The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center at The University of Montana &
The Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs (Washington DC, Tokyo, Missoula Montana)
are pleased to announce:
The Fifth Mansfield Pacific Retreat
Melting Mountains:
Climate Change in the Asia Pacific Region
September 19-22, 2001
Locations:
The
Marina Cay Resort and Conference Centerand the
Bigfork, Montana - on the shores of beautiful Flathead Lake
Additional Location:
With Key Support From:
Air Waste Management Association
Global Environmental Action, Tokyo
The Office of the Honorable Max Baucus
And from:
The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Beijing
*Simultaneous Translation in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, English (CKJE) at all Panel Sessions
*Whisper Translation in CKJE at all presentations and banquets
Translation services provided by ASET International Services Corporation, Washington DC
** For latest Retreat Information see www.umt.edu/mansfield/retreats.htm **
Tentative Schedule (revised 5/23/01)
Wednesday, Sept 19
Breakfast At Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center and the Mountain Lake Lodge
Participant arrivals to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), Kalispell, Montana
Morning and afternoon lake sailing / fishing for guests arrived 9/18
Lodging and registration at the Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center, Bigfork MT
Lodging at Mountain Lake Lodge (American Delegation)
7:00 p.m. Cocktails on the shores of Bigfork Bay / Flathead Lake
7:30 Opening Banquet at the Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
Welcome Remarks:
Dr. Philip West: Director, Mansfield Center
Ambassador Mark Johnson: Director, Mansfield Pacific Retreats
Mr. Gordon Flake: Director, Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs
Judy Martz: Governor, The State of Montana (invited)
Entertainment
Mr. Jack Gladstone (Member Blackfeet Indian tribe, Montana)
Thursday, Sept 20
7:30 a.m. Breakfast At Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center and Mountain Lake Lodge
9:00-11:30 a.m. Opening Session at Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
Welcome Remarks:
Ambassador Mark Johnson: Director, Mansfield Pacific Retreats
Session 1 at Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
"Melting Mountains: Urban Zones, Protected Lands and the Climate Connection"
(Issues: Overview of leading issues in climate change research, industrial emissions, ecosystem health and its impact on multilateral relations)
4-5 panelists, 15 min per, break, 60+ min open discussion
12-1:00 p.m. Lunch at Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
1:30-4:00 Session 2 at Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
"The Road to Morocco: Leading Multilateral Issues for COP7"
(Issues: Emissions trading/CDMs, Carbon sinks, Equity recognition for developing nations, International / corporate accountability vs. volunteer actions, US Administration reaction to Kyoto Protocols — what next?)
4-5 panelists, 15 min per, break, 60+ min open discussion
6:00-9:00 Lake Dinners
Informal, international small group gatherings at the lakeside homes of distinguished members of the Mansfield Foundation Board
Lodging at the Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
Lodging at Mountain Lake Lodge (American Delegation)
Friday, Sept 21
7:15 a.m. Early Continental Breakfast At Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
7:30-9:30 Session 3 at Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
"Common Solutions: The leading edge of technology in emissions control and climate monitoring"
(Issues: auto emissions / fuel cells, traffic systems, fossil fuels, Renewable energy, nuclear power, efficient appliance technologies, public opinion)
4-5 panelists, 15 min per, 45 min open discussion
9:45 Departure for Glacier National Park, Logan Pass (via Going-To-The-Sun Highway)
Guided transportation by Sun Tours
Featuring historical park perspectives from the Blackfeet Indian Tribe
12:00 p.m. Lunch at Logan Pass
12:00 — 12:30 Presentation #1 at Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
"Where Have all the Glaciers Gone?"
Dr. Dan Fagre: Research Ecologist
U.S. Dept of the Interior / U.S. Geological Survey
12:45 — 3:30 Hiking at Logan Pass (Hidden Lake)
Alternative Hiking: Skyline Trail / St. Mary’s Lake
3:30 Depart Logan Pass for East Glacier
5:30-6:00 Check into the beautiful and historic East Glacier Lodge
6:30 Tree Planting Ceremony (Tentative) at East Glacier Lodge by Delegation Heads and Park Superintendents, media photos
7:00 Cocktails in Lobby or Outdoor Grounds of East Glacier Lodge
Acoustic Entertainment:
Mr. Jack Gladstone (Blackfeet Indian Tribe, Montana)
Mr. Rob Quist
7:30 — 9:30 Dinner in the Grand Lobby (East Glacier Lodge)
Keynote Comments and Welcome
Ms. Suzanne Lewis: Superintendent, Glacier National Park
Mr. Peter Lamb: Superintendent, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
The Honorable Christine Whitman: Administrator, EPA (invited)
Multi-Media Entertainment:
"Way out West: Cowboy Life and Legend"
Mr. Jack Gladstone & Mr. Rob Quist
Lodging at East Glacier Lodge
Saturday, Sept 22
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at East Glacier Lodge
9:15 Departure for Bigfork via Sun Tours
12:30 — 1:30 Lunch at Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
Presentation # 2
"Global Climate Monitoring: NASA’s Earth Observing Satellite (EOS) Program and the Implications for Climate Research and Public Policy"
Dr. Steven Running: Director, NTSG. Former Chair, Land Science Panel, EOS Project
2:00- 4:45 Session 4 at Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
"The Kyoto Connection: Charting a Future Course"
Presenters: 4 highest-ranking officials from each delegation
20 min per panelist, break, 60 + min discussion
Introductory comments and Moderator:
Ambassador Mark Johnson: Director, Mansfield Pacific Retreats
7:00 Cocktails at Mountain Lake Lodge
7:30 — 9:30 Final Banquet: Mountain Lake Lodge
Closing Comments and Appreciations
Ambassador Mark Johnson: Director, Mansfield Pacific Retreats
Mr. Gordon Flake: Director, Mansfield Center for Pacific Affairs
Mme. Li Xiaolin: Vice President, Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
Welcome Invitation to the 6th Mansfield Pacific Retreat:
September, 2002 on the beautiful island of Jeju, Sogwipo City, South Korea
Hon. Kim Myung-ja: Minister of Environment, South Korea (tentative)
Mr. Kang Sang-Joo: Mayor, Sogwipo City
Additional Comments (Invited Guests):
Ms. Saiga, Fumiko: Consul General, Consulate of Japan, Seattle
Mr. Moon, Byung-rok: Consul General, Consulate of the Republic of Korea, Seattle
Ambassador Wang, Yunxiang: Consul General, Consulate of the People’s Republic of China, San Francisco
Lodging at the Marina Cay Resort and Conference Center
Lodging at Mountain Lake Lodge (American Delegation)
Sunday, Sept 23 Check-out and Departure