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 24, 25 and 26 october, 2007  
  
 Palais des Congrés of Montréal - Canada  
  
 Climate Change---

#### ►Parallel session 3 

**A. NUCLEAR ENERGY**  
Climate change is leading to renewed interest in nuclear energy, a proven source of zero-carbon electricity. While some countries plan major increases in nuclear power, others remain strongly opposed. Nuclear power’s contribution to meeting future energy needs and addressing climate change will depend on critical issues including cost, safety, waste disposal, and the risk of nuclear proliferation.



 

 

 



###  Thomas B. COCHRAN, Director, Nuclear Program, Natural Resources Defense Council, USA

  



 

 

 

 



###  Elizabeth DOWDESWELL, Special Advisor, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Canada

  



 

 

 

 



###  Ernest J. MONIZ, Professor of Physics and Cecil and Ida Distinguished Professor, Center for Theoretical Physics, MIT, USA

  



 

 

 

 



 

 





**B. URBAN PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION**  
With rapid urbanization, integrated planning and innovative “smart growth” strategies can help ease traffic congestion, reduce air and water pollution, and make cities more livable and sustainable. At the same time, these local efforts can make a strong contribution to meeting the global challenge of climate change.



 

 

 



###  Don CHEN, Founder and Executive Director, Smart Growth America, USA

  



 

 

 

 



###  Paul LEWIS, Professor, Université de Montréal and Director, Observatoire SITQ du développement urbain et immobilier, Canada

  



 

 

 

 



###  Sanjivi SUNDAR, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy Resource Institute (TERI), National Thermal Power Corporation Professor, TERI University, India

  



 

 

 

 



###  Steve WINKELMAN, Manager of Transportation Program, Center for Clean Air Policy, USA

  



 

 

 

 



 

 





**C. ADAPTATION**  
With the early impacts of climate change already being felt, adaptation is a pressing challenge for all nations. Drought, flooding, extreme weather and other climate impacts are projected to fall most heavily on those countries least responsible for climate change and least able to cope. An equitable climate solution must include stronger international support for adaptation in poor and vulnerable countries.



 

 

 



###  Gary GUZY, Senior Vice-President, Marsh USA Inc.

  



 

 

 

 



###  Donald LEMMEN, Science Manager, Climate Change impacts and adaptation division, NRCan

  



 

 

 

 



###  André MUSY, Director, Ouranos, Canada

  



 

 

 

 



###  Youba SOKONA, Executive Secretary, Sahara and Sahel Observatory, Tunisia

  



 

 

 

 



 

 





### Speakers' contributions (Parallel session 3)

 

    [ Résumé de Youba SOKONA (EN)  ( PDF  -  83.29 KB )  ](/sites/g/files/dvc2551/files/document/2016/08/abstract-sokona.pdf "Résumé de Youba SOKONA (EN)") 

 

 

    [ Présentation de Don CHEN (EN)  ( PDF  -  4.86 MB )  ](/sites/g/files/dvc2551/files/document/2016/08/powerp-chen.pdf "Présentation de Don CHEN (EN)") 

 

 

    [ Présentation de Kenrick LESLIE (EN)  ( PDF  -  1.37 MB )  ](/sites/g/files/dvc2551/files/document/2016/08/powerp-leslie.pdf "Présentation de Kenrick LESLIE (EN)") 

 

 

    [ Présentation de Gary GUZI (EN)  ( PDF  -  1.62 MB )  ](/sites/g/files/dvc2551/files/document/2016/08/powerp-guzy.pdf "Présentation de Gary GUZI (EN)") 

 

 

    [ Présentation de Steve WINKLEMAN (EN)  ( PDF  -  4.76 MB )  ](/sites/g/files/dvc2551/files/document/2016/08/powerp-winkleman.pdf "Présentation de Steve WINKLEMAN (EN)") 

 

 

 

 

 



[Conference Climate 2050 - Montréal 2007](http://institut.veolia.org/en/parallel-session-climate-2050)

 

[Special addresses](http://institut.veolia.org/en/special-addresses-climate-2050)

 

[Parallel session 1](/en/nos-evenements/les-conferences-internationales/climat-2050-solutions-technologiques-et-politiques-0)

 

[Parallel session 2](http://institut.veolia.org/en/parallel-session-2-climate-2050)