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Dr. David Suzuki will deliver the keynote speech for Impact! - The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership. The conference, which will be held at the University of Guelph from September 24-27, 2009, will excite, empower and equip university and college students to lead sustainability initiatives long after the conference.

The Co-operators (a major Canadian insurance co-op) is partnering with academics and non-governmental organizations to bring 180 Canadian students together with a variety of speakers and experts to develop sustainability solutions for their campus, their community and their current and future workplaces. All conference costs will be covered for the selected participants, but students must contribute their time and commitment. Participants are also required to take concrete action after the conference.

Until February 27, students who will be 19-25 and enrolled in any discipline at a Canadian college or university in September 2009 may apply at www.ImpactYouthSustainability.ca. Participants will be selected from various fields of study, perspectives and regions to ensure a diverse and multi-disciplinary approach.