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Home My WebLink AboutItem 8.9 Attend Climate Innovation Summit CITY CLERK File # D[][Q][Q]-~[Q] AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 4,2008 SUBJECT: Authorization to Attend Climate Innovation Summit in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 14 -16, 2008 Prepared By: Joni Pattillo, Assistant City Manager A TT ACHMENT: Information on the Climate Innovation Summit offered by International Council for Local Environmental Initiative (ICLEI) RECOMMENDATION: /J A~ Authorize Out of State Travel of Councilmember Hildenbrand to ! \l./v attend the Climate Innovation Summit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: There are adequate funds available for attendance at this Summit. DESCRIPTION: There is a request from Councilmember Hildenbrand to attend the upcoming Climate Innovation Summit in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May. 14-16, 2008. The intent of the Climate Innovation Summit is to bring together mayors and local elected officials, environmental policy leaders, and the business community who are leading climate and sustainability efforts on a local level. There is a special members-only offer to all ICLEI USA 2008 members of which the City of Dublin is a member. If registration occurs by March 28, 2008, domestic economy class airline tickets would be included in the price of registration. The registration fee is $525. The ICLEI organization is currently negotiating hotel rates for this event. The estimated cost for attendance at the Climate Innovation Summit would be approximately $1,500 per attendee, which includes registration, hotel, meals, incidentals, if the registration is completed by March 28, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the out of state travel of Councilmember Hildenbrand to attend the Climate Innovation Summit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPY TO: ITEM NO. g.9 Page 1 of 1 (J ICLEI Local Action Summit - Albuquerque Home $'*i!i$>%*$>*l$$$l$$% Program ~,*,*Ii1&*$~*:!l8,* $& Climate Innovation Invitational $,*1II **it** '*%'* Speakers 'it.$*.*~"lil9*.$lg. Sponsors & Exhibitors $$l$4>+**+%$ l$$%- Media Jl!'*$'$$$l$iJ$'$$;$>l$$ RegisJratiQI1 .@#$****Jil8<t*lIl8** Hotel & Travel $,**$,**$,**$"''it:asi.1\! Albuquerque ... $ '* ... @ * '* $ * '* $$> *' ($ About IClEI tl*~$4J,*$\'lt*$**$* I Tell-A-Friend I AtZ4.-<^,,44.b~'_<J '" lif.-I<;, UCr .. Experience. Leadership. Solutions. Join us'this May 14-16 as IClEI, the City of Albuquerque, and Mayor Martin Chavez, host the 2008 IClEI local Action Summit. The IClEI local Action Summit brings together mayors and local ejected officials, environmental policy leaders, and the business community who are leading Climate and sustainability efforts at the local level. This is the single best destination to learn about the latest innovations, technologies, and policies being effectively implemented at the local level. It's where you determine how to put those climate protection and sustainability measures and policies in place, how you pay for it, and how it will benefit your community. As a participant, you will return home after the event energized and well-equipped to put solutions to work in your community. Over the course of IClEI's 3-day summit, participants will hear from the most experienced experts on climate action-local governments -on the latest ideas for how to tackle these global challenges at the local level. 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Provide an opportunity for local government leaders and representatives from key community sectors to build on local government strengths and address challenges created by climate change. 2. Showcase achievements of cities, towns and counties that are cutting global warming pollution and creating benefits for their communities 3. Provide training and tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and inspire local residents and entities to engage in local efforts to protect the global climate. Summit Format The ICLEI Local Action Summit will kick off on Tuesday, May 13 with a Welcome Reception. Full sessions will commence on Wednesday, May 14 and conclude at noon on Friday, May 16. The summit will include plenary presentations, break-out sessions and discussions, ICLEI methodology exercises, and two "Green" facility tours in Albuquerque. The Summit will also host a "Green Marketplace." The Green Marketplace is an exhibition for companies