The following is a news release from the Alberta Governments website.

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December 2, 2008
Alberta contributes to global forum on climate change

Edmonton… Alberta will take its place among world climate change leaders when Environment Minister Rob Renner travels to Poland later this month to promote Alberta’s interests and achievements in an international forum. He will also share information about the province’s environmental policies and practices during a stop in Germany.

While in Poland, Renner will attend the 14th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 14) in Poznan. As a member of the Canadian delegation, he is attending to ensure Alberta’s role as a key supporter of international climate change efforts.“It is important for Alberta to be represented at this forum and to build relationships with some of the world’s foremost environmental experts,” said Renner. “Global challenges require global solutions, and Alberta is pleased to share what we are doing and have learned, while also learning from what the rest of the world is doing.”

Meetings are planned between Renner and representatives of other climate-change leaders including Norway and Poland. He will also attend a special meeting with a delegation of 26 Canadian youth between the ages of 18 and 26 representing young Canadians’ views on climate change.

Before arriving in Poland, Renner will travel to Berlin, Germany where he will meet with government officials, environmental experts and climate change policy makers. He will also have the opportunity to share information about Alberta’s environmental policies and successes at a briefing session with German parliamentarians, and as a guest speaker to graduate students at Germany’s renowned Hertie School of Governance.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was adopted at the Earth Summit in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro.  Alberta has participated in the COP process since 1995. The estimated cost of the trip for Minister Renner and one staff member is $22,120.

Very good information. Thanks for letting me know about this to help me in my environmental studies.

Comment by environmental information June 28, 2009 @ 2:19 pm

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