World Climate Summit 2011 Report

SUMMIT REPORT 2011

WORLD CLIMATE SUMMIT 2011 REPORT

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Contents

Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Opening Statement by the Honorable Dr. Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa ............ 4

The setting of the COP for business ........................................................................................................................... 6

Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy ....................................................... 7

Mining the Fifth Fuel: Efficiency Gains Driving Profits ............................................................................................ 10

Finance: Aligning Capital for Low-Carbon Growth ................................................................................................ 13

Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy ............................................................................................. 16

Sustainable Energy for All ............................................................................................................................................. 18

States, Regions and Cities ............................................................................................................................................. 20

The Road to Rio+20 – Business Leadership Driving Change .............................................................................. 23

Key Recommendations from the Second Annual World Climate Summit ....................................................... 26

Announcements .............................................................................................................................................................. 29

Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 32

About World Climate Ltd ............................................................................................................................................ 35

This report was written by the World Climate Summit team: Aimee Christensen, Tricia Dunlap, Tobias Friis, Thomas Isbell and Michael Mathres.


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Preface

This brief report provides a snapshot of the

recommendations from the plenary sessions of the

second annual World Climate Summit (WCS). It reflects

the important thoughts and announcements from global

leaders across industry, government, philanthropy and

finance who gathered in Durban, South Africa, alongside

the UNFCCC COP 17, to identify new collaborative

pathways for a prosperous green growth.

The two-day summit was positioned as the most prominent and exclusive global platform accelerating solutions for

climate change, developing new business models, brokering public-private partnerships, scaling projects, transferring

technologies, and establishing replicable financing mechanisms. It saw 700 delegates from five continents convene and

participate in active, energized and positive discussion with over 100 speakers; all high-level experts in their industry and

fields, including international luminaries and pioneers such as the President of South Africa, Dr. Jacob Zuma; Christiana

Figueres, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC; Dr. Zweli Mkhize, Premier of the Province of Kwazulu-Natal; ex-president of

Costa Rica José Maria Figueres; ex-President of Ireland Mary Robinson, and Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for

Climate Action. The goal of the 2nd annual World Climate Summit was to learn, share, collaboratively strategize and plan,

and launch new initiatives to address climate change and build the global green economy.

The World Climate Summit would like to thank the Government of the Republic of South Africa and the Province of Kwazulu-Natal for their patronage.

WCS would also like to thank all its sponsors for all their help and support: Siemens, PwC, Nedbank, Ernst & Young, Alstom, Philips, Coca-Cola, Brasil Foods, Vale, HP, Vestergaard Frandsen, ZEP, State of Green, European Investment Bank, Inerjys, Avon, Earth Networks, BMW and Global Green Growth Forum.

WCS would also like to thank its partners for their contribution and backing: UNEP FI, United Nations Global Compact, UNPRI, UN Foundation, World Bank, IFC, ICLEI, Carbon War Room, Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group, Carbon Disclosure Project, The Climate Group, R20, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), Investors Network on Climate Risk (INCR), Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), Investors Group on Climate Change (IGCC), Union of International Railways, World Green Building Council, Gold Standard Foundation, Business Council on Sustainable Energy, European Climate Foundation, CGF Research Institute, Carbon Markets & Investment Association, Avoided Deforestation Partners, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership, GRC Research Institute, Business Leadership South Africa, CNN, TIME, Greenbiz, Green Futures, Revolve, Clean Energy Pipeline, and Hub Culture.


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Opening Statement by the Honorable Dr. Jacob Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa

The World Climate Summit was honored to welcome the Honorable President of the Republic of South

Africa, Dr. Zuma as the opening speaker of the 2011 summit in Durban. President Zuma addressed the

audience of global business and finance leaders with serious, but optimistic words.

Climate change is more than an environmental issue. The world needs to take responsibility and align to a

more sustainable growth in order to avert possibly catastrophic outcomes. But this transition to a more

sustainable economy bares great business potential as Dr. Zuma stressed. The private sector needs to

understand this potential and take a leading role in progressing the state of innovation, technology and supply

of clean energy and sustainable prosperity.

“New sources of growth and innovation and new technologies and models for driving investment

are urgently needed to deliver long term prosperity in a stable, sustainable and inclusive way“ Dr.

Jacob Zuma / President / The Republic of South Africa


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Promoting green growth and investing in a greener future must take into account more than just economic

and environmental issues. Global green growth can function as a catalyst for a number of issues and lay the

foundation for future prosperity and stability. Addressing social dimensions of economy and energy, providing

empowerment, education and gender equality and integrating rural communities on a national basis are among

the key areas that green growth can leverage and build. President Dr. Zuma emphasized the role of the private

sector in this development, urging business to understand the change as an opportunity for business, rather

than a threat to profits. (The President’s full speech can be found on www.wclimate.com.)

