Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2013

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Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2013 - Sustainable Energy - Sustainable Living: Planning for Action, 4 February - 7 February 2013. Jokkmokk Winter Conference is an annual International Climate and Energy Forum at the Arctic Circle in Sweden for Students, Early Career Professionals, Environmentalists and Decision Makers. A melting Arctic and the world’s hunger for metals and energy are leading to an increasing interest in exploring the Northern regions. At what costs is that to happen and how will it affect people? At the same time, a growing number of communities are working on sustainable energy and sustainable living solutions. The European Covenant of Mayors and its thousands member municipalities committed to climate protection are one example. Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2013 focuses therefore on the following issues: - A Planet under Stress: How much human activity can the biosphere afford? - Climate Change, Energy Production and the Arctic: conflicts and solutions - Covenant of Mayors: European municipalities planning actions for Sustainable Energy - Traditional indigenous knowledge: A resource for today’s communities? Why you should register: - Unique networking opportunities, skill sharing and up to date information about climate change, energy and the Arctic. - Chance to establish mentor relationships with policy maker and sustainable development professionals - Occasion to enjoy famous traditional Saami Jokkmokk Winter Market with more than 40.000 visitors each year There is no conference fee. We offer also a welcome dinner on Monday evening and coffee breaks throughout the conference. For any further information or question: jwc@jokkmokk.se Anna Hövenmark, 070-611 71 92 Tiina Jaatinen, 072-714 44 38.