On 17 January Dr Adrian Macey, Chair of the Kyoto Protocol negotiations, will be giving a free public talk about international efforts to address what has become one of the major issues of our time.
He is uniquely placed to offer interesting insights into multi-lateral efforts to address this challenge and we are very fortunate to have someone of his calibre available to speak in the Wairarapa.
Dr Macey was NZ’s first climate change ambassador from 2006-2010, and has wide experience of multilateral negotiations, including the Uruguay and Doha rounds of the GATT/WTO. He is a Senior Associate of the Institute of Policy Studies, School of Government, Victoria University.
Prior to his work in climate change, Adrian served in various positions in the Ministry Foreign Affairs and Trade, including Ambassador to Thailand, Chief Trade Negotiator, and Ambassador to France, Algeria and the OECD in Paris.
When and Where: Cody Room at Masterton Town Hall, Tuesday 17 January at 1 pm. Admission is free but seating is limited.
Contacts: Brett Clark (06) 379 9182 or Keitha Roberts (06) 304 8534
This event is organised by U3A (University of the Third Age), a volunteer-based group whose members share a love of lifelong learning. Members meet to exchange knowledge, skills, interests and experiences. No qualifications are required and none awarded.
Twelve special interest groups meet throughout the Wairarapa covering a wide range of topics including opera, philosophy, languages & culture, book groups, writing, and current affairs.
For more information contact REAP 06 377 1379 or U3A Secretary Keitha Roberts (06) 304 8534