“Economic transformation is therefore an integral part of our quest for a sustainable economy that responds to the

impact of climate change. We emphasize this because developing green economies is not just about eco-efficiency but

also about equity.” Dr. Jacob Zuma / President / The Republic of South Africa


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The setting of the COP for business In order to derive change and move forward with the creation of a global plan, businesses need to do more.

The UNFCCC COP17 negotiations have been progressing and are placing the building blocks for the

implementation of a global business plan. However, businesses must “speak up and speak loudly” if the

international community is going to succeed in debunking the myth that the consequences of climate change is

far way and do not concern every citizen of the globe.

”The opportunities to do change for good are here right now, they affect every single one of us.

We have huge opportunities, but we need to switch the mentality (regarding climate change).”

Christiana Figueres / Executive Secretary / UNFCCC

The global business plan for the future must be built on a triple bottom line. Not only in the classical context

of people, planet and profit, but also in a more strategic and implementable approach. The global business plan

must focus on adaption, global mitigation and addressing poverty. These subjects are not easily put into a

binding agreement, but comprise the strategic aim of the process. Although a binding agreement was not

reached during the COP16, the tactical building blocks have been and are being placed. The adaption

framework, the technological mechanisms and the green climate fund are just some of the initiatives which are

laying the building blocks for a future agreement.

How can business do more?

Even though the policies from a business perspective are imperfect and lack the level of clarity wished for, both

nationally and internationally, by the international business community, the challenge presented is how can

business do more.


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Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy The greening of our global economy is not a drag on growth; rather it is a new engine of prosperity. Green

business goes beyond jobs as an essential strategy for the vitality and well-being of society.

- Mike Brown / Chief Executive Officer / Nedbank

- Barbara Kux / Member of the Managing Board and Chief Sustainability Officer / Siemens AG

- Juan Costa Climent / Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services / Ernst & Young

- Christiana Figueres / Executive Secretary / UNFCCC

- Elizabeth Littlefield / Chief Executive Officer / OPIC

- Beatriz Perez / Chief Sustainability Officer / The Coca-Cola Company

- Moderated by Aimee Christensen / Partner / World Climate Summit

Video still of panel

Transparency will be essential for climate change progress.

“Many believe that the green economy is much more expensive than the old carbon economy.

This is NOT true!” Juan Costa Climent / Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability

Services / Ernst & Young


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In order for the new green economy to flourish and in the future replace the old carbon-based economy, two

essential aspects must be addressed: information and clear signal pricing. By focusing on these two aspects the

green economy will become more transparent and clearly demonstrate how the new economy functions,

illustrating the environmental, social and financial consequences of the decisions we all make every single day.

Transparency can only be reached through better and more efficient communication.

“Both the financial crisis and the sustainability crisis have the same root cause: the absence of

long-term sustainable thinking and acting.” Barbara Kux / Member of the Managing Board and

Chief Sustainability Officer / Siemens AG

Business needs to draw the public focus from the problem and dangers of climate change, to the opportunities

that open up if action is taken consequently and timely. Change needs to be communicated as a chance, rather

than a burden, highlighting the political, social and financial gains that can be achieved through transition to a

sustainable green economy.

”Every business needs to get on and do things themselves instead of waiting for other people to

try and solve their problems” Mike Brown / CEO / Nedbank

Business already has the products and solutions. What is needed, is for government, investors and the public

to understand this and seize the opportunities offered. Rather than waiting for elaborate policy frameworks or

brokered agreements, business should progress in innovation, communication and investments to lead the way

towards a global green economy.

Driving Change

“As corporations have to ensure that we drive meaningful and lasting change.” Beatriz Perez /

Chief Sustainability Officer / The Coca-Cola Company


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The act of creating will require a change towards long term sustainable thinking and acting. The business case

is there, the challenge ahead is how to ensure transparency, so this becomes evident on a global scale. A key

element in this process is changing the way in which we measure prosperity, economic empowerment and

value creation. We need to assess and monitor development using new parameters within the terms of the

new green economy, instead of the current, outdated, carbon-reliant perspective. To take the lead in the

change process, business must show enthusiasm, be transparent, and commit to the long-term vision,

necessary to build a global green economy.


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Mining the Fifth Fuel: Efficiency Gains Driving Profits Energy Efficiency has long been advocated as the cheapest method of reducing carbon emissions. Here aer

highlights of success stories as models for replication.

- Simon Brooks / Vice President / European Investment Bank

- Jane Henley / Chief Executive Officer / World Green Building Council

- Chris Librie / Global Director of Environmental Initiatives / Hewlett Packard

- Junfeng Li / President / Chinese Renewable Industrial Association

- Roger Platt / Senior Vice President / U.S. Green Building Council

- Moderated by Kateri Callahan / President / Alliance to Save Energy

Minding the bottom line: Building Success through Efficiency

”Doing well while doing good“ Kateri Callahan / President / Alliance to Save Energy

The importance of a joint-effort of both private and public sector is repeatedly emphasized. Energy efficiency

has become a central issue for companies, investors, financiers and policy makers, but needs to be further


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stressed in future if climate goals are to be met by 2020 and beyond. Energy efficiency is a highly profitable

investment target, and is soaring in popularity with investors, as companies are increasingly understanding the

importance of energy efficiency for their success.

“Collaboration between private and public needs to happen to unlock this opportunity that exists“

Jane Henley / CEO / World Green Building Council

In contrast to the issue of conventional emission reduction, the field of energy efficiency is characterized by a

differentiated field of drivers such as energy security, cost savings, job creation and productivity. This complex

set of drivers is one of the barriers that need to be addressed if energy efficiency is to be tapped into, on a

larger scale, as has been the case with greenhouse gas reduction. Not only does energy efficiency prove an

attractive notion for investors, but it can also place a company ahead of its competitors and give it a unique

feature in the market space and public perception.

Sharing Knowledge and Expertise: To the (Green) Cloud!

Sharing knowledge and expertise is one of the biggest task and opportunities for an improvement of our

current energy efficiency. While modern technology has enabled a fast and easy way for consumer

communication, the connectivity within the industries of different sectors vary substantively. While industries

such as IT and consumer goods have emerged to produce complex goods, the building industry--the largest

energy consuming sector that consumes around 40% of the energy worldwide--still requires stronger forms of

collaboration, sharing of expertise and the formulation of an integrated strategy to produce a more efficient

result. One of the issues addressed by Jane Henley and Roger Platt is the lack of sufficient data resources. This

is especially essential when the modification of existing buildings to modern efficiency standards is to be

established. Furthermore, the size of an enterprise plays an important role in this context.


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”I think that what we need to do increasingly in sustainability in general, and particularly in energy,

is talk in terms that will impact the other party' s bottom lines“ Chris Librie / Global Director of

Environmental Initiatives / HP

Especially for SMEs, lacking the knowledge and expertise provided by specialists, the inability to effectively

share information hinders their further growth. HP has pioneered the development of energy efficient

technologies in the field of data management and storage, and see such innovations as a strong signal for the

commitment of the IT sector to efficient energy usage. Although only producing 2% of the global carbon

output, the IT sector has the opportunity to affect the other 98 %.

Making change happen: Incentives or Targets?

Similarly to the issue of knowledge, the question of how to enable a shift in mentality and investment differs

between sectors of industry. While short-cycle products, such as electronic consumer goods, might be best

shifted by ways of market mechanisms, long-cycle products, such as industrial machines, bear greater potential

for mandatory targets to achieve efficiency goals.


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Finance: Aligning Capital for Low-Carbon Growth How investors and corporations are redirecting capital to support low carbon growth.

- Wolfgang Engshuber / Chair / UN Principles for Responsible Investment

- Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan / Minister of Finance / Republic of South Africa

- Elias Masilela / Chief Executive Officer / Public Investment Corporation

- Caio Koch-Weser / Vice Chairman / Deutsche Bank Group

- Giana Zimmer / Director of Environment and Sustainable Development / Vale

- Moderated by Richard Gledhill / Global Leader, Climate Change & Carbon Market Services / PwC

Financing Green Investments: A case for joint-efforts

The need to shift large sectors of the present economy to a more sustainable economy is today more pressing

than ever. The cost of such change has proven high, especially for developing countries and SMEs. In 2010,

$243 billion were invested in clean energy projects and around $97 billion are spent per annum on climate

finance. But global economic and financial volatility will make a stable increase in clean investment more difficult

to ensure in years to come. By partnering public and private investments, the volume of investment can be

leveraged and sustainable and clean business secured.

A range of issues require clarification to allow further private actors to push into the green market. Amongst

others, the questions of physical and regulatory risks, future carbon and climate scenarios, value of risk capital

requirements and political volatility need to be satisfactorily addressed and solutions found. A clear carbon


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pricing and trading system, it is argued, could be a first step to make the market of green investments more

attractive for private actors and investment returns more predictable.

Moving to a Green Economy- Who is Steering Change?

“We need much more […] long-term strategic private sector leadership […], a coalition of the

like-minded so to speak, where we start the process and then go to politicians“. Caio Koch-Weser

/ Vice Chairman / Deutsche Bank Group

While much frustration has been voiced regarding the output of the national delegations at the UNFCCC COP

17 in Durban, the private actors have moved forward progressively, and are proving the driving force behind

sustainable change in today's economy and finance world. A 'coalition of the like-minded' is required to push

further the trends of sustainable and green investment.

Large transformative projects, such as the Desertec Project, draw public attention and showcase the

profitability of green energy and the initiator role the private sector has taken. Such projects bear the potential

to shift investor mentalities to a longer-term outlook, and prove that scale can work and is a viable investment

and option. A general bottom-up emphasis allows for a larger range of possible investments, and promises the

biggest output of future innovation and sustainable change.

Investment in Sustainability = Sustainable Investments?

“In times of transformation, the question for business needs to be, do I want to be carried along,

or do I want to lead?“ Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan / Minister of Finance / The Republic of South

Africa

One of the key tasks to allow for further green investment is to raise awareness of both the importance of

action against climate change, and the potential of green investment. Private investors need to be offered a

wider range of information regarding green financing and provided with mechanisms to monitor relevant

information, such as carbon prices and investment grades policy. Awareness for the importance of substantial


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climate regimes and agreements need to be furthered by small groups of leaders, spearheading innovation and

change.


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Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy Accelerating and scaling the development of low-carbon business models and growing global markets.

- Brian Kennedy / Chief Executive / Nedbank Capital

- Frederic Hauge / Vice-Chair / Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP)

- Rashad Kaldany / Vice President for Global Industries / International Finance Corporation

- Norman Ndaba / Director of Power and Utilities Sector / Ernst & Young Africa

- Moderated by President José María Figueres / Chairman / Carbon War Room

The transition to a low-carbon economy has for a number of years been proclaimed to be of crucial

importance to global development. Even though the outlook for a transition appears gloom, the window of

opportunity is still open. By accelerating this transition, global society would simultaneously address the three

most daunting challenges faced: climate change, poverty and inequality.

The key element in the strategy to accelerate a low-carbon economy is to NOT continue doing business as

usual. The technological development has seen the cost of renewable and sustainable energy solutions

decrease and investment increase causing reasons to be optimistic. The market has developed and has started

to display higher levels of TLC (Transparency, Longevity and Capacity), and government incentives are needed

to further bring down the costs and reduce the risks associated with investment. In order to assure that

development is accelerated, business and governments must work together in private public partnerships. If

governments can create the long term rules and regulations needed, business is ready to pick up the gauntlet.


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"There are two wars [...] we need to win in the world of today. One is the [...] war on poverty and equality, and the other one is the challenge posed by climate change. Both of those can be won with the same instruments: transitioning to a low-carbon economy." President José María Figueres / Chairman / Carbon War Room

But neither business nor governments have the opportunity to wait for technological development to leap frog

and create solutions which can revolutionize the market. In the effort to accelerate solutions we must

implement all the solutions currently available. The incorporation of collaborative technologies improving and

combining hydro, wind, solar power and other forms of energy, such as biomass, with carbon capture and

storage will be needed to accelerate the process.

“As long as it is free to pollute, it is cheaper than to do the (green) solutions” Frederic Hauge / Vice

Chair / ZEP

The developed and emerging world must each be prepared for this process and commit to supporting and

investing in sustainable solutions if the acceleration into a low-carbon economy is to proceed. Leap frogging

will occur at times, and a leap is more urgently required now more than ever. History however, has shown

that most progress occurs in numerous small steps that add up to big step forward. If business, governments

and society keep adding their small steps, change will occur, and make a difference for the better.


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Sustainable Energy for All 2012 is the UN Year of Sustainable Energy For All. Global goals to be met by 2030 include doubling the rate of

efficiency improvements, doubling the share of renewable energy globally, and providing access to modern

energy services for all.

- Jean-Guy Carrier / Secretary General / International Chamber of Commerce

- Malusi Gigaba / Minister of Public Enterprises / Republic of South Africa

- Philippe Joubert / Deputy Chief Executive Officer / Alstom

- Ute Menikheim / Chief Executive Officer Energy Sector / Siemens Southern Africa

- Stephan Ouaknine / Chairman & Chief Executive Officer / Inerjys

- Tulsi Tanti / Chairman / Suzlon

- Moderated by President Mary Robinson / Chairwoman / Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice

Between 1.2 and 1.5 billion people are today without access to any form of energy. The majority of the

population without energy lives in emerging countries and rural areas and also constitutes the population most

affected by climate change. Sustainable energy for all does not only include providing access to the people

without energy, but delivering affordable solutions to the entire globe. To realize these targets, a stronger

relationship and better understanding between government and business is essential.

“You need to have access to electricity but it must be affordable.” Ute Menikheim / Chief

Executive Officer Energy Sector / Siemens Southern Africa


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Public private partnerships, mutual beneficiary policies and regulatory frameworks will play a key role in

creating the best suitable environment for investments and projects, increasing the accessibility of sustainable

energy. In such an environment, governments, businesses and investors can share the financial risks and by

providing sustainable energy solutions and access can accelerate national and regional economic growth,

community involvement, job creation and poverty eradication. The key element in this process will be

innovation and an increased level and speed of technological development, making sustainable solutions

affordable to the population without current access to energy.

“Providing sustainable energy to all is a moral obligation.” Philippe Joubert / Deputy Chief

Executive Officer / Alstom

The progress and commitment of the business world is outpacing the climate negotiations and commitment of

governments. Business has a moral responsibility, but the business case and market for sustainable energy also

presents a huge opportunity for financial success, which cannot be ignored.

“Leaders must provide long-term stable policies, where we need a global framework.” Tulsi

Tanti / Chairman / Suzlon

Business today, has widely invested and committed to sustainable energy. What is lacking is a supportive

environment to accelerate the process. Long-term strategic thinking and partnerships will be able to create this

environment, and enable scaling of sustainable energy without depleting potential for growth and prosperity.

“We have to reevaluate how we think about technological risks.” Stephan Ouaknine / Chairman

& Chief Executive Officer / Inerjys


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States, Regions and Cities Cities and regions are leaders and test labs for accelerating the growth of a more prosperous economy and

healthy communities.

- David Cadman / President / ICLEI

- Bruo Covas / Secretary for Environment / The State of Sao Paulo

- Marta Marin / Head of the Brussels Delegation / The Basque Country

- Dr Zweli Mkhize / Premier / Province of Kwazulu-Natal

- Dominique Ramard / Vice President / Brittany

- Stewart Stevenson / Minister / Scotland

- Moderated by Mark Kenber / Chief Executive Officer / The Climate Group

Cooperation at the sub-national level = More than the sum of its parts

To many, the COP 17 has produced much satisfactory results, but the World Climate Summit was proud to

host a new generation of actors, cooperating to generate prosperity through a green economy. The sub-

national actors, comprised of a coalition of regions, cities and municipalities, clearly see the benefits of a

sustainable green development, and numerous forums of collaboration have been established in recent years.

Providing a 'marketplace of ideas', the forums allow for knowledge to be shared, capacity in climate finance to

be gained, private sector investments to be generated and additional possibilities of interregional cooperation

to be explored.

From their experience the distinguished panel found that political support for a shift to green development

crosses party borders on sub-national levels. Regional actors are now pushing green thinking and green


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commitment, and not waiting for national strategies by their governments. The need for a re-evaluation of

energy production and energy efficiency is urgent, and this new generation of green economy drivers have the

potential to lead the way. As David Cadman, President of ICLEI, phrased it “Thinking globally, acting locally.

[Understanding] that local action can change the world“.

Green regional partnerships: Sharing Knowledge, Driving Clean Economy

“We need to get a movement of cities, regions, provinces, sub-national governments, and by the

way corporations, and begin to move this agenda forward [reduction of carbon emission]“. David

Cadman / President / ICLEI

For sub-national governments the commitment to a green economy also has financial benefits, with the largest

potential for first movers. Climate Change not only affects the livelihood of the people in the jurisdictions of

sub-national governments, but also entails financial burden.

For these governments, mitigation is cheaper than adaptation, and local governments around the world are

cooperating to find efficient solutions and innovations. Especially for cities, which are responsible for

approximately two-thirds of all greenhouse gas emission, the potential financial threats of climate change are

eminent. Bearing in mind that by the end of this century 90 % of all people will be living in cities, the urgency to

solve the question of sustainable governance at the regional level is ever more pressing.

However, the urgency to act bears potential for the development of sustainable green economies, improving

quality of life of citizens and balance sheets of cities.

“I think the most important thing here is the acceptance [and] recognition of the fact, that climate

justice and eradication of poverty are not contradictory“. Dr Zweli Mkhize / Premier / The Province

of Kwazulu-Natal

Eradicating poverty and supplying the population with energy and employment are strong arguments for sub-

national governments to choose a sustainable development forward, as the examples of South Africa and Sao

Paulo are proving to the world. Investment in infrastructure goes hand in hand with investment in public


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engagement. Educating communities and providing information on climate change, sustainability and the

challenges that lie ahead, are key points to secure the success of clean initiatives. Speaking on the importance

of the involvement of local communities and individuals, Stewart Stevenson noted “it's not just engineering, it's

attitude“ that policy makers need to focus on.

