Worth taking a quick read of this update from the LA Times last week on the situation in Australia this winter (their summer) - it's been very hot and dry, and showing many of the features of what climate disruption looks like, and how it impacts human civilization, and the natural systems on which we depend.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-climate-change-australia9-2009apr09,0,65585.story
A great gathering of MSLS alums took place down under in February for the Hallbarhet '09 event - part conference, part reunion, part sustainability learning journey - and while it was by all accounts an uplifting and positive experience, it took place with the backdrop of rampant wildfires and drought - just a real-time example to underscore the urgency we face in creating innvative strategies for sustainability... Stay going.
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Hi George,
The Harvard Kennedy School is hosting a free web event on Thursday concerning sustainability strategy that may be of interest to city leaders and other professionals who read the your blog. I’ve attached details and a link below.
I’d like to submit this to be mentioned on the blog. I’m happy to tailor the length of the description to suit your needs. I can also provide a picture if you wish.
I appreciate your assistance and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jim Cooney
james_cooney-at-ksg.harvard.edu
"Creating Your Most Effective Sustainability Strategy: What Cities and Counties Can Do"April 16, 2009, from 1 - 2:30 pm (EDT)
~Harvard online event. Pre-registration required, and free of charge.~
This online event, cosponsored by greenerApplications and Harvard’s Government Innovators Network, will enable city- and county-level executives and policy-makers to create highly effective sustainability strategies. The panel will offer a full spectrum review of the latest tools and policies your jurisdiction can use to lower greenhouse gas emissions and implement low-risk energy cost saving projects.
* Gerry DeSeve (moderator) - President of greenerApplications
* Michelle Moore - Senior Vice President, Policy & Public Affairs, U.S. Green Building Council
* Missy Stults - Senior Program Officer ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability
* David Smith - CEO, Princeton Energy Systems, Inc.
For more information and to pre-register for this event, visit our event page.
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