NLIS 10
December 16, 2005
(Environment and Conservation)
(Municipal Affairs)

NOTE TO EDITORS:

Climate Change Workshop for Municipalities

The departments of Environment and Conservation and Municipal Affairs, along with the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Municipalities, are hosting a Climate Change Workshop for Municipalities on Monday, December 19, at the Capital Hotel in St. John�s. The day-long conference begins at 8:45 a.m.

The purpose of the workshop is to educate municipal leaders about adapting to climate change and the importance of planning now for potential adverse events. A complete workshop agenda, including session topics and guest speakers is attached.

Environment and Conservation Minister Tom Osborne will give the luncheon address. Members of the media are invited to attend.

"The impacts of climate change will be affected directly at the community level, and as such it is essential that municipal leaders and decision-makers are informed about the impacts of climate change and the importance of developing appropriate plans and strategies," said Minister Osborne. "That is why one of the action items in our provincial Climate Change Action Plan involved working with municipalities, and I am pleased to see this workshop taking place."

Media contact:
  Diane Keough, Environment and Conservation, (709) 729-2575, 685-4401
  John Tompkins, Municipal Affairs, (709) 729-1983, 690-2498

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Workshop for Municipalities:
December 19, 2005 at the Capital Hotel, St. John�s NL

8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast

8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introduction

9:00 a.m. Climate Change 101: Bruce Whiffen - Environment Canada

9:40 a.m. Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for NL: Norm Catto � Memorial University of Newfoundland

10:55 a.m. Break

11:15 a.m. Protecting Coastal Infrastructure: Paul Jordan � Department of the Environment and Local Government, Government of New Brunswick

12:00 p.m. Lunch Speaker: Tom Osborne, Minister of Environment and Conservation

1:15 p.m. Community Response to Climate Change - Panel Presentations

  • John Belbin � Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP)
  • Karen Dempsey � Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia
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    2:15 p.m. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Presentation: Devin Causley � Centre for Sustainable Community Development, Federation of Canadian Municipalities

    3:00 p.m. Break

    3:15 p.m. Roundtable Discussion

    4:30 p.m. Closing Remarks

    2005 12 16                          4:00 p.m.

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