Climate Change

Updates
Events Attended

At the June 2007 OSPE Board of Director’s meeting, Board members approved the adoption of climate change as an issue for OSPE to advocate for on behalf of engineers and the engineering profession. A Climate Change Task Force was established in November 2007, with Board approved Terms of Reference. The task force meets approximately monthly and is currently focusing on preparation for a one-day climate change symposium highlighting the contribution of engineers and engineering technology in the application of solutions to mitigate green house gas emissions and to adapt to unavoidable climate change effects.

Updates

OSPE releases an Open Letter to Members responding to Bill 150, the Green Energy & Green Economy Act 2009 (GEA) which states goals to build a green economy in Ontario.

OSPE releases a topic summary inspired by themes identified at October's one-day symposium, Engineering in a Climate of Change.

The OSPE International Climate Change Symposium: Engineering in a Climate of Change held on Oct. 16th, 2008 attracted engineers and other experts resulting in a highly successful event.
OSPE, in partnership with the Dofasco Centre of Engineering and Public Policy, will be planning a similar event for Spring 2010.

Events Attended

University of Toronto Colloquium
City of Toronto Climate Adaptation Plan (April 22)
Ahead of the Storm – Preparing Toronto for Climate Change (May 21)
Deputation made to City of Toronto Parks and Environmental Committee in support of engineers’ contribution to climate change technologies and solutions.