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Want to Fix Climate Change? The Green Jobs BC Conference Is Coming

Two-day event explores changing career landscape in a low-carbon economy.

Tyee Staff 17 Oct 2016TheTyee.ca

Fixing climate change could be a job for way more people.

Join Green Jobs BC on Nov. 24 and 25 for their 2016 conference to see a vision of what’s possible in the province. Good green jobs can strengthen communities, sustain the environment and build a thriving economy.

The conference will explore opportunities for job growth in British Columbia as we transition to a low-carbon economy. Expect to hear about new research, policy that’s working in other jurisdictions, leadership stories from within Canada and how climate goals are being met around the globe.

The conference will include panel discussions, breakout sessions, guest speakers, a trade exhibit and a networking reception.

This year’s keynote speaker is Bob McDonald, host of CBC’s science program Quirks & Quarks. He’s known across Canada for making complex scientific issues understandable, meaningful and fun. McDonald is an author of numerous books, and has written on why Canada needs a green industrial revolution.

There will also be a media workshop — in partnership with The Tyee — for journalists, students and communications specialists on new ways to frame public discussion about the climate and the economy. The six guest presenters include Tyee writers Geoff Dembicki and Ian Gill.

The conference is being held at New Westminster’s new Anvil Centre. The early bird rate is $250. After Nov. 1, the rate is $300.

You can register here.  [Tyee]

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