Edmonton is slated to host an international conference on climate change in 2018, bringing together scientists and municipal leaders from around the world.
The conference, touted as the first of its kind, is scheduled for March 5 to 7, 2018, said a news release from the city Thursday.
Mayor Don Iveson is planning to release more information Friday morning at City Hall.
Provincial and federal government representatives along with University of Alberta representatives will also be on hand at the announcement.
