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SECOND CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS Environmental (In)Justice: Sources, Symptoms, and Solutions EcoRes Forum Online E-Conference Series | 11-24 April 2008 http://www.eco-res.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE E-CONFERENCE As experts call for swift action in response to accelerating climate change, the words "global warming" have become commonplace. Headlines and commentators tout the latest technological developments, politicians focus on greening their platforms, and concerned citizens in MDCs check their house insurance and consider relocating to higher ground. Adaptation is underway. But what about those who can't make that choice? Those forced to cope with changes they can least afford, changes to which they contributed little? As the data continues to pour in, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer's warning is being confirmed - over and over again: "The most vulnerable communities in the poorest countries, those who have contributed nothing to climate change, will be the worst affected by its impact." You are invited to join the EcoRes Forum from 11-24 April 2008 for "Environmental (In)Justice: Sources, Symptoms, and Solutions", the second in a series of online dialogues focusing on the ethical, political and socio-cultural aspects of climate change. The purpose of this discussion is to raise awareness about environmental and climate justice themes: what these concepts encompass, underlying causes and symptoms of injustice, how these may be rectified, and related aspects ranging from national immigration policy and international contraction and convergence proposals to xenophobia and racism. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------- NEW ONLINE PLATFORM!! EcoRes is pleased to introduce its new web-based e-conference structure, which replaces a previous email-based platform. Sneak preview: http://www.eco-res.org/forum PANELISTS AND SESSION LEADERS: Dr. Maria ADEBOWALE (Capacity Global); Julian AGYEMAN, PhD (Tufts University); Gotelind ALBER (gendercc); Jeremy BENDIK-KEYMER, PhD (American University of Sharjah); Patrick BOND, PhD (University of KwaZulu-Natal); Robert BULLARD, PhD (Clark Atlanta University); Michael DORSEY, PhD (Dartmouth College); Roger GOTTLIEB, PhD (Worcester Polytechnic Institute); Dr. Minu HEMMATI (gendercc); KALIKASAN - People's Network for the Environment; Joan MENCHER, PhD (The Second Chance Foundation); Dr. Chukwumerije OKEREKE (University of East Anglia); Dr. Ulrike ROEHR (gendercc); Steve SAWYER (Secretary General, Global Wind Energy Council); Shirley THOMPSON, PhD (University of Manitoba). Additional members are being announced throughout March. FACILITATORS: Wendy Lynne LEE (Bloomsburg University), Mary LEYSER (EcoRes Forum) PLENARY AGENDA: http://www.eco-res.org/econf_ej/ej_agenda.html LOCATION: Virtual / online COST: Free of charge REGISTRATION: http://www.eco-res.org/register.html BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Proposals for discussions on related subjects may be submitted to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Selected sessions will be provided with a stand-alone webpage (template: http://www.eco-res.org/econf_ej/ej_breakout_template.html), with limited server space provided for presentation materials. Deadline for proposals: 24 March 2008. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------- The EcoRes Forum e-conference series brings together academics and activists, scientists and social critics, researchers, journalists, community leaders and members from around the world. By crossing cultural, disciplinary and geopolitical borders and removing the financial and logistical barriers to participation often encountered by those whom climate change threatens most, EcoRes continues to encourage wide-ranging stakeholder participation. For more information or to register for the April event, visit the EcoRes Forum at http://www.eco-res.org. We look forward to sharing this discussion with you! The EcoRes Forum Team http://www.eco-res.org
