Global Warning: the Case for A Changing Climate - A Briefing

Start:     Feb 24, '06 1:00p
End:     Feb 24, '06 5:00p
Location:     klima Conference Room, klima Climate Change Center, Manila Observatory, Ateneo de Manila Campus, Quezon City
The Earth Day Network-Philippines and the klima Climate Change Center of the Manila Observatory cordially invite you to "Global Warning: the Case for A Changing Climate", a briefing aimed at heightening awareness on climate change and its impacts on the economy, health, coastal areas, water resources, agriculture and forestry sectors in the Philippines.

This is being conducted in line with the international theme for the Earth Day 2006, "Climate Change Solutions." This rare occasion will provide a venue for exchange of ideas and opportunities on the issue and its relevance to the livelihood in the country. In this briefing, we hope to bring science to the level that illustrates the changes on our way of life should the problem be ignored and to provide possible solutions and interventions.

The event will be held on 24 February 2006, Friday, 1:00-5:00 PM at the klima Conference Room, klima Climate Change Center, Manila Observatory, Ateneo de Manila Campus, Quezon City.

We hope to receive your confirmation not later than Tuesday, 21st February 2006. Please contact Mr. Lysander A. Gutierrez or Ms. Emmi B. Capili at
Tel: (02)426-5921 or e-mail: klima@observatory.ph.

Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you at the briefing.

Sincerely,

(Signed)
Ms. Elisea G. Gozun
Chairperson
Earth Day Network - Philippines

(Signed)
Atty. Angela Consuelo S. Ibay
Program Coordinator
klima Climate Change Center

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klima Climate Change Center
Manila Observatory, Ateneo de Manila Campus Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines Tel No: 632.426.5921 Fax No: 632.426.0847
Website: http://www.klima.ph

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