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Building Small Island Resilience to Global Climate Change:
\nAn International Symposium
\nSeptember 20-23, 2016
\nCharlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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(PROGRAM: PDF VERSION<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016 \u2013 6:30\u20139:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
6:30\u2013
\n9:00 PM<\/td>\n		Registration \u2013 Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Lobby <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:00\u2013
\n9:00 PM<\/td>\n		Welcome Reception \u2013<\/strong> Rodd Charlottetown Hotel<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 \u2013 8:00 AM\u20139:00 PM \u2013 Rodd Charlottetown Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8:00 AM<\/td>\nRegistration \u2013<\/strong> Rodd Charlottetown Hotel Lobby<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:00 AM<\/td>\nWelcome Remarks \u2013 <\/strong>MC: Dr. Adam Fenech<\/p>\n

\u2022    Mi’kmaq Welcome Song, Star Child Eliza Knockwood<\/strong>, <\/em>Abegweit<\/p>\n

\u2022    Hon. Robert J. Mitchell<\/strong><\/em>, Minister of Communities, Land and Environment<\/p>\n

\u2022   Mr. Steve Olmstead<\/strong>, Insurance Bureau of Canada<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022    Dr. Robert Gilmour<\/strong><\/em>, VP Academic and Research, UPEI<\/p>\n

\u2022    Dr. James Randall<\/strong><\/em>, Chair of the Executive Committee, Institute of Island Studies and UNESCO Co-Chair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:30 AM<\/td>\nOpening Address<\/strong> \u2013 Introduction by Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino<\/p>\n

\u2022    Hon. H Wade MacLauchlan<\/strong><\/em>, Premier of Prince Edward Island<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:50 AM<\/td>\nShort Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:00 AM<\/td>\nKeynote Address I <\/strong> \u2013 Introduction by Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino<\/p>\n

\u2022    Towards a Carbon-Neutral Canada \u2013 Acting on Climate Change: Solutions from Canadian Scholars \u2013 Dr. Catherine Potvin<\/strong>, Canada Research Chair on Climate Change Mitigation and Tropical Forests: Science for Empowerment, McGill University<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10:30 AM<\/td>\nDiscussion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11:00 AM<\/td>\nQuestions  \/ Facilitated Discussion, <\/strong>led by Drs. Jim Randall, Adam Fenech & Laurie Brinklow
\nWhat do we hope to achieve at this symposium? <\/em>How can you contribute to achieving these symposium goals?  <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12:00 PM<\/td>\nLunch<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1:30 PM<\/td>\nCultural Heritage Session<\/strong> \u2013  CHAIR: Dr. Jean Mitchell<\/p>\n

\u2022     Strategies for Preserving Cultural Heritage in Climate Change in the Pacific \u2013 <\/em>Hon. Ralph Regenvanu<\/strong>, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Government of Vanuatu<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022     Innovative Community Design for Preserving Culture on Canadian and Caribbean Islands \u2013 D<\/em>r. Luna Khirfan<\/strong>, School of Planning, University of Waterloo<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022     Climate Change Threats to Cultural Sites on PEI \u2013 <\/em>Dr. Helen Kristmanson<\/strong>, Director, Aboriginal Affairs and Archaeology, Province of Prince Edward Island<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:30 PM<\/td>\nDiscussion Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facilitated discussion led by session chair and two participants<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:00 PM<\/td>\nNetworking Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 PM<\/td>\nFood Security Session<\/strong> \u2013 CHAIR: Ms. Kathleen Brennan<\/p>\n

\u2022        Milan Declaration on Enhancing Food Security and Climate Adaptation in Small Island Developing States \u2013 Ms.<\/em> Tiina Kurvits<\/em><\/strong>, Project Manager, Ecosystem Management, GRID-Arendal, Norway\/Ottawa <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022        Pacific Food Security under a Changing Climate \u2013<\/strong> Dr. Steven Underhill<\/strong>, Professor of Horticulture, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022        Food Vulnerability in Small Island Indigenous Communities: Adaptation Recommendations for Building Resilience \u2013 Mr.<\/em> Charlie Sark<\/em><\/strong>, Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, Canada<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:30 PM<\/td>\nDiscussion Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facilitated discussion led by session chair and two participants<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5:00 PM<\/td>\nFree time for participants<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:00\u20149:00 PM<\/td>\nSymposium Banquet<\/strong> featuring foods from Atlantic Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Thursday, September 22, 2016 \u2013 9:00 AM\u20135:30 PM         <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9:00 AM<\/td>\nKeynote Address II<\/strong> \u2013 Introduction by Dr. Adam Fenech<\/p>\n

