Public Consultation dates re Copenhagen targets
The government has left an extremely short (5 working days) time between announcing and starting the public consultations on what NZ’s interim target should be in preparation for Copenhagen.
It is extremely important that well informed and articulate citizens turn up in large numbers at the public meetings with the most recent science (March Copenhagen meeting of scientists and their summary report) and economic analysis (such as the Stern Report, Sinclair Knight & Mertz report for the NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development etc) ready to make a strong community voice heard.
ALSO : It is most important that people realize the need to register as stakeholders to avoid government gate keeping on this issue.
Registered stakeholders will receive an email containing further information related to the roadshow, as well as instructions to RSVP online.
The person to contact regarding registration is Anna Carter [Anna.Carter@mfe.govt.nz] Ph 04 439 7487
The Government press release is at : http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/public+consultation+2020+target+announced
The public meetings, which will feature presentations by the Government, will be held in nine centres between 6 July and 17 July: Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Napier and Nelson. Dr Smith will also hold meetings with business groups in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Hui are being organised in association with the Climate Change Iwi Leadership Group.
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