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November 24, 2009
Turning point on climate change
Canadian scientists are warning that next month’s climate talks in Copenhagen will have critical consequences for the planet’s ecosystems. But on the political-economic side some experts aren’t holding out much hope for progress. SFU political scientist Cara Camcastle says it is unlikely that the talks will generate a legal binding agreement. “From the recent meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and of China it appears that there is some good will among major polluters,” she says, adding that Copenhagen could be a stepping stone to an agreement in 2010.
SFU public policy analyst Nancy Olewiler, an environmental economist, calls the Canadian government's lack of leadership to date disappointing and also has low expectations for the meeting.
Cara Camcastle, 778.782.6624; ccamcast@sfu.ca
Nancy Olewiler, 778.782.7700; nancy_olewiler@sfu.ca
Finding the fish
Scientists and community and industry leaders seem to perennially ponder the whereabouts of Fraser River sockeye. On Wed., Dec. 9, SFU biologist John Reynolds and river conservationist Mark Angelo will lead a Speaking of Science panel discussion about a think tank’s conclusions on declining productivity and increasing uncertainty among Fraser Sockeye. Reynolds researches connections between salmon and their ecosystems. Angelo is head of the Rivers Institute at BCIT. Panelists at this free public event (7 p.m. at SFU’s Vancouver campus at Harbour Centre) will discuss, among other things, the impact of marine/ocean survival issues on disappearing fish and the usefulness of forecasting in fisheries. Reservations recommended: cs-science@sfu.ca
John Reynolds, 778.782.3496; reynolds@sfu.ca
Foreign policy camp at SFU
Foreign policy is no longer just about what the government does, but rather what individuals do to shape their roles in the world. On Mon., Nov. 30, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. representatives from dozens of organizations will explore some of Canada’s key foreign policy challenges at ForeignPolicyCamp. The FPC aims to spotlight new thinkers and doers in Canadian foreign policy. It’s holding satellite camps in other Canadian cities along with a series of sessions in Vancouver made accessible through social network channels. “It’s a dynamic experiment in democratic development in a field that is in desperate need of shaking up,” says Shauna Sylvester, Canada’s World Fellow at the SFU Centre for Dialogue and a camp co-convener, who expects more than 300 participants. The camp events can be followed at http://www.rethinkforeignpolicy.ca/
Sarah Van Borek, 604.723.8429
Susan Jamieson-McLarnon, PAMR, 778.782.5151
Canadian scientists are warning that next month’s climate talks in Copenhagen will have critical consequences for the planet’s ecosystems. But on the political-economic side some experts aren’t holding out much hope for progress. SFU political scientist Cara Camcastle says it is unlikely that the talks will generate a legal binding agreement. “From the recent meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and of China it appears that there is some good will among major polluters,” she says, adding that Copenhagen could be a stepping stone to an agreement in 2010.
SFU public policy analyst Nancy Olewiler, an environmental economist, calls the Canadian government's lack of leadership to date disappointing and also has low expectations for the meeting.
Cara Camcastle, 778.782.6624; ccamcast@sfu.ca
Nancy Olewiler, 778.782.7700; nancy_olewiler@sfu.ca
Finding the fish
Scientists and community and industry leaders seem to perennially ponder the whereabouts of Fraser River sockeye. On Wed., Dec. 9, SFU biologist John Reynolds and river conservationist Mark Angelo will lead a Speaking of Science panel discussion about a think tank’s conclusions on declining productivity and increasing uncertainty among Fraser Sockeye. Reynolds researches connections between salmon and their ecosystems. Angelo is head of the Rivers Institute at BCIT. Panelists at this free public event (7 p.m. at SFU’s Vancouver campus at Harbour Centre) will discuss, among other things, the impact of marine/ocean survival issues on disappearing fish and the usefulness of forecasting in fisheries. Reservations recommended: cs-science@sfu.ca
John Reynolds, 778.782.3496; reynolds@sfu.ca
Foreign policy camp at SFU
Foreign policy is no longer just about what the government does, but rather what individuals do to shape their roles in the world. On Mon., Nov. 30, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. representatives from dozens of organizations will explore some of Canada’s key foreign policy challenges at ForeignPolicyCamp. The FPC aims to spotlight new thinkers and doers in Canadian foreign policy. It’s holding satellite camps in other Canadian cities along with a series of sessions in Vancouver made accessible through social network channels. “It’s a dynamic experiment in democratic development in a field that is in desperate need of shaking up,” says Shauna Sylvester, Canada’s World Fellow at the SFU Centre for Dialogue and a camp co-convener, who expects more than 300 participants. The camp events can be followed at http://www.rethinkforeignpolicy.ca/
Sarah Van Borek, 604.723.8429
Susan Jamieson-McLarnon, PAMR, 778.782.5151