The World Environment Day theme for 2015 is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." The well-being of humanity, the environment, and the functioning of the economy, ultimately depend upon the responsible management of the planet’s natural resources. Evidence is building that people are consuming far more natural resources than what the planet can sustainably provide. By 2050, if current consumption and production patterns remain the same and with a rising population expected to reach 9.6 billion, we will need three planets to sustain our ways of living and consumption. Living within planetary boundaries is the most promising strategy for ensuring a healthy future. Human prosperity need not cost the earth.
To celebrate World Environment Day 2015, the Geneva Environment Network is hosting a Roundtable addressing sustainability through procurement. As part of the Post-2015 Development Agenda, representatives from various organizations will discuss the transition to the Green Economy through sustainable procurement, and frameworks for the promotion of responsible and sustainable procurement, presenting initiatives, experiences and challenges. Climate issues be part of the discussion, as we look forward to the Paris Climate Conference in December.
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Agenda
8.45 Breakfast
9:15 Official speeches
9.30 Roundtable “Addressing Sustainability through Procurement”
- Steven STONE, Head, UNEP Economics and Trade Branch
- Anders AEROE, Director, ITC Division for Market Development
- Isabella MARRAS, Coordinator, Sustainable UN facility
- Véronique DIEBOLD, Geneva State Service of Sustainable Development
- Rasmus VALANKO, Manager, WBCSD Energy and Climate Department
- Oshani PERERA, Director, IISD Public Procurement and Infrastructure Finance
11:00 End