Funding Clean Change: The role of Public-Private Partnerships

“We cannot only learn by doing, but by doing. We can only make progress in that way“. Mark

Kenber / CEO / The Climate Group

While the sub-national governments are pushing for change, all panellists stressed the importance of public-

private partnerships. Without the investment of the private sector, the drive for change could quickly come to

a halt. Forming coalitions of regions and municipalities provides the actors with the leverage and bargaining

power to secure such private support, and allows the sub-national governments continue the path they have

chosen. The panel at the World Climate Summit 2011 showcased the initiative these actors are taking, and

marked a strong case for an increase of sub-national efforts and commitments.


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The Road to Rio+20 – Business Leadership Driving Change Tackling climate change and building the global green economy will require new forms of leadership.

Collaborations across sectors and among business, government, and civil society will prove essential.

- Levent Cakiroglu / Chief Executive Officer / Arçelik

- Juan van Dongen / Chief Executive Officer / Philips Africa

- Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen / Chief Executive Officer / Vestergaard Frandsen

- Connie Hedegaard / Commissioner for Climate Action / EU Commission

- Rachel Kyte / Vice President, Sustainable Development / World Bank

- Tine Roed / Deputy Director General / Confederation of Danish Industry

- Paul Simpson / Chief Executive Officer / Carbon Disclosure Project

- Moderated by Sandrine Dixson-Decleve / Director / Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group on

Climate Change

“The momentum is gathering underneath this sort of constipation at the international level, and

there is a lot that the public sector can do to set the conditions for the private sector to just

innovate into these spaces“. Rachel Kyte / Vice President, Sustainable Development / World Bank

As the 20th anniversary of the Rio World Summit draws closer, the need to develop yet stronger and more

potent mechanisms to promote clean energy and green economy remain as pressing as 1992. The 2011 World

Climate Summit in Durban has showcased some of the most remarkable achievements in the green economy

sector, leading the way for others to follow and providing a unique model for how cooperation between

individuals, enterprises and industry sectors can progress and enhance climate protection without requiring an

overarching international comprehensive agreement.


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These leaders from business, finance, governance and philanthropy have proven true visionaries of the green

market, and in the years to come their stars are only yet to shine brighter.

In the last plenary session of the event, the World Climate Summit hosted seven such leaders to share their

views and hopes for the road to Rio, and the conference itself.

Promoting Green Economy: Minding the bottom line

“This is not just about doing the right thing, it is not just about philanthropy or feeling green or

being green, it’s about good business“. Connie Hedegaard / Commissioner for Climate Action / EU

Commission

If today's governments wish to find a substantial solution to decreasing, or even reversing some of the

challenges of climate change that lie ahead, they will need to incorporate the private sector as a strong pillar in

any strategy. Public-private partnerships have been one of the most heavily stressed mechanisms in this year's

World Climate Summit. Scale and leveraging finance are key arguments to why this partnership is so vital, if

true impact is to be achieved. While the private sector has pioneered development in various industries

through innovation and technology, and the public sector has formulated a number of international

agreements, the coordination and synchronization between private and public sector are in need of stronger

attention. Trust between the two actors needs to be nourished and encouraged, for as Commissioner Connie

Hedegaard remarked in her closing statement “business is part of the solution, not the problem”.

In order to generate private actor support certain cornerstones for successful investment need to be fulfilled.

The most important is transparency, both regarding the 'carbon footprint' of an enterprise, but also of the

predictability of governments and policy makers.

“Business is part of the solution, not the problem” Tine Roed / Deputy Director General / Confederation of Danish Industry


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If the Rio+20 summit is to have a comparable impact on global business, politics and society as the summit in

1992 did, the leaders in these fields need to understand that true change can only be achieved through

cooperation and commitment. Climate change is not a zero-sum situation, but a scenario where only through

cooperation will everything not be lost.


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Key Recommendations from the Second Annual World Climate Summit

Based on the 2011 World Climate Summit in Durban there are five overarching recommendations to take

away.

1. Public-Private Partnership

Clean and sustainable technology is available today allowing for the production of CO2 neutral energy and

goods. The issue at hand is how to bring these new technologies to scale? A central argument and

requirement stated in the 2011 World Climate Summit was the need for a broader range of Public-Private

Partnerships. While the private sector contributes innovation and investment, the public sector can

leverage these private commitments to a substantial level. Making an impact will require an increase of such

partnerships in the future.

2. Policy Framework

In order for a meaningful and committed shift to sustainable energy and green growth to occur, both public

and private sector will need to push for change and innovation. While the private sector has presented a

broad range of possible paths forward, the public sector has yet to present evidence of an inclusive global

action plan to put into practice. The public sector can however provide the private sector with long-term

policy frameworks, to secure private investment and stabilize the growth of the green economy. This

increases the attractiveness of green investments for the private sector, and adds to the incentives for

business to make the transition to a green and clean enterprise. The private sector has an immense

potential to progress green change and numerous examples have shown that there is a business case to be

made. Now the public sector needs to set the framework to tap into this potential.

3. Private Leadership

Leaders from business and finance have been an inspiration in the field of green economy, by building new

models of finance and developing sustainable forms of growth. While the public sector remains in dispute,

the private sector has the opportunity to take the lead, with politics following at pace. Cooperation

between green leaders and a new generation of green entrepreneurs will see future innovation and 'green

creativity' increase across sectors and help address the urgent issue of sustainable energy and growth. The

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'thinking green'. Taking initiatives and collaborations to scale will enable the private sector to further push

the transition to a green economy.

4. Innovation & technology

If today's generation is to meaningfully address the issue of climate change and climate-related future

scenarios, better methods and forms of generating and using energy will be of essential importance. The

participants of the 2011 World Climate Summit showcased a broad range of examples how the private

sector, through innovation and technology, has increased the scope and depth of how action can be taken

against climate change. New technologies allow a cleaner generation of energy, such as solar or wind

energy, while innovation of technology increases the efficiency of energy distribution and use. From making

buildings more energy efficient to controlling the production and manufacturing process of consumer

goods, the leaders of the green economy are showing how innovation is pushing boundaries, while

benefiting the bottom line of companies. With business driving change, prices for renewable energy and

clean technology have decreased and are proving a competitive alternative to fossil fuels at scale. Innovation

and technology are proving catalysts of green change and sustainable growth.

5. Communication

Climate Change is a global issue that will affect the generations to come more substantially than any other

issue that affected mankind in modern history. With those most endangered being the bottom billion of the

global population, affirmative and continuous action is required. Public, private and civil actors will need to

work together to find solutions and develop new mechanisms of energy security and economic growth. A

key element in guaranteeing the success of this endeavour is by ensuring transparent and open channels of

communication. Awareness needs to be further strengthened and new innovations, initiatives and

collaborations committedly communicated within the sectors involved. In addition, the means of

communication with consumers need to be designed in such a manner, that the consumer can transparently

evaluate the 'footprint' of a product, company or industry, and adapt his consuming behavior accordingly.

All parties involved will be required to step up to the task presented by climate change. Only through

transparent and open communication will synergies develop and sustainable progress be achieved.


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6. Finance

For climate and green finance to be truly unlocked and scaled, a range of issues require clarification:

- physical and regulatory risks,

- future carbon and climate scenarios,

- value of risk capital requirements,

- political volatility

A clear carbon pricing and trading system, could be a first step to make the market of green investments

more attractive for private actors and investment returns more predictable. Private investors also need to

be better informed on green financing and their relevant mechanisms. Information on climate regimes,

mechanisms and agreements needs to be more and better widespread by the public and private sectors.


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Announcements Following up on the inaugural World Climate Summit in Cancun, Mexico in 2010, the 2011 Summit in Durban

tracked the progress of the numerous initiatives from Cancun and the launch of new ones in Durban.

• At the 2010 World Climate Summit, OPIC promised to provide at least $300 million in financing for

renewable energy. At the 2011 World Climate Summit OPIC communicated a ten-fold increase in

OPIC’s renewables investments which demonstrated the high level of demand for investment in this

sector. The amount invested was tripled compared to the original promise resulting in $1.1 billion in

financing to renewable energy, mobilizing more than $2 billion more in private investment.

• During the 2011 Summit the Carbon War Room, by ranking ships by their energy performance,

announced the first ever universal energy index for the shipping industry (www.shippingefficiency.org).

During the year of 2011 registered users from 24 countries consulted the site in order to guide their

shipping decisions. During the 2011 World Climate Summit, the Carbon War Room announced that

the organization will be expanding this work to the airline industry.

• GreenTEK ventures, represented by Colin Turner, in 2010 announced a $150 million fund to invest in

clean technology in Mexico. At the 2011 World Climate Summit greenTEK ventures continued their

progress and launched an approximately $100 million fund for Southern Africa.

