Provincial government appoints Suzuki Foundation CEO to Climate Action Team

November 20, 2007 VANCOUVER -- The appointment of the David Suzuki Foundation's CEO to the provincial government's Climate Action Team is an exciting opportunity to help British Columbia respond to the challenge of climate change.

"I'm thrilled to serve as a member of the Climate Action Team," said Peter Robinson, incoming CEO of the David Suzuki Foundation. "Climate change is a huge challenge that requires all of us -- governments, businesses, environmental organizations and ordinary citizens -- to work together. I look forward to helping the province find ways to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and meet its target."

B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell announced the appointment of the Climate Action Team in Victoria earlier today. The provincial government has promised to introduce legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions in B.C. 33 per cent below 2007 levels by 2020. The Climate Action Team was established to help B.C. respond to the challenge of climate change.

Mr. Robinson was in Calgary today and unable to attend the official launch of the Climate Action Team. He will, however, attend the team's first meeting on Dec. 12. Mr. Robinson is currently finishing his term as CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op. He will officially take the reins of the Suzuki Foundation on January 2, 2008.

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Marchildon
Communications specialist
David Suzuki Foundation
604-732-4228, ext. 237
smarchildon@davidsuzuki.org  

Ian Bruce
Climate change and energy specialist
David Suzuki Foundation
604-306-5095
ibruce@davidsuzuki.org  

Emily Carley
Executive coordinator
Office of the CEO
Mountain Equipment Co-op
604-707-3330
ecarley@mec.ca