UN Global Business Summit for the Environment
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The human race is pushing our planet
towards the edge of disaster by flooding land, sea, and air with
pollution and by over use of our natural resources. These issues amount
to one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced. As the world
explores alternative growth paths, new ways of doing business are
critical. Innovative solutions are pointing the way to new business
models and market opportunities.
B4E, the Global Business Summit for the Environment, is the leading
international conference focusing on business and the environment. B4E
2008 will highlight the most urgent environmental challenges facing the
world today and discuss business-driven solutions for mitigating and
adapting to climate change. Important topics addressed will include
resource efficiencies, renewable energies, new business models and
climate strategies. Delegates will learn best practices for identifying
and managing the risks posed by climate change and uncover
opportunities for developing competitive advantages.
CEOs and senior executives from leading global companies will join
leaders from government, international agencies, NGOs, and other
organizations to discuss the issues, forge partnerships and explore
solutions for a greener future.
AGENDA
| Day One - Tuesday, 22 April 2008 | |
| Time | Programme |
| 0730 – 0855 | Registration & Breakfast (for delegates) |
| 0900 – 0910 |
Guest of Honour Opening Address Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore |
| 0910 – 0920 |
Welcome Address Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme and Under-Secretary General of the United Nations |
| 0920 – 0930 |
Opening Address Georg Kell, Executive Director, UN Global Compact |
| 0930 – 0950 |
Keynote Address ‘The Economics of Climate Change: Challenges for Business’ |
| 0950 – 1010 |
Presentation Survey of global business leaders on environment and climate change Doug Miller, President, Globescan Inc. |
| 1010 – 1030 |
Keynote Presentation ‘Resource efficiency and competitive advantage on a warming planet’ |
| 1030 – 1100 | Coffee Break & Environmental Exhibition |
| 1100 – 1200 |
Panel Discussion with audience Q&A ‘Responding to climate change through partnerships & action’ M: Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme Georg Kell, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Aron Cramer, President and CEO, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) Andrei Marcu, Senior Managing Director, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Adrian Hodges, Managing Director, International Business Leaders Forum |
| 1200 – 1300 |
Panel Discussion with audience Q&A ‘Leadership and innovation in resource efficiency’ AJ Devanesan, President and COO, Asia Pacific Resources International Ltd Neil Hawkins, Vice President, Sustainability, The Dow Chemical Company Wolfgang Gregor, Chief Sustainability Officer, OSRAM Wolfgang Bloch, Vice President, Environmental Affairs, Siemens AG |
| 1300 – 1430 | Luncheon hosted by Asia Pacific Resources International Ltd (APRIL) |
| 1430 – 1445 | Keynote Address ‘Environmental challenges and industrial development in the Middle East’ |
| 1445 - 1545 | Round table discussion & audience Q&A ‘Advancing the climate agenda through policy, mitigation and adaptation’ Achim Steiner, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme Goran Persson, Former Prime Minister, Sweden |
| 1545 – 1615 | Presentation ‘Environmental partnerships: Leverage corporate and NGO capabilities’ David Williams, President and CEO, Impact DTG |
| 1615 – 1620 | Summit day one closing |
| 1625 – 1800 | NGO – Business-networking session |
| 1830 – 2100 | 2008 Champions of the Earth Awards – Cocktails and dinner |
| Day Two - Wednesday, 23 April 2008 | |
| Time | Programme |
| 0730 – 0845 | Caring for Climate Breakfast Meeting (for invited signatories only) Chair: Claude Fussler, Senior Advisor, UN Global Compact |
| 0730 – 0855 | Registration & Breakfast |
| 0900 – 0945 | Keynote address ‘Business and markets in a climate of change’ |
| 1000 – 1300 |
Parallel break out sessions Presentations, discussions and working group meetings
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| 1300 – 1430 | Luncheon hosted by The Dow Chemical Company |
| 1430 – 1530 | Plenary session feedback from 6 working group chairs Lead chairperson: Arab Hoballah, Chief, Sustainable Consumption & Production, UNEP DTIE |
| 1530 – 1600 | Keynote Address David Suzuki, Scientist, Environmentalist & Broadcaster, David Suzuki Foundation |
| 1600 – 1645 | Caring For Climate: The Business Leadership Platform ‘A call to action’ |
| 1645 – 1730 | Summit Closing – B4E Global Summit 2008 Summary Remarks Achim Steiner, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme Georg Kell, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Aron Cramer, CEO, Business for Social Responsibility |
| 1730 – 1830 | B4E Closing Cocktails |