Planning for the Third Annual Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2010 is well underway. This year's theme is on "Changing Climates: The new political and environmental reality for Northern Communities" and will use the December 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP 15) as a basis for discussion and dialogue. The event is hosted by the municipality of Jokkmokk, Sweden and runs from February 1-4 2010 and is intended for Young Professionals, Student and Activists, that will be the Future Decision Makers in the North.Conference Objectives:
The Jokkmokk Winter Conference provides a forum where young professionals and students from across political and disciplinary boundaries to:
- Discuss impacts of climate change on the circumarctic and the global connections
- Learn from senior climate policy and sustainable development professionals
- Develop skills for communicating with policy makers
- Form new collaborations and partnerships
Expected Outcomes:
As a result of this conference, it is expected that participants:
- Understand the impacts of climate change on all areas of the Arctic and global ramifications
- Establish mentor relationships with policy and sustainable development professionals
- Acquire skills needed to share their views on Arctic related climate issues with policy leaders and the general public
- Create working groups to carry forward ideas and action items generated from the discussions
For more information, check the Conference website at: www.winterconference.se
Click here for an official announcement or here for a draft programme to the event.