A special double event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and looking towards the future.

The event kicks off with the Peter M. Wege Lecture presenting environmentalist Philippe Cousteau Jr.. This multi-Emmy-nominated TV host, environmentalist, author and social entrepreneur is the grandson of Jacques Cousteau.

For the second half of the program, units across U-M are partnering with community organizations to co-host a collaborative event, Earth Day 2020: Rise Up for the Environment, featuring musical performances and dynamic sustainability and environmental justice leaders. Among the participants: Naomi Klein, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Heather McTeer Toney, Mustafa Santiago Ali, Abdul El-Sayed, Rep. Andy Levin, Bryan Newland, Mari “Little Miss Flint” Copeny, and others.

This event is free and open to the public, but is expected to be filled at capacity. Tickets are required. Please note there is a single ticket for the Wege Lecture and the Earth Day 2020: Rise Up for the Environment event.