On December 5, 2011 at 10:30 AM was held a conference on local implementation of actions to protect the environment. The U.S. Consul General (Taylor Ruggles) in Durban opened the proceedings by inviting Reta Jo Lewis to address to the attendees. Reta Lewis (Global Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of State) spoke about the importance of collaboration presenting generalities.
Mary D. Nichols (Chairman California Air Resources Board) said that Governor Schwarzenegger played an important role in implementing environmental policies, California being leader in environmental policies.
Thomas Peterson (President of the Center for Climate Strategies) talked about the different laws, projects and actions that occur in the United States, stating that all of them rely heavily on direct investment. He also noted that Kentucky has adequate policies, although it has a very high level of carbon dioxide emissions.
Thomas Peterson (President of the Center for Climate Strategies) talked about the different laws, projects and actions that occur in the United States, stating that all of them rely heavily on direct investment. He also noted that Kentucky has adequate policies, although it has a very high level of carbon dioxide emissions.
Also, with an intervention of a specialist from China Mr. Peterson recognized that each Chinese governor is obliged to perform the five-year plan both economically and in terms of reducing carbon dioxide emissions. He also added that they have much to learn from the Chinese authorities.
APMR's Secretary-General addressed a question to the President of the Center for Climate Strategies regarding partnerships: In California these partnerships are developed only with local authorities or also with NGOs or companies engaged in promoting at a local level the Eco friendly way of living (according with the US/Californian policies)? Can you give example of several successful actions?
APMR's Secretary-General addressed a question to the President of the Center for Climate Strategies regarding partnerships: In California these partnerships are developed only with local authorities or also with NGOs or companies engaged in promoting at a local level the Eco friendly way of living (according with the US/Californian policies)? Can you give example of several successful actions?
Thomas Peterson said that "Sharing experience mobilize people working together. Each company has a group of employees interested in this. Often government does not invest as much as the involvement of these groups. It is a place for each one of us at this table. Even individuals can do something."
