Ecocity World Summit 2008
It is always nice when current events and discourse compliment the content of one’s blog. Today is one of those days.
Tonight an environmental photographer, Gary Braasch, opens the Ecocity World Summit with his presentation “World View of Global Warming and How Cities Can Save the Earth.” The main conference begins Wednesday, April 23rd and continues to Saturday night.
Information via Ecocity World Summit
2008 Themes
* People: population, health, equity, and access
* Nature: protecting and restoring the planet’s living systems and agricultural lands
* Sustainable Development: land use, transportation, architecture and infrastructure
* Economies & Technologies: building the supporting markets, businesses and technologies
* Incentives & Support Structures: role of government, organizations, institutions and individualsThe time to act is now. Life-threatening global environmental problems and limitations on resource consumption demand a restructuring of cities and transportation systems worldwide for long-term energy efficiency and conservation. Concerned citizens in every community - in every city, town and village - must get involved in formulating and implementing new land use and transportation policies and practices, preserving agricultural lands and open space, and reclaiming natural habitat.
If you are interested in a specific lecture related to the sustainable city series, then pay attention to Peter Head’s lecture via the program. As the director of sustainability at Arup, he will present Dongtan as part of the Saturday morning session, “The Future of Architecture and Urban Design.”
There does not appear to be any specific discussions of Masdar in the schedule, but I am sure it will appear in conversation.
Otherwise, enjoy the content of the conference for your own particular interests.
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