Media Advisory
WHAT:
“Emerging Solutions for Clean Green Power in BC” a dialogue on concrete legal and policy solutions to advance truly clean, green, renewable electricity generation in BC.
WHEN & WHERE:
- Monday, January 11, 2010
- Morris J Wosk Center for Dialogue, Asia Pacific Hall, 580 West Hastings Street (enter via Seymour Street courtyard entrance)
- Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
WHO:
Guest Speakers:
- Bob Gibson, Professor and Associate Chair, Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo
- Mark Jaccard, Professor, School of Resource and Environmental Management (REM), Simon Fraser University
- Josh Paterson, Staff Counsel, West Coast Environmental Law
Dialogue Participants:
- Gwen Barlee, Policy Director and Executive Team member, Western Canadian Wilderness Committee
- Tzeporah Berman, Executive Director, PowerUP Canada
- Melissa Davis, Executive Director, Citizens for Public Power
- Matt Horne, Director, BC Energy Solutions, Pembina Institute
- Nicholas Heap, Climate and Energy Policy Analyst, David Suzuki Foundation
- George Hoberg, Professor, Department of Forest Resources Management , University of British Columbia
- Paul Kariya, Executive Director, Independent Power Producers Association (IPPBC
- Kekinusuqs, Judith Sayers, School of Law and Business, University of Victoria and Former Chief Hupacasath First Nation
- Lannie Keller, Coordinator, Friends of Bute Inlet
- Doug Konkin, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Action, Government of BC
- James Mack, Head, Climate Action Secretariat/Ministry of Environment (CAS), Government of BC
- Cam Matheson, Director of Energy Planning, BC Hydro
- Craig Orr, Executive Director, Watershed Watch
- Tom Pedersen, Director, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS), University of Victoria
Moderator:
Jessica Clogg, Executive Director and Senior Counsel, West Coast Environmental Law
WHY IT MATTERS:
As the first in West Coast Environmental Law’s new “Dialogues for Legal Innovation Series", next week’s event will address one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing BC – how to achieve sustainable, renewable energy production. As evidenced by the range of participants, there are few issues that touch such a broad cross section of BC communities, businesses, NGOs and governments. Moving towards consensus on the policy and legal framework required to make it happen has proven challenging and divisive, but West Coast believes that a recently released set of common recommendations co-authored by West Coast and endorsed by 23 conservation groups can help bridge the divide. This Dialogue is part of that bridging process.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
To arrange interviews: Chris Freimond: 604-990-1378
For substantive comment:
Josh Paterson, Staff Counsel, West Coast Environmental Law: 604-601-2512
Web: www.wcel.org
About West Coast Environmental Law
West Coast Environmental Law is dedicated to safeguarding the environment through law. We have played a role in shaping many of BC’s most significant environmental laws. For over 35 years, our staff lawyers have successfully worked with communities, First Nations peoples, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and all levels of government to develop proactive legal solutions to protect and sustain the environment. We believe in a just and sustainable society where people are empowered to protect the environment and where environmental protection is enshrined in law.
West Coast Environmental Law’s “Dialogues for Legal Innovation” are designed to engage thought-leaders and decision-makers in achieving law reform that protects the environment. This new dialogue series will bring together diverse perspectives to help shape solutions to complex legal and policy issues that affect the well-being of British Columbians and our communities.