Houston Hosts Community-wide Discussion on Climate Action and Sustainability at University of Houston-Downtown October 1, 2007 Houston, Texas and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) will join more than 50 other local governments from across the country in hosting a community-wide discussion about the science behind and solutions to global warming. The event is part of the National Conversation on Climate Action and is designed to highlight and catalyze local efforts to address global warming, build local awareness and facilitate community engagement. The National Conversation is sponsored by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Association of Science-Technology Centers. WHAT: "Taking Action in Houston through Sustainability", a part of the National Conversation on Climate Action ( www.climateconversation.org). Houston's event will involve several short presentations and a panel discussion with audience participation. WHEN: Thursday, October 4, 2007 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Wilhelmina Cullen Robertson Auditorium University of Houston-Downtown One Main St., Houston, TX 77002 The auditorium is located on the 3rd floor (Main Street Level) of the Academic Building. WHO: Speakers & Roundtable Participants Dr. Max Castillo, President, University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Dr. Adolfo Santos, Department of. Social Sciences UHD Dr. Peter Bishop, Futures Studies, University of Houston (UH) Dr. Barry Lefer, Geosciences, UH Karl Pepple, Director of Environmental Programming, City of Houston Betin Santos, Regional Director, ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability LOCAL PARTNERSCity of Houston ICLEI - South Central Regional Capacity Center University of Houston -Downtown Citizen's Environmental Coalition
PARKING: Please arrive at UHD by 5:15 p.m. to allow for parking, etc. Parking for the first 50 cars will be free in the reserved Visitor's lot. Please tell the parking attendant you are there for the National Conversation on Climate Action. Guests can also travel to UHD by METRO light rail. Alternatively, guests can park at metered parking under I-10 overpass. CONTACTS: Local: Jedediah Greenfield Or Betin Santos Regional Director, SC RCC ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability Houston, TX Cell: 832-630-3126 National Contact: Monica Walters, ICLEI 510.844.0699 x315 To register for CitizensNet go to www.houstontx.gov and click on the CitizensNet logo. To change your email address or update your record, Click Here To prevent your email service provider from marking a CitizensNet message as spam, Disclaimer: All information, excluding your e-mail address, is generally subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (See Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code). Thank you for your continued interest in the CitizensNet E-Newsletter. |
