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ABOUT GLOBE 2012

The GLOBE Foundation is a Vancouver-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding practical business-oriented solutions to the world's environmental problems. Formed in 1993, we've helped companies and individuals realize the value of economically viable environmental business opportunities through our conferences and events, research and consulting, project management, communications and awards. We're a leader in championing green initiatives and l

GLOBE 2010

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Location: , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Event Date & Time:
March 24, 2010  | -
March 25, 2010  | -
March 26, 2010  | -

Description:

GLOBE 2010, marks the 20-year anniversary of the renowned biennial GLOBE series. Join more than 10,000 participants from over 80 countries for educational sessions with world-renowned sustainability experts. Learn about leading edge environmental innovations and outstanding business development opportunities. Register by December 11, 2009 and save $500.

GLOBE 2010 is one of the world's largest and longest-running events dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, over 10,000 professionals from 70+ countries come together at GLOBE for three days of thought-leading sessions presented by world-renowned sustainability experts; to survey leading-edge environmental innovations; and participate in unparalleled global networking opportunities.

Join environmental business leaders, corporate executives, NGOs, and government policymakers from around the world in Vancouver this March 24-26, 2010 to explore the mutually inclusive goals of: corporate sustainability, climate change, carbon management, clean energy, sustainable finance, and greener cities.

The GLOBE 2010 Program offers a bold agenda in response to unprecedented developments in global environmental business policy and practice. New green stimulus packages, climate change agreements, energy policies, carbon trading regimes and clean technologies and markets are all informing and rapidly changing the corporate sustainability agenda.

Speakers:

Ray Anderson Founder & Chairman, Interface Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA

Nikolaus Berlakovich Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment, and Water Management, Government of Austria, Vienna, Austria

Samir Brikho Chief Executive, AMEC plc, London, UK

Oliver Bussler Manager, Commercial Environment, Capital Power Corporation, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Paul Clements-Hunt Head, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Geneva, Switzerland

David Downie General Manager, Office of Water, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victorian Government, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Richard Emerton Partner, Heidrick & Struggles, London, UK

Wolfgang Große Entrup Senior Vice President, Group Area Environment & Sustainability, Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany


Website : http://www.globe2010.com/