The NLEN AGM, Luncheon and Conference is an annual provincial gathering of people and organisations interested in seeking solutions to the environmental issues facing Newfoundland and Labrador. With federal and provincial elections on the horizon, we have asked leaders within the environmental community to present “green policy recommendations” on a variety of issues – climate and energy, environmental health, and land and marine resource management. All interested individuals and organisations are invited to join the discussion “How to build a green platform”! This is a free event.
The purpose of the event is to:
1. Facilitate networking and partnership building amongst groups
2. Raise public awareness of environmental issues facing our province and explore and promote solutions to those problems.
AGENDA
| 1:00-4:00 pm | CONFERENCE – “How to Build a Green Platform” |
| 1:00-2:30 pm | HEALTHY COMMUNITIES – HEALTHY LANDSA province-wide ban on cosmetic pesticide use Councillor Sheilagh O’Leary (Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides – NL) Mine / mill waste and freshwater ecosystems >> Questions and discussion Ecosystem-based forest planning Conserving our Land >> Questions and discussion
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| 15 minute break | |
| 2:45-4:15 pm | ENERGY & CLIMATEStrengthening environmental oversight of the offshore oil sector Dr. Ian Jones (Seabird Ecology Research Group, Memorial University) Certifying “green” energy initiatives >> Questions and discussion Opportunities for emissions reductions, and green energy production Northeast Avalon regional sustainable transportation initiative >> Questions and discussion |
| WRAP-UP | |
Who should attend?
– Community groups and individuals
– Educators, Students & academic community
– Government officials
– Newfoundland and Labrador businesses pursuing sustainability
Contact for more information:
Chris Hogan
Newfoundland and Labrador Environment Network
709-753-7898
nlen.ed@gmail.com
Newfoundland & Labrador Environment Network 