United Nations World Environment Day 2005
Wednesday, June 1, 2005 from 2 - 5 pm
The Metreon, Action Theatre, 2 nd floor
101 Fourth Street, San Francisco, California
FROM SKYSCRAPERS TO GREENHOUSES:
LEADERS TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE CO 2
This workshop is designed to promote understanding of the potential impacts of global warming from carbon dioxide emissions and other greenhouse gases; to share information about actions leaders can take to reduce carbon dioxide emissions; and to inspire citizens and leaders to take action throughout the world.
First Panel Discussion: 2 - 3:30 pm
Supervisor Liz Kniss, Chair, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
Mayor Jim Burch, City of Palo Alto
Councilmember Linda J. LeZotte, City of San Jose
Mr. Robert Parkhurst, Global Environmental Program Manager, Hewlett-Packard, California Energy Commission Climate Change Advisory Panel, California Climate Action Registry Board of Directors
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Mr. Hal LaFlash, Director, Resource Planning, Pacific Gas & Electric Company Click for slides ->
Moderator: Ms. Jennifer Smith Grubb, Executive Director, Sustainable Silicon Valley
Description: Sustainable Silicon Valley, a public private partnership among government, business, NGO and academic leaders, is voluntarily working to reduce carbon dioxide ( CO 2 ) emissions in the region by 20% by 2010, based on 1990 levels. The discussion will focus on creative actions municipalities and businesses are taking to reduce CO 2 emissions, through public policy initiatives, energy efficiency and the increased use of renewable sources of energy, as well as associated cost savings.
Second Panel Discussion: 3:30 - 5 pm
Dr. Steve Schneider, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Co-Director of the Center for Environmental Science and Policy, Co-Director of Interdisciplinary Program in the Environment and Resources, Stanford University
Mr. David Cadman, Deputy Mayor, Vancouver, Canada, Vice President, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability
Ms. Stela Goldenstein, Advisor to the Mayor, São Paulo, Brazil
Description: This international panel will focus on the innovative actions cities are taking to reduce greenhouse gases in the developed and developing world, with a background in the science of climate change informing public policy decisions. The discussion will highlight actions involving public outreach and engagement, partnerships and challenges with other levels of government and/or the business community, the development of adequate budgets, and the establishment of metrics to track progress.
Organization URL : http://www.sustainablesiliconvalley.org and http://www.iclei.org
Event URL : http://www.sustainablesiliconvalley.org and www.wed2005.org
Registration URL : dfoss@sustainablesiliconvalley.org
For more information, contact : Jennifer Smith Grubb, Sustainable Silicon Valley Executive Director smithjen@sustainablesiliconvalley.org or (831) 239-2611.
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