Pioneer Valley Climate Coalition

From: Climate Leadership Workshop [mailto:workshop@pvclimate.org]
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 9:23 PM
To: shrecycle@comcast.net
Subject: Pioneer Valley Climate Coalition

Hi Veronique,
I helped start the Sunderland Energy Committee several years ago and am now working more specifically on climate change issues. I am creating a website listing local groups working on climate issues and would like to list your group in South Hadley. We would like to highlight the many local efforts and collaborate where there's interest. You can see the website at http://pvclimate.org. If you are willing to be listed, could you send me your organizations name and contact person (if not you) or website. Also, I want to let you know about our upcoming workshop on climate change (see below).


Thank you,
Carl Todd


CLIMATE LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Sunday, April 19, 2009
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
McConnell 103, Smith College
Northampton, MA

Co-sponsored by the Sustainability Institute, Smith College Office of Sustainability, Smith College Committee on Sustainability, and the Smith College Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability, Environmental Taskforce of Hampshire Interfaith Council, Clean Water Action, Mass Climate Action Network and the Center for Ecological Technology

Scientific research suggests very alarming climate changes, and that we are nearing "tipping points". Paleoclimatic records suggest that we need to take strong, immediate action. How do we effectively communicate the climate challenge, mobilize stronger action by more people, and help our communities make the transition to safe, clean, renewable energy?

At this workshop you will receive training, background information, and electronic access to a Sustainability Institute PowerPoint presentation that you can use as you wish. The resources and the training have been developed to help community leaders:
* Describe the latest climate science and what it means for our lives and the world.
* Summarize criteria for solutions that can sustain human civilization and earth's ecosystems.
* Identify common emotions and reactions people have to the science, and share experience on how to respond effectively.
* Engage more people in education and action.

We'll discuss approaches and strategies for reaching different populations. You'll receive updates on advocacy and action campaigns from the MA Climate Action Network.

Presenters:
o Philip Rice, Ph.D., directs Our Climate Ourselves program at Sustainability Institute (www.sustainer.org).
o Tina Clarke, Consultant, Sustainability Institute. Previous Campaign Director for Clean Water Action, certified Transition Towns Trainer (www.transitiontowns.org).

RSVP: Help us ensure enough refreshments and materials. If possible, please RSVP by sending an e-mail to workshop@pvclimate.org with your name and email. Or, go to http://pvclimate.org. Requested donation is $15 but all are welcome, regardless of what you can afford (Free to Smith College faculty, students & staff). If questions, please contact Tina at tina@pvclimate.org, 413-863-5253.