October 27 2011 – The Real Wealth of Nations Roundtable

In celebration of the launch of its new office in Geneva, Global Footprint Network’s Board of Directors invites you to a special event. THE REAL WEALTH OF NATIONS Roundtable discussion followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Thursday 27 October 2011 17:30 to 21:00, International Environment House 2, Lobby and Conference Rooms, 7-9 chemin de Balexert, 1219 Chatelaine, Geneva

Speaker: Mathis Wackernagel, President, Global Footprint Network

As waves of change wash over the financial world, another story is emerging about the significant,
if not dominant, role ecological resources play in a nation’s wealth and competitiveness.
Global Footprint Network is best known for bringing the issue of ecological overshoot to the fore among decision makers worldwide. During this roundtable discussion we will share our latest research on how ecological constraints are changing how we understand the success of nations.
Please join us!

Confirmed opening speakers:
André Hoffmann, Chairman of the Board, Global Footprint Network
Angela Cropper, Special Advisor to the Executive Director, UNEP
Ambassador Franz Xaver Perrez, Swiss Federal Office for the Environment

To register please send an email indicating your name and affiliation to:
Laura@footprintnetwork.org

Source: Global Footprint Network