\u2022    Importance of the Marine Environment to Island Life: Local and Global Strategies in Building Small Island Resilience to Climate Change \u2013 Hon. David MacDonald<\/strong>, Former MP and Cabinet Minister<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9:30 AM<\/td>\nDiscussion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9:45 AM<\/td>\nQuestions  \/ Facilitated Discussion: The Economics of Climate Change<\/strong> (30 min) \u2013 led by Dr. Robert Greenwood<\/strong> <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10:15 AM<\/td>\nRenewable Energy Session<\/strong> \u2013 CHAIR: Dr. John McIntyre<\/p>\n

\u2022    Renewable Energy Potential of Small Island States \u2013 Mr.<\/em> Bengt-Olof Grahn<\/em><\/strong>, Region Gotland, Sweden <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022    100% Green Electrical Energy for the Faroes by 2030: Lessons for Small Islands \u2013 Mr. Terji Nielsen<\/strong>, Manager, Research and Development, SEV, T\u00f3rshavn, Faroe Islands<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022    Experience Using Wind Power on Small Islands: Challenges and Opportunities \u2013 Mr. Scott Harper<\/strong>, Director, Wind Energy Institute of Canada, North Cape, PEI, Canada<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:15 AM<\/td>\nDiscussion Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Facilitated discussion led by session chair and two participants<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

11:45 PM<\/td>\nLunch<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1:15 PM<\/td>\nInnovation Sessions<\/strong> \u2013 CHAIR: Mr. Gordon Cobb<\/p>\n

\u2022     Innovation and Governance in Climate Change Solutions for Small Islands \u2013 Dr. Stefano Moncada, <\/strong>Lecturer, Institute for European Studies, University of Malta<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022     Technology and innovation for the development of small islands: An update in an age of climate change – Dr. Robert Greenwood<\/strong>, Director, Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development, St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022     Small Island Innovations and New Technologies for Addressing Threats from Coastal Erosion and Sea Level Rise \u2013 Dr. Adam Fenech<\/strong>, Director, Climate Research Lab, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2:15 PM<\/td>\nDiscussion Panel <\/strong><\/p>\n

Facilitated discussion led by session chair and two participants<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3:00 PM<\/td>\nNetworking Break<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3:30 PM<\/td>\nCommunicating the Symposium Results<\/strong> \u2013 CHAIR: Dr. Laurie Brinklow<\/p>\n

\u2022  Walking the Talk with Video: Communicating the Climate Change Message<\/strong> \u2013 Mr. Bryan Ogden<\/strong>, Wastewater Science, Malta<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022  Participants will work collectively on a communiqu\u00e9 to be presented at the Public Symposium \u2013 <\/em>Facilitated by Symposium Co-chairs, Drs. Adam Fenech<\/strong> and Jim Randall<\/strong>, and Public Symposium host,<\/em> Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2022  Closing Remarks and Thanks <\/strong>\u2014 Dr. Jim Randall<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

4:15\u2013 7:00 PM<\/td>\nFree time for participants <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7:00\u2013 9:00 PM<\/td>\nPublic Symposium at Florence Simmons Performance Hall, Holland College<\/em><\/strong> \u2013
\nMC: Dr. Laurie Brinklow\u2022        Building Small Island Resilience to Global Climate Change \u2013 <\/em>Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino<\/strong>, University of Malta and UPEI, UNESCO Co-Chair on Island Studies and Sustainability<\/em>\u2022        Release and Comments on the Symposium Statement \u2013 <\/em>Drs. Jim Randall<\/strong> and Adam Fenech<\/strong>, Symposium Co-chairs<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                                                                                                                                                 <\/strong>Friday, September 23, 2016 \u2013 9:00 AM\u20134:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
9:00 AM\u2013 4:00 PM<\/td>\nPost-Symposium Study Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Study Tour \u2013 Island Resilience and Climate Change: A Visit to PEI National Park adjunct at Greenwich; lunch at Trailside Caf\u00e9 in Mount Stewart; and finishing with tour of UPEI, including the Climate Research Lab.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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