Conference Announcement
Melting Ice - A Hot Topic?
World Environment Day 2007
Tuesday, 5 June 2007
National Geographic Society
Washington, DC
For further information, please go to:
http://www.norway.org/wed
To register for the conference, please contact the Royal Norwegian
Embassy at:
E-mail: rsvp.emb.washington [at] mfa.no
The Royal Norwegian Embassy, in cooperation with National Geographic
Society, will observe World Environment Day 2007 with the conference,
"Melting Ice - A Hot Topic?" to be held Tuesday, 5 June 2007, from
1:00-6:00 p.m. at the National Geographic Society's headquarters in
Washington, DC. The conference will bring together voices of expertise
on global warming and provide presentations on solutions and new
technologies for the future. The conference also includes a film
screening and panel discussions, and will be followed by a reception.
Particular emphasis will be placed on emission reduction and carbon
capture, as well as renewable energies.
The conference is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is
required at:
E-mail: rsvp.emb.washington [at] mfa.no
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5, is one of the
principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide
awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and
action. The conference in Washington is part of the international
celebrations of World Environment Day taking place in Tromso, Norway on
4-5 June 2007. In support of the International Polar Year 2007-2008, the
theme of "Melting Ice - A Hot Topic?" will provide an opportunity to
attract international attention to the effects that climate change is
having on polar ecosystems and communities, and the ensuing consequences
around the world.
For further information, please contact:
Trude L. Paulsson
Royal Norwegian Embassy
Phone: 202-333-6000