Martin Chavez to Participate in Climate Change Panel in Copenhagen

Former Albuquerque Mayor Martin J. Chavez will participate in a panel on climate change as part of the larger United Nations climate change summit. Specifically, Chavez's panel will discuss "Leadership and Innovation by US Cities and Local Governments" as it relates to the reduction of Green House Gases.

Mayor Chavez is a member of the Board of Directors of the North American International Committee of Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) and a member of the International Committee of the ICLEI and will be meeting with White House staff to discuss green policy while in Denmark. The ICLEI is an international group which is instrumental in advising and assisting local governments in reducing carbon emissions.

Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Chairman, Javier Gonzales had this to say about Chavez's participation in the historic conference:

"Mayor Chavez's invitation to address the United Nations' summit on climate change is a great honor for the City of Albuquerque and State at-large.

"During his tenure as Mayor, Martin was the leader in the charge for making Albuquerque a more sustainable, greener city. His experience and expertise will serve as a model for other cities to emulate.

"I offer my personal congratulations on behalf of the Democratic Party of New Mexico to Mayor Chavez and thank him for being a strong advocate on behalf of environmental issues."

You can follow the Mayor's trip by visiting his Facebook page or by following him on Twitter @MartyChavez.