November 25, 2004
The Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place, Toronto

  
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2002 Eco Summit

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Summit Agenda
 

How the Agenda is Set  

This is a "summit meeting", so please be aware that our agenda is not set far in advance like a regular conference.  Our agenda is framed around the collaborations, commitments  that are developed by the participants in the weeks leading up to the Summit and the "great ideas" we wish to showcase.  

Morning Presentations
In general, the presentations will be short, reflecting the high level of understanding participants bring to the summit.  The presentations will highlight key points in building a movement and some of the great projects and ideas of Ontario's  conservation groups. 

Afternoon Discussion
The afternoon will be set aside for group discussions -- a chance for participants to focus on their own area of expertise, develop recommendations, and express commitments, for the year ahead.

AGENDA

TIME

ACTIVITY

SPEAKERS / NOTES

7:00 – 8:00

Displays Set-up

 

8:00 – 9:00

Registration and reception

 

8:45 – 9:15

Welcome:  Opening Plenary and Charge to the Participants

 

The summit Co-Chairs:
Donna Cansfield, Chair, the Provincial Conservation Action Team, MPP Etobicoke Centre;
Jeb Brugmann, Chair, the Conservation Council of Ontario

9:15 – 9:45

Keynote Address

The Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of the Environment, MPP Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox&Addington

9:45 – 10:30

Context -- Three Key Issues
Panel Presentation on water, energy and land use.

Elizabeth May, Sierra Club Of Canada
Paul Gipe, Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
Rick Smith, Environmental Defence 
Moderator:  Chris Winter, The Conservation Council of Ontario

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break

 

10:45 – 11:30

Great Ideas
Panel Presentation to showcase a projects and organizations to highlight leadership and excellent approaches to promoting conservation.

Nuala Doherty, The Ontario Trillium Foundation 
Suzanne Elston, environmental educator
Moderator: Tony Jennings, Vice President, The Conservation Council of Ontario
11:30 - 12:00

Breakout Groups

  Addressing Key Targets

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
  • Waste Reduction
  • Water Conservation
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Habitat Stewardship
  • Smart Growth / Strong Communities

 Capacity Building, Education and Outreach

  • Community Action
  • The Conservation Movement  

 

Workshop leaders and facilitators will guide the participants through the key steps in developing a conservation partnership for the theme.

  • Introductions

  • Scoping the task 

 

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch

Luncheon Speaker:
The Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy, MPP Windsor-St.Clair

1:00 – 2:45

Breakout groups (Cont'd)

Review the status quo and identify opportunities:

  • Goals and targets
  • Coordination between NGOs
  • Existing projects and resources
  • Provincial campaigns

Develop recommendations on how to improve the NGO role.

2:45 – 3:00

Coffee Break

 

3:00 – 3:30

Report to Plenary

Breakout Group reports -- The top two commitments

3:30 – 4:00

Conservation Commitments 

Major commitments and next steps to building a stronger conservation movement.

4:00 – 5:00

Informal Networking