Published October 21, 2011
by iris_author
Work in a Warming World Presents:
-International Panel-
Greening Work in a Chilly Climate: Canadian Challenges & International Perspectives.
While climate change concerns Canadians intensely, its impact on present jobs and next generation's workers is largely ignored by public policy, business and labour. However, the European experience shows that reductions in the carbon footprint will not succeed unless environment and employment policies function together.
In terms of implementing policy, the world of work may be the most effective--and neglected-site for reducing Canada's GHG emissions.
What can we learn from the EU, the US and from around Canada? How can the work world take leadership in reducing GHGs? What role can labour play in shrinking Canada's carbon footprint?
Join us for an International Panel discussion with experts from the field, to address these challenging issues.
Speakers:
Charles Campbell
Research Director, United Steelworkers-Canada,
"Hard to be green but easy to be blue: Labour's environmental agenda in a tough climate"
Linda Clarke
Professor of European Industrial Relations, University of Westminster, U.K.,
"Bolt-on skills for low-carbon construction? British training in European context"
Marc Lee
Senior Economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-British Columbia
"Climate Justice, Green Jobs and Sustainable Production"
Sarah White
Senior Associate, Center on Wisconsin Strategy (COWS). US.
"Greener Partnerships: Building Movements, Delivering Equity"
We look forward to seeing you.
Where:
789 Yonge Street
Toronto Reference Library
Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
Toronto, ON M4W 2GB
When:
Thursday November 17, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Contact
Work in a Warming World
Institute for Research and Innovation in Sustainability (IRIS)
York University
335 York Lanes
4700 Keele St.
Toronto,ON M3J 1P3
E: w3info@yorku.ca
T: 416-736-5895
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