On April 14, leaders from business, government and citizen organizations will meet at the 23rd Annual San Francisco Bay Decisionmakers Conference to discuss the challenges that carbon management and sea-level change pose for the future of the San Francisco Bay.
Published: April, 2010
On April 14, leaders from business, government and citizen organizations will meet at the 23rd Annual San Francisco Bay Decisionmakers Conference to discuss the challenges that carbon management and sea-level change pose for the future of the San Francisco Bay. Hosted by the Bay Planning Coalition (BPC), this year’s San Francisco Bay Decisionmakers Conference features the science, government and business perspective on “Climate 3.0: Policies and Decisions for a Changing Landscape.”
Mark Twain said, “Climate is what you expect, weather is what you get.” In keeping with this idea, Climate 3.0 considers the three-dimensional view of climate: humans, nature and the land-water-atmospheric pressure interface. The issues are complex and the outcomes uncertain.
“The Bay Planning Coalition is at the forefront of a new kind of conversation for the San Francisco Bay Area, This is not another climate conference where the talk is about the sky falling in” stated Ellen Joslin Johnck, executive director of the BPC. “Our goal is to have a rational dialogue about sensible and balanced strategies.”
Despite the uncertainty, policies and legislation are now being developed that will change the way activities on and near the Bay are conducted including development, recreation and environmental protection. The conference will offer the opportunity for interested parties to interact and together help develop economically feasible, innovative and sustainable practices and weigh in on current legislation.
“It’s important that those with an interest in the future of the Bay share their concerns and ideas.” exclaimed Johnck. “The conference offers a unique opportunity to get involved and help shape future policy.” The conference will be held at the Oakland Marriott City Center, Wednesday, April 14. To register for the conference or for additional information, go to www.bayplanningcoalition.org.
BPC is dedicated to ensuring that commerce, recreation, and the natural environment thrive in the Bay-Delta region. For more than 27 years, BPC has been a leader in building coalitions and consensus, and producing positive results that benefit the economic and environmental welfare of the public.
