Environment and Climate Change
August 30, 2016

Media Advisory: Minister Trimper to Attend Climate Change Summit of the Americas

The Honourable Perry Trimper, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be participating in the Second Climate Change Summit of the Americas in Guadalajara, Mexico, from August 31 to September 1.

Minister Trimper will be joined at the summit by a number of Premiers and Environment Ministers from across Canada. The summit will bring together sub-national governments from across the American continent to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with action to tackle climate change. Minister Trimper has been invited to speak at a panel discussion and will be a guest of the Government of Jalisco, Mexico. Additional information on the 2016 summit can be found by visiting: www.gcftaskforce.org/events/2016/annual_meeting/details External Link Icon

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Media contact:

Emily Timmins
Director of Communications
Department of Environment and Climate Change
709-729-2575, 693-1292
emilytimmins@gov.nl.ca

2016 08 30                              2:50 p.m.