[GREN-Exec] Fwd: Climate Change in Waterloo Region: Are We Ready?

[Kevin Thomason]

Great to see WPIRG reaching out to other groups like GREN here.  I'm not sure that I can make it on the 2nd but it would be great to have some GREN folks there.

Cheers,
Kevin.

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> From: Lindsay-Jack Brauweiler <lindsayjackwpirg at gmail.com>
> Date: July 6, 2011 3:05:03 PM EDT
> To: norah at gren.ca, kevin at gren.ca, judy at gren.ca
> Subject: Climate Change in Waterloo Region: Are We Ready?
> 
> To Norah, Kevin and Judy
> Grand River Environmental Network (GREN)
> 
> The Waterloo Public Interest Research Group would like to invite you to attend community information and action planning session and that will examine the effects of climate change and the immediate need for a local adaptation strategy in the Waterloo Region. At present, our Region has well developed preventative or mitigation plans aimed at reducing pollution and other climate change stressors. However, we have yet to develop a concrete plan that anticipates and initiates action in preparation for the current and future climate changes that will take place. Organizations, collectives and individuals interested in learning more about climate change in the Waterloo Region and participating in projects that will have direct, positive results improving the quality of life for residents of the Waterloo Region are encouraged to attend. Climate change is something that affects all of us but certain groups that are marginalized, such as those who experience systemic poverty, are particularly vulnerable to the coming changes. WPIRG believes that environmental justice is intimately linked with social justice. For this reason we encourage and appreciate the participation of social service and social justice agencies in the community as well as individuals using these services.
>  
> All are welcome at the adaptation information session that will take place August 2nd at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at the Queen Street Commons Cafe located at 43 Queen Street South in downtown Kitchener. Refreshments and bus tickets will be provided. This space is wheelchair accessible when accessed from the rear door. ASL interpreters will be present for the duration of the meeting. Childcare will be provided. Parents must supply a diaper bag and are encouraged to bring their child’s favorite toy. Please respond to this email indicating whether you or a representative from your organization will be in attendance and whether they will be using our childcare services. Please do not hesitate to ask questions and please indicate if you require any further provisions.
>  
> Please forward this information to all staff and relevant parties. Attached to this email is a promotional flyer for the adaptation information session. If you are a social service provider we encourage you to print and post this information for your clients’ benefit.
> 
> Regards,
> 
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> Lindsay-Jack Brauweiler
> Climate and DisAbility Justice Campaigns Coordinator
> Waterloo Public Interest Research Group
> University of Waterloo
> Waterloo, Ontario
> N2L 3G1
> Tel. 518-888-4882
> Fax: 519-725-3093
> Email: lindsayjackwpirg at gmail.com
> Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
> 

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