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Emissions Trading Scheme Forum

6 Nov 2008 - 18:30
6 Nov 2008 - 21:30
Etc/GMT+11
What does the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) need to include to achieve real action on climate change?

Ross Garnaut has released his final report on Australia's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme, outlining how he thinks Australia should tackle the growing climate crisis. But does his model provide for real action on climate changeand a just transition to a low carbon economy?

This forum will look at what an ETS needs to achieve real action on climate change.

Speakers:
Prof David Karoly, Lead scientist Intergovernment Panel on Climate Change
Julius Roe, National President AMWU
Damien Lawson, Friends of the Earth, Australia.

Thursday November 6 at 6.30pm
State Library of Victoria, Village Theatrette

Entry by gold coin donation
Organised by Friends of the Earth with the support of the City of Yarra.