The Arctic is Melting and the Desert is Burning: Impacts Globally and Locally
Please join His Excellency Wegger Chr. Strommen
Ambassador of Norway to the United States
for a Luncheon Discussion
February 9, 2011
Noon – 2:00 p.m
Santa Fe Convention Center
201 West Marcy Street
The Earth is undergoing unprecedented and rapid ecological change brought on by a powerful regional warming trend associated with global climate change. These experts will explain events in the Arctic region, how they foretell potentially catastrophic changes in the Earth’s climate systems, and what these changes may mean for the environment and economy of the Southwest region.
Introductory Remarks: Mayor David Coss
Featuring:
Ambassador Strommen, Norway – a fossil fuel economy targeting climate neutrality
Dr. Kim Holmen, Research Director, Norwegian Polar Institute - Rapid Arctic climate change and its feedback to global climate
Dr. Gregg Garfin, Institute of the Environment, University of Arizona - Impacts of climate change to the Southwestern US
Rafe Pomerance, Founder of the Climate Policy Center and President of Clean Air-Cool Planet
Please RSVP to Lilia Diaz
or 505-989-7262
Sponsored by:
Luncheon Sponsored by:
Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau