Changing mindsets to enable sustainable investments
22.2. 11:00 -At the opening of Day 2 of Global Energy Basel 2012, the need for changing mindsets in order to bring about sustainable development was a recurring topic. Another key topic was bringing together the public and private sectors to facilitate investments. Wang He, Deputy Chairwoman of CHINCA (China International Contractors Association), addressed the value and importance of Chinese investments abroad, as well as their sustainable nature, citing green construction, renewable energy and corporate responsibility. Jakob von Uexküll of the Worlds Future Council, suggested more “out of the box” thinking in order to tackle global problems caused by ineffective policies.
