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Earth from the Air is currently in Armagh and you can now GO M.A.D. on line – that is go make a difference by making a pledge through the website. Don’t think that as an individual you can’t make a difference, because you can – and if we all make small changes, then collectively we can make a BIG difference! So go on – GO M.A.D.!

The Movie "Home"by Yann Arthus-Bertrand released...

Join the HOME adventure ! Yann Arthus-Bertrand and his team travelled around the planet over 18 months to make this film. This movie shot from the air over fifty countries has a mission and carries a message for humanity : to become aware of the full extent of its exploitation of the Earth's riches and change its patterns of consumption.

"There were 2 showings of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's new film "HOME" (produced by Luc Besson) in Trafalgar Square on Friday 5th of June.
12 noon and 7.30 pm of this year. Tell all your friends and GO MAD make a difference!

Many of the Earth from th Air pictures can be seen in high definition in the new film. A selection of some of these new images are available to buy at http://wecommunic8.com. For more information on the launch of "Home" - click here

http://www.unep.org/wed/2009/english/
http://www.youtube.com/homeproject
http://www.home-2009.com/

Earth from the Air exhibition, now showing in Armagh.

It is free, in the open air and available to view 24 hours a day.

About the Exhibition:

EARTH FROM THE AIR is an outdoor exhibition that consists of 120 unique, large scale aerial photographs of astonishing natural landscapes, taken by French photographer Yann Arthus-Betrand. Each photograph in the exhibition shows the beauty of the world yet together with its accompanying caption, illustrates how our planet is changing. Every image stands as a visual testimony to the world we live in today; a world with a growing population, shrinking biodiversity, polluted lands and oceans, a changing climate and a shortage of fresh water. Governments throughout the world and many international organisations acknowledge that sustainable development, particularly renewable energy resources are of the utmost importance.  EARTH FROM THE AIR is an excellent vehicle for raising awareness of the needs of the environment, sustainability and good citizenship.

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Press Release 22 April 2009, Yann Arthus-Bertrand Recieves Eath Champion Award as Goodwill Ambassador of the UNEP.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand, chairman of the non-profit organization GoodPlanet, has been officially designated as the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador for a renewable period of two years.

This nomination is a recognition of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's achievements in advancing environmental awareness through educational programs, his touring Earth from the Air photographic exhibitions. and through his TV documentaries 'Earth from Above' for the French public television, broadcasted in 40 countries.

Today, with six others laureates, Yann Arthus-Bertrand will also receive an Earth Champion Award in a ceremony held in Paris. Established in 2004 by the United Nations Environment Programme, this annual award honours individuals who have made a significant contribution to the protection of the Earth's environment.

As Goodwill Ambassador of the UNEP, Yann Arthus-Bertrand will publicize the initiatives of this international organization. He will also be invited to visit and support local initiatives.

It's too late to be pessimistic. It is time to act. With UNEP, I want to help those who act. Becuse we all need good examples.

Yann Arthus-Betrand, after his nomination.

UNEP, established in 1972, is the voice for the environment within the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development of the global environment. To accomplish this, UNEP works with a wide range of partners, including United Nations entities, international organizations, national governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and civil society.

GoodPlanet is an NGO founded in 2005 by Yann Arthus-Bertrand to raise public awareness on environmental issues and to suggest answers to the ecological crisis. For further information http://www.goodplanet.org/

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