INSIDE EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM!
Adapting Alberta: Climate Change EcoLab October 19-20, 2011 Summary Report
Program-at-a-glance Jesse Row, Pembina Institute shares his expertise and insights into climate change in Alberta Participants learn about the role of carbon capture and storage and Alberta’s Climate Change Strategy A visit to the City of Calgary’s Ralph Klein Park and Education and Ethics Centre, LEED Gold building
Inside Education’s 2011 Adapting Alberta Climate Change EcoLab brought educators from across the province together for a unique look at climate change. Participants from across the province were given the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of how climate change is shaping our province and the actions that can be taken at various levels - provincial, municipal, communities, schools and individuals – to reduce carbon footprints through innovation, conservation and stewardship. It is widely accepted that changes to our climate are occurring and we understand that both the private and public sectors are accountable for a rise in the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. Through professional development programs such as the 2011 Climate Change EcoLab Inside Education aims to raise awareness of climate change issues, promote innovative technology and encourage wise energy use, conservation and efficiency.
Discovering what’s behind the walls of Avalon Master Builders Discovery 5 Net Zero home. We are treated to a tour of C3’s green office while director Jeff Reading explains how Energy, Ideas and Change are the keys to reducing our carbon footprint Students at Olympic Height’s School showcase their renewable energy technologies including an onsite wind turbine and computer monitoring software. Participating in an inspiring education session to help bring the learning back to their schools
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