The University of Maryland's Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology Program is hosting "Peak Oil and the Environment", a Sustainable Energy Forum, May 07-09, 2006.

The Forum will bring together scientists, policymakers and advocates from government, environmental NGO's and civil society groups to identify the challenges and opportunities for a sustainable energy future. The forum will address key issues regarding peak oil and its implications including:

• discussions on geologic and production constraints
•  geopolitical implications of the peak
•  environmental impacts of alternatives
•  critical energy policies needed to move forward and much more.

I will be moderating the panel on Demand Opportunities, Can Human Well-Being Coincide With the Eco-system's Capacities? The featured speakers on this panel include Herman Daly, Richard Heinberg,  Pat Hurphy, Jack Santa Barbara and Meagan Quinn.

This conference will investigate the future direction of energy, environment and society. For more information, see www.beyondpeak.org/index.html. Please see our calendar for information on other important events.