Caroline Beteta, CEO of Visit California and Roger Dow, President & CEO of US Travel.
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