Robert Weir has written and introduced Star of Hope, the biography of John McConnell, at the United Nations in New York on the vernal equinox Earth Day, Monday, March 20. John McConnell, the founder of the original Earth Day and the initiator of the Earth Day celebration on the spring equinox at the UN. worked tirelessly to awaken earthlings to a sense of interconnectedness with other species and other humans on our increasingly connected planet. Robert Weir will use examples from his book as well as the lives of other remarable world citizens to inspire attendees with optimism and commitment to the great work of achieving harmony with the biosphere .

Robert will give an afternoon presentation on "Peace, Justice and Care of Earth," This topic relates and complements the morning presentation.