The University of Manitoba is a world leader in climate change research. As the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins in Copenhagen, Denmark  today, media are advised that the following University of Manitoba climate change, politics and policy, and ethics experts can be reached for comment:

Dr. Feiyue Wang, environment and geography, chemistry:
•    Research interests: Arctic, marine ecosystems
•    Contact: (204) 474-6250

Dr. John Iacozza, environment and geography, CEOS:
•    Research interests: Sea ice, polar bears
•    Contact: (204) 474-8483, iacozzaj@ms.umanitoba.ca

Reg Alcock, Asper School of Business:
•    Research interests: Government, politics, policy
•    Contact: (204) 474-9486

Dr. Richard Sigurdson, arts, political science:
•    Research interests: Canadian government and politics
•    Contact: (204) 474-9271

Dr. Arthur Schafer, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics:
•    Research interests: Ethics, law
•    Contact: (204) 474-9107

For more information, contact Michael Marshall, communications officer, Public Affairs, University of Manitoba, 474-7962, Michael_Marshall@umanitoba.ca.