About OAS Corporate Sustainability
GS/OAS 2026 EARTH DAY
Celebrate with us and participate in the events
April 22–28, 2026 · Organization of American States
April 22: Event 1 — Green Panel
GREEN PANEL – Driving Sustainability
This session brings together practitioners from multilateral institutions, civil society, and the private sector to explore how organizations are translating sustainability commitments into concrete operational practices — covering sustainable procurement, renewable energy sourcing, and data-driven emissions management.
📅 Date & Time
Wednesday, April 22
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location
GS/OAS Main Building
José de San Martín Room
Hybrid (by confirmation only)
Featured Sessions
Panel Topics
Green Procurement
A practitioner dialogue on integrating environmental and social considerations into purchasing decisions, drawing from multilateral and institutional experience.
Sustainable Energy Sources
Insights into how organizations are advancing clean energy goals through real-world sourcing strategies and collaborative approaches.
Data & Sustainable Practice
A focused exchange on how data and digital tools support transparency, learning, and measurement — including supply chain and emissions considerations.
Host: OAS
April 22: Event 2 — Sustainability Fair
Sustainability Fair
An interactive and educational event bringing together partners to highlight ongoing sustainability initiatives and promote practical actions supporting environmental stewardship — covering clean energy, waste reduction, sustainable mobility, responsible consumption, and climate action.
📅 Date & Time
Wednesday, April 22
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location
GS/OAS Main Building
Marcus Garvey Hall
In-person
🎁 Prizes
Wellness Center: USD $100 gift card raffle
Staff Association: Notebooks, water bottles, umbrellas
booths
Participating Organizations
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
What you will find
Healthy Commuting
1:15 – 1:30 PM
Join GoDCGo for a conversation about healthy commuting options in Washington DC.
Bike Maintenance Demo
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Basic bike safety check, Q&A, road safety tips, and popular biking routes for commuting and leisure.
Tree Planting Ceremony
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Secretary General Albert Ramdin will plant 02 cherry trees in recognition of Earth Day and the OAS commitment to environmental stewardship.
April 22: Event 3 — Bike Tune-Up
Free Bike Tune-Up Event
📅 Date & Time
Wednesday, April 22
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location
General Secretariat Building (GSB)
Bike Parking — Ground Level 1
🎁 Prizes
Wellness Center: USD $50 gift card
Staff Association: Caps

What's Included
  • Bicycle safety check (brakes, wheels, tires)
  • Brake and gear adjustments
  • Simple fit modifications (saddle height, stem height)
  • General condition assessment

What's Not Included
  • Parts replacement (brake pads, inner tubes, chains)
  • Advanced repairs or wheel truing
  • Suspension work or major mechanical repairs

Available exclusively to OAS workforce.
Limit: one bike per person. First-come, first-served — advance registration strongly encouraged. Register here
Event 4 — River Cleanup
Anacostia River Cleanup
The Anacostia Watershed Earth Day Cleanup is a community-driven volunteer event to support the protection and restoration of the Anacostia River. Participants will remove trash and debris from designated sites, improving water quality, wildlife habitat, and public spaces. No prior experience required — all tools and supplies provided on site.
📅 Date & Time
Saturday, April 25, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (DC Time)
📍 Location
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
🎁 Prizes
Wellness Center: USD $100 gift card raffle
Staff Association: Caps & water bottles

Registration closed on April 10. Contact [email protected] if you still want to participate.
Event 5 — Virtual Training
Virtual Training: Sustainability at Work
An interactive virtual session designed to raise awareness and promote practical, everyday actions that support sustainability in the workplace. The training introduces sustainability tips focused on office settings to reduce environmental impact and encourage responsible resource use. Participants from national offices are encouraged to adapt and replicate these actions locally.
📅 Date
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
💻 Platform
Microsoft Teams
Virtual — All offices welcome
🎁 Prizes
Wellness Center: USD $100 gift card raffle
01
Introduction to Sustainability at Work
Overview of session objectives and the sustainability guide, including applicability at HQ and replication potential in national offices.
02
Office Sustainability Guide & Practical Actions
Walkthrough of key sustainability tips for office settings. Interactive polls and chat participation throughout. The guide will be shared and integrated into the onboarding process.
03
Open Q&A and Discussion
Space for questions, comments, and discussion on how actions can be implemented or adapted across departments and offices.
Prizes & Recognition
Participants across all events are eligible for prizes generously provided by the OAS Wellness Center and Staff Association.
🏆 Sustainability Fair
Wellness Center: USD $100 gift card
Staff Association: Notebooks, water bottles, umbrellas
🏆 Bike Tune-Up
Wellness Center: USD $50 gift card
Staff Association: Caps
🏆 River Cleanup
Wellness Center: USD $100 gift card
Staff Association: Caps & water bottles
🏆 Virtual Training
Wellness Center: USD $100 gift card
Join Us for Earth Day 2026
Organized by the GS/OAS Corporate Sustainability Office in partnership with The Green Way. Together, we move from strategy to measurable impact.
🌿 Green Panel
April 22 · 10:30 AM
OAS Main Building (Hybrid)
🌱 Sustainability Fair
April 22 · 12:00 PM
Marcus Garvey Hall
🚲 Bike Tune-Up
April 22 · 9:00 AM
General Secretariat Building
🌊 River Cleanup
April 25 · 11:00 AM
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
💻 Virtual Training
April 28 · Microsoft Teams
All offices welcome

For more information, contact the OAS Corporate Sustainability Office.