Transcript Introduction to Learning Network and Webinar

Communities Adapting to Climate Change
Learning Network Reflection Webinar
Michelle Laurie, CBT Initiative Coordinator
Agenda 10:00am-12noon PST
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10:00-10:05
Overview and Intro to Webinar Technology
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10:05-10:15
Learning Network Objectives and Opportunities
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10:15-11:15
Rossland, Castlegar, Kaslo/Area D Reflections
followed by Q&A (10 min each)
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11:15-11:35
Updates from Kimberley & Elkford + Questions
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11:35-11:50
Open Discussion For All Participants
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11:50-12 noon
Closing Thoughts, Reminder of LN Events and
Opportunities
Webinar Technology
• Mute phones when not speaking to reduce background noise.
• Type questions in the chat box throughout, the facilitator will track
them and raise them to presenters.
• Use the small box on the lower left to show your enthusiasm i.e.
applause, laughter, questions.
• Presenters: please introduce yourselves before speaking
• To join by voice, dial: 1-866-218-3342 Code: 973980
• Technical problems contact: 250-489-2751 - local 355
Learning Network Context
• June 2008 established LN to bring together local governments
undertaking climate change adaptation processes as well as Basin
local governments interested in following the process.
• Purpose is to facilitate regional knowledge sharing and learning on
climate change adaptation planning and action taking place in the
Columbia Basin.
• October 2009 invitation to all Basin local governments to join and
request for activities of interest. Also included CBT’s technical
experts and advisors .
• January 2010, representatives from 15 municipalities and 3 regional
districts are participating in the Learning network
Learning Network Objectives
Objectives:
• Link expertise and knowledge across governments, academic and
practitioner sectors.
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Provide venues for project communities to reflect, report and get
feedback from other local governments and technical experts.
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Raise awareness and capacity within local governments in the
Columbia Basin on climate change adaptation.
Learning Network Opportunities that members
have noted as interest
• Introduction to climate change adaptation and getting started
– Workshops in your community, council, subregion
– Spring 2010
– Which communities are interested?
• Study tour or seminar in April related to AKBLG is a possibility
– Interest?
– Still interest if in early May, i.e. outside of AKBLG?
• Regional climate change adaptation workshop in November 2010 is being
debated
– Interest?
– Wait until 2011?
• Quarterly newsletter to be out in March (please feel free to send on to
communities)
• Reflection webinar in June 2010 - will monitor value of Learning Network
Thank You – Questions?
Contact Information:
Coordinator: Michelle Laurie
Web: www.cbt.org/climatechange
Email: [email protected]
CBT Phone: 1 800 505 8998