The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) is an independent, not-for-profit research and education organization whose mission is to provide leadership in the research and development of environmental law and policy that promotes the public interest and sustainability.On March 16, 2007, CIELAP gathered members from a cross-section of perspectives, including government, industry, non-profits, and academics, to discuss how to move towards an appropriate policy framework for Nanotechnology. [Note: CRN was invited to participate, but due to schedule conflicts we were unable to attend.] Out of the discussions CIELAP prepared its Discussion Paper on a Policy Framework for Nanotechnology.
Susan Holtz, Senior Policy Analyst and author of the discussion paper, will use the May Knowledge Cluster Meeting to discuss the framework and seek input from participants.
Since December 2005 CIELAP has been holding knowledge cluster meetings to bring together people who are interested in areas of our research. People who come to these meetings have the opportunity to hear about our research, give input, discuss how CIELAP can address this issue, and offer help and expertise. This help may include brainstorming ideas for new research and funding sources, reviewing or helping with research for a report or funding proposal, referring us to contacts or other information sources, or taking part in any other stage of the research process.
Everyone is invited to these meetings. In fact, we are seeking individuals with a variety of knowledges: scientific and technical knowledge, knowledge about Canadian and provincial law, politics, history, institutions, and civil society, knowledge about sustainable development values, communicating and presenting ideas and information, and the kind of processes that can move sustainability forward, and knowledge about being a citizen facing these issues.
If you would like to attend this meeting, you are asked to get in touch with Carolyn Webb, Communications Officer, via email or phone (416-923-3529 ext. 26).
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