Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07WARSAW372
2007-02-16 10:11:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Warsaw
Cable title:
POLAND: SHOWING OF AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH AND HIGHLIGHTING
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UNCLAS WARSAW 000372
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/NCE, EUR/ERA, EUR/PGI, OES/GC, OES/STC, OES/ENV,
OES/PCI, G, EB/ESC, EUR/PPD
EUR/NCE FOR DKOSTELANCIK AND BPUTNEY
WHITE HOUSE FOR CEQ DAVE BANKS
DEPT PASS USTR FOR WMOORE
COMMERCE FOR 4232/ITA/MAC/EUR/JBURGESS, JKIMBALL, MWILSON
DOE FOR LEKIMOFF, MGINSBERG, GKERESTES
EPA FOR APHILLIPS, KBUCKLEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON SENV EINV ETRD PL
SUBJECT: POLAND: SHOWING OF AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH AND HIGHLIGHTING
USG CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
REF: A) STATE 07435
B) STATE 13858
C) 06 WARSAW 2395
UNCLAS WARSAW 000372
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/NCE, EUR/ERA, EUR/PGI, OES/GC, OES/STC, OES/ENV,
OES/PCI, G, EB/ESC, EUR/PPD
EUR/NCE FOR DKOSTELANCIK AND BPUTNEY
WHITE HOUSE FOR CEQ DAVE BANKS
DEPT PASS USTR FOR WMOORE
COMMERCE FOR 4232/ITA/MAC/EUR/JBURGESS, JKIMBALL, MWILSON
DOE FOR LEKIMOFF, MGINSBERG, GKERESTES
EPA FOR APHILLIPS, KBUCKLEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON SENV EINV ETRD PL
SUBJECT: POLAND: SHOWING OF AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH AND HIGHLIGHTING
USG CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
REF: A) STATE 07435
B) STATE 13858
C) 06 WARSAW 2395
1. (U) SUMMARY. Post co-sponsored the Polish premiere of Al Gore's
movie on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth," and used the
occasion to articulate U.S. policy on climate change and to
highlight USG efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The
screening, at an environmental and clean energy trade fair February
13, enabled post to reach an eager audience of nearly 200
environmentally conscious Poles, while delivering an important
message of USG concern for the environment and involvement in
addressing the issue. END SUMMARY.
2. (U) Due to PAS's film distributor contacts waiving screening
fees for the film prior to its public release in Poland, post was
able to support the Polish premiere of "An Inconvenient Truth." The
concept of collaborating on this project was spawned at a reception
hosted by Charge iho CEQ Chairman Connaughton during his visit to
Poland last October. Organizers of the fair attended the reception
and raised the idea with PAS officers as a possible area for
cooperation; this project is a direct result of engagement in public
diplomacy associated with CEQ's itinerary to Poland.
3. (U) Econoff introduced the film to approximately 175 ENEX fair
attendees, while also speaking about USG efforts to reduce
greenhouse gases. Econoff relied heavily on reftels and various
resources recently sent via PD channels in crafting remarks.
Remarks were well received, as was the film. Audience members were
extremely thankful for the opportunity to see the film and were
eager to engage in discussions on how Poland can do more to combat
global warming. Audience members seemed pleasantly surprised to
learn of USG efforts and gave thought to how Poland may be able to
adapt similar measures, particularly in regard to consumer choices,
i.e. energy efficient improvements to homes, and lower emissions
vehicles.
4. (U) The ENEX Environmental and Clean Energy Trade Fair was held
in Kielce, Poland February 12-14. With over 120 businesses
represented and over 4000 attendees, ENEX is aiming to grow into the
largest fair of its kind in Poland. However, there was a noticeable
absence of American companies. Fair organizers are hoping to work
with post to encourage U.S. companies to attend the fair next year.
Ideally, fair organizers would like to highlight U.S. clean energy
technologies through an "American Day" at next year's trade fair.
Econoff will work with post's Foreign Commercial Service to explore
such possibilities.
ASHE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/NCE, EUR/ERA, EUR/PGI, OES/GC, OES/STC, OES/ENV,
OES/PCI, G, EB/ESC, EUR/PPD
EUR/NCE FOR DKOSTELANCIK AND BPUTNEY
WHITE HOUSE FOR CEQ DAVE BANKS
DEPT PASS USTR FOR WMOORE
COMMERCE FOR 4232/ITA/MAC/EUR/JBURGESS, JKIMBALL, MWILSON
DOE FOR LEKIMOFF, MGINSBERG, GKERESTES
EPA FOR APHILLIPS, KBUCKLEY
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON SENV EINV ETRD PL
SUBJECT: POLAND: SHOWING OF AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH AND HIGHLIGHTING
USG CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
REF: A) STATE 07435
B) STATE 13858
C) 06 WARSAW 2395
1. (U) SUMMARY. Post co-sponsored the Polish premiere of Al Gore's
movie on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth," and used the
occasion to articulate U.S. policy on climate change and to
highlight USG efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The
screening, at an environmental and clean energy trade fair February
13, enabled post to reach an eager audience of nearly 200
environmentally conscious Poles, while delivering an important
message of USG concern for the environment and involvement in
addressing the issue. END SUMMARY.
2. (U) Due to PAS's film distributor contacts waiving screening
fees for the film prior to its public release in Poland, post was
able to support the Polish premiere of "An Inconvenient Truth." The
concept of collaborating on this project was spawned at a reception
hosted by Charge iho CEQ Chairman Connaughton during his visit to
Poland last October. Organizers of the fair attended the reception
and raised the idea with PAS officers as a possible area for
cooperation; this project is a direct result of engagement in public
diplomacy associated with CEQ's itinerary to Poland.
3. (U) Econoff introduced the film to approximately 175 ENEX fair
attendees, while also speaking about USG efforts to reduce
greenhouse gases. Econoff relied heavily on reftels and various
resources recently sent via PD channels in crafting remarks.
Remarks were well received, as was the film. Audience members were
extremely thankful for the opportunity to see the film and were
eager to engage in discussions on how Poland can do more to combat
global warming. Audience members seemed pleasantly surprised to
learn of USG efforts and gave thought to how Poland may be able to
adapt similar measures, particularly in regard to consumer choices,
i.e. energy efficient improvements to homes, and lower emissions
vehicles.
4. (U) The ENEX Environmental and Clean Energy Trade Fair was held
in Kielce, Poland February 12-14. With over 120 businesses
represented and over 4000 attendees, ENEX is aiming to grow into the
largest fair of its kind in Poland. However, there was a noticeable
absence of American companies. Fair organizers are hoping to work
with post to encourage U.S. companies to attend the fair next year.
Ideally, fair organizers would like to highlight U.S. clean energy
technologies through an "American Day" at next year's trade fair.
Econoff will work with post's Foreign Commercial Service to explore
such possibilities.
ASHE