As part of Earth Day celebrations and Nature Trust (Malta)’s events to mark its 50thanniversary, the NGO, in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States in Malta, is organising a debate entitled “A Discussion about Climate Change and Renewable Energy Policy,” taking place this Monday, April 23, 2012.
The event is open to the public, but university students, faculty members, SERM (Sustainable Environmental Resources Management) students, and NGOs are particularly encouraged to participate. Refreshments will be served at the beginning of the event, which will be held at the Radisson Blu Resort in St Julians. Doors open at 5pm, but the actual debate starts at 5.30pm.
The keynote speaker will be Peter Schubert, head of the Richard Lugar Center for Renewable Energy at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, US. University of Malta Biology professor Victor Axiak will moderate the debate and the panel will include: George Pullicino, Minister of Resources and Rural Affairs; Leo Brincat, Labour Party spokesman for environment, sustainable development and climate change; Mr Ralph Cassar, Alternattiva Demokratika Secretary-General; Dr. Simone Borg, Ambassador for Climate Change; Dr. Eman Calleja, Research Fellow at the Islands and Small States Institute studying the impact of climate change on European islands.
The audience will be invited to give its feedback and put forward questions towards the end of the event.
Entrance to the event is free, and any donations will go towards the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre project.
1 Comment To "Debate on climate change and renewable energy policy"
#1 Comment By ruth ripard On May 3, 2012 @ 6:39 pm
I would like to know if any of the MEPA board have attended these public meetings as i believe it to be in the interest of the general public that MEPA continue to educate themselves for future decisionmaking. thank you.