Climate Change in South Labrador & North NL: Workshop at Battle Harbour
Introduction
How Is Climate Change Affecting Your Community?
What Can You Do To Adapt?
Join the Workshop discussions and be part of the solutions!
June 23-26, 2010, Battle Harbour, Labrador
The Southern Labrador and Northern Newfoundland Climate Change Workshop will examine the effects of climate change in the region including the potential economic, social and environmental impacts. Participants will include researchers in climate science and related fields, community and organizational leaders and people directly experiencing local and regional climate change challenges.
The main purpose of this workshop is to provide an opportunity for informed discussion of the issues of climate change and its effects in the Southern Labrador and Northern Newfoundland region. This event will be a forum for improved understanding and assessment of the vulnerability of the region to climate change. It will also facilitate the sharing of information on the current state of scientific research as well as regional perspectives and local experiences on the issues. The potential impacts of climate change on renewable natural resources will also be examined.
What Can You Do To Adapt?
Join the Workshop discussions and be part of the solutions!
June 23-26, 2010, Battle Harbour, Labrador
The Southern Labrador and Northern Newfoundland Climate Change Workshop will examine the effects of climate change in the region including the potential economic, social and environmental impacts. Participants will include researchers in climate science and related fields, community and organizational leaders and people directly experiencing local and regional climate change challenges.
The main purpose of this workshop is to provide an opportunity for informed discussion of the issues of climate change and its effects in the Southern Labrador and Northern Newfoundland region. This event will be a forum for improved understanding and assessment of the vulnerability of the region to climate change. It will also facilitate the sharing of information on the current state of scientific research as well as regional perspectives and local experiences on the issues. The potential impacts of climate change on renewable natural resources will also be examined.
Organized & Supported by
This workshop is a collaborative effort of five organizations
- Battle Harbour Historic Trust Inc
- The Labrador Metis Nation
- The The Southern Aurora Development Corporation
and Memorial University of Newfoundland's
- Labrador Highlands Research Group
- Harris Centre
- Battle Harbour Historic Trust Inc
- The Labrador Metis Nation
- The The Southern Aurora Development Corporation
and Memorial University of Newfoundland's
- Labrador Highlands Research Group
- Harris Centre
Workshop Activities Overview
Individuals can travel to Battle Harbour as part of a group originating in St. John's or join up with this group at either Red Bay or Mary's Harbour Labrador. All participants will travel on the scheduled 6pm passenger ferry service from Mary's Harbour on Wednesday June 23rd and return from Battle Island on the 9am passenger ferry on Saturday June 26th.
The agenda includes six time slots for presentations and discussion plus opportunities to participate in four optional guided tours – two early am walking tours of the natural areas of Battle Island, a guided tour of Battle Harbour National Historic Site and a boat tour to visit the former fishing settlement of Cape St. Charles. Participants joining the group originating in St. John's will also have the opportunity to visit three other Historic Sites – Point Amour Lighthouse, L'Anse aux Morts Burial Mound and Parks Canada's Basque Whaling interpretation centres at Red Bay.
Individuals can join other participants in either Red Bay or Mary's Harbour for travel on June 23rd to Battle Island.
The agenda includes six time slots for presentations and discussion plus opportunities to participate in four optional guided tours – two early am walking tours of the natural areas of Battle Island, a guided tour of Battle Harbour National Historic Site and a boat tour to visit the former fishing settlement of Cape St. Charles. Participants joining the group originating in St. John's will also have the opportunity to visit three other Historic Sites – Point Amour Lighthouse, L'Anse aux Morts Burial Mound and Parks Canada's Basque Whaling interpretation centres at Red Bay.
Individuals can join other participants in either Red Bay or Mary's Harbour for travel on June 23rd to Battle Island.
Anticipated Workshop Outcomes:
• An enhanced capacity to identify and understand the impacts and vulnerabilities of the region.
• Potential practical adaptation strategies for the region.
• An appropriate mechanism for continuous information exchange on impacts and adaptations amongst the different communities in the region.
• A greater understanding and appreciation of Battle Harbour's natural setting.
• Potential practical adaptation strategies for the region.
• An appropriate mechanism for continuous information exchange on impacts and adaptations amongst the different communities in the region.
• A greater understanding and appreciation of Battle Harbour's natural setting.
Registration & Inquiries
Overnight accommodation available through Battle Harbour Heritage Properties is limited to 19 beds for this workshop event.
To register as participant, or to inquire about possibility of making a presentation, please contact BHHT Inc's volunteer
Dean Williams
Event Manager
709-727-1769
battleharbourworkshops@gmail.com
To register as participant, or to inquire about possibility of making a presentation, please contact BHHT Inc's volunteer
Dean Williams
Event Manager
709-727-1769
battleharbourworkshops@gmail.com
