Tue, Nov 20, 2007
Planning for Climate Change Symposium Call for Proposal
The City of Iqaluit, in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and the Alberta Association of CIP, is now accepting proposals for presentations for the Planning for Climate Change: Weathering Uncertainty Symposium to be held in Iqaluit from July 20-23, 2008.
A call for paper proposals, workshops, panels, training sessions and poster presentations in interactive and hands-on formats has now been made. Proposals that address climate change in a range of geographic locations, including southern and northern communities of various sizes, are encouraged. The conference is an interdisciplinary event and submissions from local, national and international planners, academics, architects, community leaders, engineers, researchers, urban designers and others are welcome. Organizers are interested in receiving proposals that demonstrate opportunities to influence prevent or diminish climate change impacts and showcase innovation in adaptation and sustainability planning using an interactive and hands-on approach.The Conference also provides a unique opportunity to experience the Arctic in the capital city of Canada’s newest territory, Nunavut. There are numerous opportunities to experience the local culture through traditional food, dress, dancing and Inuit throat singing. An excursion out on the land and bay to experience the area’s natural and cultural history has also been planned. The conference languages will be in both English and Inuktitut. Space is limited to 200, including presenters.
Organizers encourage interested researchers to submit their proposal right away. Deadline for submissions is November 30, 2007.
For more information, contact:
Debbie Nielsen, Symposium Coordinator
City of Iqaluit
P.O. Box 460
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Telephone: (867) 979-5605
City of Iqaluit
P.O. Box 460
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Telephone: (867) 979-5605