Global Eco Forum 2011
Global Eco Forum
Euro-Mediterranean Forum for Sustainability Barcelona, 25 and 26th of October 2011
www.global-ecoforum.org
Global Eco Forum 2011
¿What is the Global Eco Forum? A forum to inspire, think and act towards sustainability The Global Eco Forum is an international meeting point of opinion leaders and change agents to promote dialogue, innovation and collaboration from all the stakeholders of the society towards the sustainability of the Euro-Mediterranean region.
¿When? Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th of October 2011
¿Where? Casa Milà, Barcelona. Known as La Pedrera, it is a masterpiece from Catalan architect Gaudí, right in the center of Barcelona city,
¿What? The 2011 edition will focus on the Green Economy and Governance of sustainable development in the Euro-Mediterranean region, as a preparation for Rio+20 summit.
¿Why?
To inspire thinking, dialogue and actions towards environmental, social and economic sustainability of the Euro-Mediterranean region To develop networking, collaboration and co-creation of the main actors of our society: civil society, NGO's, policy makers, businesses and researchers To build social, environmental, cultural and economic partnerships and alliances within the EuroMediterranean region.
¿How?
Key notes / Debates / Workshops / Exhibition Eco-networking / Green chill out & Speed dating On-line streaming + virtual social networking Cultural Performances / Creativity and Innovation / Emotional communication
¿Who ? Between 200 and 300 opinion leaders and change agents of the Euro-Mediterranean region: Businesses: Directors of sustainability, environment, strategy, innovation... Public administration: local, regional and national authorities, policy makers... Civil society: NGO's, academics, trade unions, professional association...
A sustainable event
Fair trade and organic catering Green material, zero waste policy and carbon offsetting Use of new technologies (live streaming) to avoid travels and increase impact
Global Eco Forum 2011
¿Who are we? The Global Eco Forum is a project promoted and designed by eco-union, an independent environmental and not for profit organization based in Barcelona and Malaga, Spain. www.eco-union.org
Topics 2011
Sustainability Stakeholders Eco-Innovation Governance GreenBusiness Development & Co-operation GreenEconomy The 2011 edition will mainly focus on the Green Economy and Governance of sustainable development in the Euro-Mediterranean region, as a preparation for Rio+20 summit in June 2012.
Speakers invited:
Pavan Sukhdev (India) / Jeremy Rifkins (US) Yann Arthus-Bertrand (FR) / Ignacio Ramonet (FR) Nathalie Kosciusko (FR) / Teresa Ribera (ES) Alice Steenland, Axa / Fernando Rodes, Havas Manuel Marin, Iberdrola / Myriam Cohen-Welgryn, Danone Cristina Narbona, OCDE / Soledad Blanco, Comisión Europea Representatives of : WWF-Med, IUCN, EEB, OCDE, UpM, IEMed, Greenpeace, Desertec, Kyoto Club Researchers from : UAB, Esade, IESE, UPF, IE, Cidob, Wuppertal Institute, Stockholm Institute
Advisory board The Global Eco Forum has created an advisory board that meets once a year with more than 50 representatives: Public Administration:
Universities, schools and think tanks:
Catalan Government Barcelona City Hall Spanish minister of Environment European Commission Civil society: UNESCO_CAT Trade Union CCOO Greenpeace ECODES Intermon Oxfam Economists of Catalonia WWF-Med IUCN UNEP
UAB / UPF Universities IESE / ESADE Business School Spanish Observatory of Sustainability Creafutur / EIG / Empresa I Clima Businesses: Roca Danone Foretica Abengoa Agbar Bosch Triodos Bank Havas