World Resources Forum 2014
World Resources Forum 2014
The next WRF will be held in Peru, which is an important emerging economy committed with sustainable development. Peru belongs to the 8 most mega diverse countries in the world. It has 88% of all the climates in the planet.
Peru will host the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 20) in December, 2014. COP 20 has been officially declared of national interest. It is expected that WRF 2014 will provide inputs for COP 20 discussions.
WRF Objectives:
The World Resources Forum (WRF) is the science-based platform for sharing knowledge about the economic, political, social and environmental implications of global resource use. WRF promotes innovation for resource productivity by building bridges among researchers, policymakers, business, SMEs, NGOs and the public.
General topics:
- DECOUPLING ECONOMIC GROWTH &
- NATURAL RESOURCES USE
- INNOVATIVE RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
- POLICIES & STAKEHOLDERS PARTICIPATION
- LOW CARBON INDUSTRIES & CITIES
- MEASURING PROGRESS – TARGETS AND
- INDICATORS FOR RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Take-aways:
- First-hand information about emerging issues and trends
- Interaction with dynamic emerging economies decision makers
- Ideas for new business models, projects and research topics
- Quick and easy access to the latest scientific results
- Global visibility for activities and projects
