San Diego Green Scene:
"San Diego, 2050 Is Calling...
How Science Can Help Prepare San Diego Regional Leaders for Climate Change"
Date: Wednesday July 23, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: World Resources Simulation Center
1088 Third Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(corner of Third Ave and C Street - next to the Civic Center Trolley stop)
Free Event - suggested donation $10
Summary:
The Climate Education Partners, released a first-of-its-kind report, "San Diego, 2050 Is Calling. How Will We Answer?"
It marks a major shift in strategies on how to work together for the betterment of San Diego.
Join us for a presentation and discussion with Dr. Emily Young, Ph.D of the San Diego Foundation, Center of Civic Engagement.
Subject Matter Expert:
Emily Young, Ph.D,
Interim Vice President
San Diego Center for Civic Engagement
Emily's work at The Foundation is focused in three areas: conservation of globally significant, biodiversity hotspots in Southern California, community-based efforts to eliminate toxic substances which revitalize green spaces, and regional efforts to address climate change through mitigation and adaptation. Before she joined The Foundation, Dr. Young was an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, where she taught courses on environment and society, geography, and Latin America. She also lived and worked in Baja California, Mexico, where she conducted field research on wildlife protection, community-based conservation, and sustainable development in coastal areas of Baja California. Dr. Young was recently awarded the 2011 Nicholas P. Bollman Award, which recognizes Smart Growth Leaders Who Inspire through Values and Actions.
Event Details:
Bridging the debate and often-cited challenges between policymakers, business leaders, environmentalists and climate scientists, Climate Education Partners (San Diego Region) and its partner organization, The San Diego Foundation, released a first-of-its-kind report, "San Diego, 2050 Is Calling. How Will We Answer?" connecting the work of local scientists with regional leaders, working hand-in-hand on efforts to manage the impacts from the region's changing climate.
Rather than the 'doom and gloom' often advanced by climate change experts, the report provides a practical, solutions-oriented approach to the issue. It balances up-to-date local climate science with thoughts and perspectives from leaders across a wide diversity of communities and sectors, including healthcare, fire preparedness and public safety, water, transportation and the economy. It marks a major shift in strategies because it joins forces between science and public and private policymakers, rather than creating battles of opinions over science and appropriate action..
It will take years - but we must start now.
Date: Wednesday July 23, 2014
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: World Resources Simulation Center
1088 Third Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
(corner of Third Ave and C Street - next to the Civic Center Trolley stop)
Free Event - suggested donation $10
Please join us - and bring your personal experiences and questions!
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Additional Details:
- Drinks and appetizers will be provided.
- Free Parking: Horton Plaza has 3 hour free parking with validation.
or Best parking is at street meters, green and yellow curbs. All are free after 6 pm.
- This is a free event however a $10 donation is appreciated.
- If possible we suggest you use the Trolley. Civic Center stop is right outside our door!
About Global Energy Network Institute and the SimCenter
GENI's mission is to conduct research and to educate world leaders and the public about the critical strategy of the interconnection of electric power networks between nations and continents, with an emphasis on tapping abundant renewable energy resources. In 2011, GENI moved into its new facility, and opened the World Resources Simulation Center. The SimCenter is an immersive visualization facility that facilitates collaborative problem solving.
1088 3rd Ave
San Diego, California 92101
GENI: 619-595-0139
WRSC SimCenter: 619-234-1088