Launch of new book Centerpoint Now

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Speaking at the launch of the book Centerpoint Now - this one on sustainability produced by the World Council of People for the United Nations and hosted at the Japan Society in New York. Editor of the book Shamina de Gonzaga Director of WCPUN. Other speakers the artist Mariko Mori, Jeffrey Huffines the 2014 UN DPI Chair, Renee Nino de River and Oliya Clarkson award winning figure skater.

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  1. SISTER HELEN A. OJARIO,O.CarmJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Felix Dodds, Mariko Mori and Shamina de Gonzaga, Thank you for your untiring efforts and commitment in educating our generation and guide us to advocate on the protection and preservation of our environment locally and globally!

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