Earth Summit 2012 Forum , Washington D.C 16th November

The Natural Resources Defense Council, United Nations Foundations and Worldwatch Institute are hosting the Earth Summit 2012 Forum on Tuesday, 16 November, in Washington D.C.

The event is for key UN, governmental and non-governmental representatives to discuss prospects for the “Rio+20” Summit, with a particular focus on one of the conference’s major themes – the green economy. The forum will be an opportunity to help shape what could be a turning point in addressing progress on the critical sustainability challenges we face.

Speakers include:

• Rick Barton – U.S Representative to the Economic and Social Council of the UN

• Van Jones – Senior Felow, Center for American Progress

• Brice Lalonde – Ambassador for Climate Change, France

• Janos Pasztor – Designated Head, UN Global Sustainability Panel Secretariat

• Timothy E. Wirth – President, United Nations Foundations

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