and organizations to showcase their climate protection products and solutions. Summit Agenda http://www . icleiactionsummit.org/index.php ?id=7 487 Page 1 of3 ~ ~ -:t:;;N,<A-AJ/ Free Airfar Offer good t 28 for ICLEI - ELlldOut 1\ Submit YOI for a Break- Be Par:tQf.11 2/2812008 ICLEI Local Action Summit - Albuquerque The program agenda is being finalized. Below is a sample of topics you can expect to talk about at the ICLEI Local Action Summit. The Summit will integrate sustainability practices into every activity with special emphasis on assessing the impact on the economy, equity, as well as the environment. Plenary Presentations . Climate and Water Connection · Local Government Experience, Leadership and Solutions · States, Counties and Local Governments Working Together . Green Jobs, Green Environment Elected Official Session Topics · Green Energy Policy and Financial Implications of Climate Protection . Green Economy · Transform the Local Action Plan into Policy Training Sessions Topics · Energy Efficiency and the Built Environment · Developing Successful Sustainability Community Programs · Transportation, Urban Design and Smart Growth · Outreach and Communication to Create a New Direction . Climate Adaptation Break-Out Session Topics · Outreach Connection and Behavior Change · Engaging All Community Sectors . Climate Adaptation . Local Economy · Climate Protection and Sustainability . Energy Efficiency and Conservation . Waste Reduction http://www.ic1eiactionsummit.org/index. php ?id=7 487 Page 2 of3 j ~0 (LIMA' INNOV 2/28/2008 ICLEI Local Action Summit - Albuquerque . Connection of Climate Change to Water and Other Local Infrastructure Items . Local Action Plan (LAP) Into Policy . Transportation, Urban Planning and Land Use Intersection . Built Environment Program Agenda-at-a-Glance Tuesday, May 13 3:00 pm - 8:00 6:00 mp Wenesday, May 14 8:00 am - 5:00 "Thursday, May 15 8:00 am - 5:00Pm 7:00 pm Friday, May 16 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration Open Welcome Reception Activities Conference Activities Awards Dinner Conference Activities (~) 2008 ICLEL All hghts reserve(L http://www .icleiactionsummit.org/index. php ?id=7 487 Page 3 of3 4~~ 2/2812008 ICLEI Local Action Summit - Albuquerque Home $c$$%:$$t$$ .. $f'$' Program #~,*#.~#*~f,;}*$t$ Climate Innovation Invitational #*##$.#,*>&@,**i$& Speakers ~ ~ lI! .. ~ ill!' $I "* .;$ >\!! ..~ '* @ Sponsors & Exhibitors ..**+**..*%%I$@ Media *..,,$$l@ii!!!..t<%.$ Registration :!J<@O*..",@$.Jil .$f. Hotel & Travel @.,*,*$,*~$ @#.@#~ Albuquerque ~$.~$$>&#..$.,*>> About ICLEI $#m$<#9$'$@$#%"$ I Tell-A-Friend I 'fJ)Cr · lif- .. Registration Online registratioo is open. ICLEI Local Action Summit 2008 Registration includes: . Access to conference sessions, ICLEI members, and industry luminaries . Access to the exhibition hall . Continental breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday . Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday . Welcome Reception on Tuesday Registration Packages and Pricing ICLEI Local Action Summit offers three registration packages: ICLEI USA Member, Non Member: Association/Non-Profit, and Non Member: Corporation. Package 1: IClEI Members ICLEI Member Special Offer - ICLEI USA Members who register by March 28 receive 1 domestic, economy-class round trip airfare to Albuquerque. This offer is available to ICLEI USA Members only through March 28, 2008 and is limited to 1 staff liaison and 1 elected official per membership. After we receive your registration payment, a travel agent will contact you to book your air travel. Early Bird $525 (includes roundtrip Through http://www.ic1eiactionsummit.org/index. php ?id=7 482 Page 1 of2 516 .~~~;.1/ (LIMA' INNOV 2/28/2008 ICLEI Local Action Summit - Albuquerque March 28 domestic economy class airline ticket) Standard March 29 - $525 May 16 Package 2: Non-Members: Association/Non-Profit Special discount pricing for non-profit organizations. Early Bird Through $525 March 28 Standard March 29 - $575 April 21 April 22 - $625 Event Late Package 3: Non-Members: Corporation - Early registration discount pricing Early Bird Through $725 March 28 Standard March 29 - $825 April 21 April 22 - $875 Event Late QUESTIONS If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact: Email: localactionsummJt@l.ctei.Q[g Telephone: (801)649-2371 Fax: (415) 901-2637 '!o) 2008 IeLEL AI! ngrlts reserved. http://www.ic1eiactionsummit.org/index. php ?id=7 482 Page 2 of2 r'P1' 2/2812008