October 17, 2005 Source: Acadia University:
http://www.acadiau.ca/whatsnew/newsrelease/2005/ma_gin_conf_17oct.html Acadia University to host Atlantic Canada's first Greening of Industry Conference (Wolfville, NS) - The Greening of Industry Network Conference on Global Shifts and Regional Development: Innovating for Sustainable Agriculture, Energy, and Finance will be hosted by Acadia University’s Arthur Irving Academy for the Environment October 20th to 22nd. The international conference will examine the intertwined issues of energy, agriculture, and finance. Discussions will include: current challenges and successes within these sectors in creating a sustainable regional environment and economy; how these sectors impact and influence one another and society at large; and how to manage future challenges within these sectors so as to create the type of economy, environment, and society that will allow future generations of citizens to meet their needs. Speakers, panelists, and presenters are from business, communities, NGOs, government, and universities. For a complete list of speakers visit http://www.acadiau.ca/academy/2005GIN/speakers_001.html The conference starts Thursday, October 20th at 4:00 p.m. with a welcoming reception, and tours of the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. A complete schedule of events is at http://www.acadiau.ca/academy/2005GIN/ProgramTimeTable.html -30- For more information contact:
Scott Roberts Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Acadia University
P: 902.585.1705
C: 902.691.1495
F: 902.585.1072
E-mail: scott.roberts@acadiau.ca
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