GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GREEN CROSS INTERNATIONAL 2013

Green Cross International held its 2013 General Assembly at the Geneva International Convention Centre on 2 September 2013. The event coincided with the 20th-anniversary celebrations of Green Cross. On behalf of Green Cross Sri Lanka Dr. Jagath Seneviratne, President of Green Cross Sri Lanka and Ven. Galagama Dhamma Ransi Thero, the advisory board member attended the occasion. Typically taking place every couple year, GCI’s General Assembly meeting also covers topics such as the board of directors election, approval of executive decisions, and the review and adoption of financial statements and budget. The General Assembly comprises GCI officials and Green Cross National Organization leaders.

Speakers at the General Assembly included:

• President Mikhail Gorbachev, Founder, Green Cross International (watch speech)

• Philippe Matthey, State of Geneva(watch speech)

• Sandrine Salerno, Mayor of Geneva(watch speech)

• Dr Jan Kulczyk, Chairman, Green Cross International(watch speech)