Day 1
07:30-09:00 Registration 09:00-10:45 Opening Session: Setting the New Sustainable Infrastructure Agenda What is Sustainable Infrastructure? Financing as the key obstacle to sustainable infrastructure development Cities as global leaders in the drive for sustainable infrastructure Guy Morin, Mayor, Basel, Switzerland David Miller, former C40 Chairman and former Mayor of Toronto, Advisor to the World Bank's Mayor's Task Force on the Urban Poor and Climate ... Read More
Partners
Basel, Switzerland, has strong credentials as host of a sustainable infrastructure conference. Basel’s commitment to lowering greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption can be seen in its status as affiliate member of the C40, pilot region of the 2,000-Watt Society, European Energy City in Gold and its commitment to climate neutrality. Basel boasts one ... Read More
Why Should I Attend 2011?
Participate in a dialogue between global leaders in industry, government and business on the future of low-carbon sustainable infrastructure Discover innovative funding solutions for sustainable infrastructure projects Meet with potential investors and solution providers Learn about policy frameworks that stimulate sustainable infrastructure development Listen to keynote speeches and attend moderated panels chaired by the world’s leading experts on sustainable ... Read More
Participants
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group has invited all 59 of its member and affiliate cities to participate in Global Energy Basel. C40 is a group of large cities committed to tackling climate change. Working with the Clinton Climte Initiative, the C40 helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a range of energy efficiency and ... Read More
Press Release
12 January 2011: GEB 2011 Press Release 10 January 2011: GEB 2011 Conference Brochure and Programme
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