Climate change is the most pressing issue of our time. The changes required in professional practice, and the interesting issues faced by urban leaders, are unparalleled.  Though cities are vulnerable to the effects of climate change, they are also uniquely positioned to take leadership in both mitigation and adaptation. Our changing climate will transform how planning practitioners relate to their work.

This 2-day workshop (October 28 - 29, 2008) will provide a state-of-the-art introductory overview of mitigation and adaptation, including key facts and current issues surrounding climate change.  Sessions will highlight urban perspectives on assessing vulnerabilities and impacts.  Case studies will be presented throughout the 2 days, drawing on existing programs, activities and initiatives from other cities. Workshop participants will acquire needed skills in leading policy change and implementing climate change solutions.

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About Eva Ligeti

Eva Ligeti a lawyer is the Executive Director of the Clean Air Partnership. Eva leads social marketing and research on urban air quality and climate change. She is a member of the Province of Ontario’s  Expert Panel on Climate Change Adaptation. She is a co-chair of the Greening Greater Toronto project. An adjunct professor at the U of T, she teaches courses in environmental law, planning and  environmental justice.  She was Ontario’s first Environmental Commissioner and the Principal, Sheppard Campus, Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and Chair, School of Legal and Public Administration. Eva builds programs, policies and practices that facilitate sustainable urban environments for healthy, clean air; climate adapted, resilient cities; a sustainable built environment that reflects livable, sustainable urban planning, with convenient, accessible, public transit and active forms of transportation.