The Canadian Water Summit — Dive Into It!
Posted: April 22nd, 2010 | Author: jimmurray | Filed under: Green Associations, Green Communities, Green Initiatives, Our Green Directory | No Comments »
If you’re concerned at all about the sustainability challenges facing one of Canada’s most plentiful resources, then this is an event you should be attending.
It’s The Canadian Water Summit and it takes place at the International Centre on Airport Road on June 17th.
By framing global water sustainability challenges in a uniquely Canadian context, the 2010 Canadian Water Summit will empower you to:
• Build a stronger understanding of the important linkages between water and critical business issues like energy, climate change, corporate risk, and sustainability strategy.
• Access a first-rate forum for exploring strategies to meet our regional and global water sustainability challenges.
• Share perspectives and expertise on the latest issues, best practices, technology and policies driving the water agenda.
• Foster collaborative working relationships aimed at realizing your projects and Canada’s potential to become a leader in delivering 21st century water solutions.
Confirmed Speakers include:
Wayne Galliher, Water Conservation Project Manager, Waterworks Division, Environmental Services, City of Guelph
Nicholas Parker, Executive Chairman, Cleantech Group LLC
Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, Assistant Professor, Aboriginal Studies, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
Opening Keynote Speaker: The Honourable John Milloy, Ontario Minister of Research
and Innovation
For more info: http://www.watersummit.ca/
We all know about the plastic bag horror stories. We are trying to reduce those numbers by charging for plastic bags and encouraging the use of re-usable carrying bags. But still billions are: polluting oceans, killing wildlife and getting dumped in landfill.