IPCC 2018 Conference

International Climate Change Conference Coming to Edmonton

Nov. 08/17

See how others are creating change for climate in Edmonton and share how you're getting involved for a chance to be featured on our blog and on social media.

By City of Edmonton Nov. 08/17

See how others are creating change for climate in Edmonton and share how you're getting involved for a chance to be featured on our blog and on social media.

Edmonton is honoured to have been chosen to host the first ever Cities and Climate Change Science Conference on March 5-7, 2018. That conference will welcome scientists, climate change experts and leaders from around the world.   

We want Edmontonians to get involved in the discussion about climate change, and especially what they can do to Change Edmonton for Climate. We have a lot of great community events planned that will get people talking more about this vital subject, and especially talking about the actions each of us can take to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Events planned include guest speakers, an art show, public presentations by scientists, and the development of a white paper by high school students from Edmonton and around the world.

For more information about the conference and the community events, please visit edmonton.ca/ClimateChangeConference2018.

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