2012 will mark the twentieth anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, in Rio de Janeiro. It is also the tenth anniversary of the Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development.
World leaders will convene next year to assess progress made, address new challenges and renew their commitment to sustainable development. How advanced are we on the way to a green economy?
How can industry implement ambitious performance targets for improvements in energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, water management and
recycling?
Do international standards provide enough incentives for industry to improve its environmental record? Should standards be enforced, or is the creation of benchmarks sufficient?
How do environmental sustainability and social sustainability interact? How can safety
in the workplace as well as job security be included in the formula for a more sustainable
industry?
Contributors include:
− Timo MAKELA Director, International Affairs, Life &
Eco-innovation, DG Environment
− Mary ARMSTRONG, Vice-President Environment,
Health and Safety, The Boeing Company
− Stephan SINGER – Director of the Global Energy
Programme, WWF
This event is a Fondation EurActiv Stakeholder Workshop, organized with the support of Boeing.
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