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HONOLULU, HI, US. World Congress on zero emissions initiatives
HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
Launching "The Blue Economy"
The Congress will focus on design of an economic system driven by innovations, generating jobs and building social capital – known as "The Blue Economy”.
The innovations being addressed at The World Congress are related to Energy, Food, Health, Housing, Transportation, Waste and Water, and how these innovations integrate and provide new job opportunities in today's changing world.
In attendance will be world renowned leaders and entrepreneurs including Professor Gunter Pauli, founder of Zero Emissions Research Initiatives (ZERI) and author of "The Blue Economy”. Other keynote speakers include: Tomoyo Nonaka, Chair – GAIA Initiative (former CEO of Sanyo - Japan); His Excellency, The Honorable Minister of Education, Lyonpo Thakur S. Powdyel, Royal Government of Bhutan; Anders Nyquist, Architect SAR / MSA, Founder EcoCycle Design, Sweden and Nainoa Thompson, Native Hawaiian Master Navigator.
13 - 17 September 2010
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
http://zeroemissionshawaii.org
MARSEILLE, FR. Corporate Responsibility Research Conference 2010
Sustainability Management in a Diverse World
The conference covers the diversity of topics in the field of corporate responsibility and sustainability by inviting contributions from a broad range of schools of thought driven by rigorous thinking beyond rigid disciplinary borders.
Euromed Management School Marseille
15 - 17 September 2010
Marseille, France
PORTLAND, OR, US. Foundations of Sustainability: Concepts and Communication
PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES
A one-day workshop providing an overview of the principles of sustainability and equip participants for work and dialogue in their organizations.
This interactive workshop is specifically designed for those new to the field of sustainability. It will provide an overview of the principles of sustainability, and a framework for additional learning and decision-making. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the meaning and context of sustainability, and a framework for planning and taking action at the organizational and individual levels.
The workshop will include:
- Discussions of principles of sustainability
- Life-cycle focused exercises for products or services drawn from participant respective professional environments
- Individual and group exercises to give participants the opportunity to engage the material of the lecture and readings
The workshop will also review several communication related topics to equip participants for work and dialogue in their organizations. These will include:
- An overview of language and terms for discussing and expressing major sustainability frameworks and emerging issues.
- A discussion of internal communication issues (inside organizations) and external communication issues (branding).
- The use of indicators and metrics (both quantitative and qualitative) as not just as performance measures, but as foundations of shared understanding about organizational goals, strategy and vision.
University of Oregon Continuing Education
17 September 2010
Portland, Oregon, United States