IN THE GRIP OF CLIMATE CHANGE: CIRCUMPOLAR CANADA 2030

Presentations and discussion will focus on the range and cumulative effects of climate change impacts, the promise and limits of adaptation, and the role of the Canadian and circumpolar Arctic in developing and implementing national and global climate change policy. Of particular interest will be adaptation strategies concerning wildlife and habitat; non-renewable resource development; community infrastructure; people, culture and society; and territorial, provincial, federal and international obligations.

Session Times:
9:30 am Tues. June 2nd, 2009 Author’s Presentation
9:50 am Tues. June 2nd, 2009 Panel Discussion
10:50 am Tues. June 2nd, 2009 Break-out Discussion Groups

Session Paper and Presenter: Dr. Rob Huebert, Associate Director, Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, University of Calgary

Panellists

• Leslie Whitby, Director, Environment and Renewal Resources Directorate, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
• Dr. Chris Burn, Permafrost Specialist, Carleton University
• Douglas Bancroft, Canadian Ice Service
• Ed Schultz, Executive Director, Council for Yukon First Nations

Facilitator: TBA