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Media Advisory - November 23, 2007
For release November 22, 2007

In-Depth Briefing: The UN climate negotiations in Bali

The UN’s annual climate negotiations will take place next month in Bali, Indonesia at a time when concern about climate change among political leaders, citizens and scientists is higher than ever. The main task of the Bali meeting, which runs from December 3-14, is to launch negotiations for a post-2012 global climate agreement that expands and strengthens the Kyoto Protocol.

The Climate Action Network Canada-Réseau action climat Canada (CAN-RAC) will present a technical briefing for journalists on the UN Bali meetings. The briefing will cover the key issues to be negotiated in Bali, summarize Canada’s position, and assess the Canadian government’s credibility on climate issues ahead of this crucial meeting.

Who:  

John Bennett (Executive Director, climateforchange.ca)

Matthew Bramley (Director, Climate Change Program, Pembina Institute)

Emilie Moorhouse (Director, Energy and Atmosphere, Sierra Club of Canada)

When:

Friday, November 23rd, 10:30 AM EST

Where: 

Canada Council for the Arts, 350 Albert Street, 12th Floor, Meeting Room 1 

Backgrounders:

Canada in Bali: A Backgrounder on the 2007 UN Climate Negotiations
(Pembina Institute)

What is at stake in Bali?
(Climate Action Network Canada-Réseau action climat Canada)

A comprehensive approach to climate change must include conservation of ecosystems
(Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society)

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