Conference Objective:
The Kyoto Accord presents an urgent challenge to the people of the world to begin the crucial task of slowing down global warming. Under the Kyoto Accord, industrialized countries and countries in transition to a market economy agreed to bring their emissions of greenhouse gases by at least 5% less than 1990 levels. They also agreed to foster energy efficiency in their economies, promote the development of cleaner energy sources, and employ agricultural practices that have a sustainable environmental impact. Canada agrees to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6% below 1990 levels by 2012.
The ratification of the Kyoto Accord has sparked national debate around the world. The aim of the conference is to present the issues surrounding the Kyoto protocol and to examine the significant challenges and opportunities for the Northern Ontario community. The conference will aim at reaching youth and all members in the labour force, as there will be impacts on the labour force, employment, education, and retraining. The Kyoto Accord will have social, environmental, economic, and health impacts and this conference will be dedicated to finding solutions for the future.
Objectives:
The main objectives of the conference will be focused on filling in the knowledge gaps on the short and long term impacts and possible solutions or adaptations in the following areas:
» The Labour Force
Job loss
Retraining
Education» The Environment
Energy conservation, generation» Social and Economic Development
Impact on mining industry
Business and trade relations
» Research and Development
Environmental monitoring