[All] FW: [wpirg announce] On the Road to a Green Economy: G20 Speaking Tour

[Susan Rodrigo]

More info on the Green Economy Forum.  Sounds interesting.

Susan

To: announce at lists.wpirg.org
From: erin at wpirg.org
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:45:28 -0400
Subject: [wpirg announce] On the Road to a Green Economy: G20 Speaking Tour

Come on out to the “On the Road to a Green Economy: G20 Speaking Tour”!
What: A panel discussion on what a "green economy" would look like, how we could build one locally, and the government policies that we will need to make it a reality. The second part of the evening will include discussions in small groups to further explore these issues.Who: Panelists include: Sarah Jane Saska, CYCC (Canadian Youth Climate Coalition) Youth Speaker; Tony Clarke, Polaris Institute; Ken Bondy, CAW (Canadian Auto Workers); Mike Morrice, Sustainable WaterlooWhen: Thursday, June 17th at 7:00pm. Tables, speaker's corner and other activities will start at 6:30pmWhere: First United Church, at the corner of King St. and William St. in Uptown Waterloo (http://firstunitedwaterloo.com/location.html)Brought to you by: Climate Action Project (an action group of WPIRG, www.wpirg.org), Canadian Youth Climate Coalition (www.ourclimate.ca), Polaris Institute (www.polarisinstitute.org), Canadian Auto Workers (www.caw.ca)Why?: Come join us on this exciting evening to learn about how Canada could become a green economy leader, interact with the green economy thinkers and have an opportunity to share your views! Attendees will leave with refreshing ideas and a myriad of possibilities in mind for a sustainable future.
More information will be available through the facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101543689894828&index=1Find out more about the Climate Action Project at www.facebook.com/climate.action.project
Before the event, a speaker’s corner will be set-up where community members will be asked to answer the following question: “Why do you want Canada to discuss a just transition for a Green Economy at the G20?” These clips will be compiled into a short film that will be shown in Toronto and at future events. There will also be tables set up by local environmental organizations, an opportunity to view photos from climate change actions around the world, and other activities (check out the facebook event for more details). 		 	   		  
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