The 2011 World Climate Summit also featured the launch of several new initiatives.

• The Global Adaptation Institute launched their open access Global Adaptation Index™ (GaIn™II). The

open access Global Adaptation Index will be the first tool specifically designed to galvanize private

sector investment in adaptation.


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• During the Summit BMW Group announced three major sustainability initiatives for the South African

region:

o BMW Group A launched a South African e-mobility experience to show the public a better

clean energy future highlighted by the MINI E featured at a series of countrywide road shows in

the first half of 2012.

o BMW Group also introduced a waste-to-energy project in conjunction with the City of

Tshwane

o A COP17 Legacy Project to boost education and health care in KwaZulu-Natal.

• The Dow Chemical Company, a 2010 World Climate sponsor, also used the 2011World Climate

Summit platform to announce two innovations:

o A new dual loop design for concentrated solar power plants which increase efficiency and

power output while simultaneously reducing investment cost and helping students develop the

Next Generation of Near-Zero Dwellings.

o At the end of January, 2012, Dow also committed to announcing the winners of the Dow Solar

Design-to-Zero contest – part of a global effort to stimulate innovation and dialogue on trends

for sustainable construction. (www.designtozero.com)

• At the 2011 World Climate Summit Conservation International launched three innovative efforts to

catalyze public-private partnerships for healthy sustainable ecosystems and economies worldwide.

o The Sustainable Landscapes Partnership used the 2011 Summit to committing to mobilizing $20

million in funding for REDD and low-carbon development.

o The Althelia Climate Fund communicated thate it will be the largest public-private fund with

$300 million for forest carbon and sustainable land-use.

o The organization also created CI’s Carbon Fund, a developer’s guidebook.

• Philips called for a worldwide switch to LED lighting. The company is stating that a tipping point has

been reached in the development of LED lighting that can now be used for general high-quality lighting

in almost all applications.


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• At the 2011 World Climate Summit The Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group on Climate

Change, which brings business voices to government, with over 350 companies and 37 countries signed

on to the Two-Degree Challenge Communique, a powerful platform for business to increase our impact.

• Denmark presented their new appropriately named brand, the State of Green, and announced the

second annual Global Green Growth Forum to be held on October 9-10, 2012.

• After being awarded in two competitions: First at the Global Cleantech Open in San Jose, California

where they represented Switzerland, and then by winning the Startup Weekend Competition in

Geneva, World Climate Credit (WCC) has unveiled a social web platform called MySollars.com that

will start the next evolution of social behavior in the fight against climate change.

• Vestergaard Frandsen launched their DVD Carbon for Water a movie about the hardships of obtaining

water through the experience of a Kenyan girl.

• Siemens promoted their African Green City Index – an analysis of the aims and achievements of 15 major

cities in 11 African countries with respect to environmental performance and policies.


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Speakers Although this report reflects only the recommendations and thoughts from the plenary sessions, the World Climate Summit would like to thank the more than 100 speakers who participated in all the sessions including the private roundtables, the workshops and panel sessions. Abyd Karmali / Managing Director / Global Head Of Carbon Markets / Merrill Lynch/B of A. - Forests. Adrian Rimmer / CEO / Gold Standard Foundation. - The Future of Carbon Markets. Aimée Christensen / Partner & Programe Chair / World Climate Summit AlexVeitch / Senior Advisor / International Union of Railways. - Gigaton-Scale Transportation Solutions Altus de Beer / CEO / REONET. - South Africa: Sustainably Developed. Andrew Mitchell / Founder & Executive Director / Forest Footprint Disclosure Project. - Forests. Anne Simpson / Senior Portfolio Manager for Corporate Governance / CalPERS. - Climate Finance. Anthony Hobley / Head of Global Climate Change Practice / Norton Rose. - The Future of Carbon Markets. Artanza Leturiondo / Vice Minister / Basque Country. - States, Regions and Cities. Barbara Kux / Member of the Managing Board and Chief Sustainability Officer, Siemens AG - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. Sustainable Energy Infrastructure. Beatriz Perez / Chief Sustainability Officer / The Coca Cola Company. - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. Brad Page / CEO / Global CCS Institute. - The Role of CCS in Meeting Global Emis- sions Reduction Targets. Brendan Beck / Manager, South African Centre for CCS. - The Role of CCS in Meeting Global Emissions Reduction Targets. Brian Kennedy / Managing Executive / Nedbank Investment Bank. - Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy. Bruce Kersill / Executive Chairman / Green Building Council of South Africa. - Africa: Generating a Giant Green Leap. Bruno Covas / Secretary for Environment / The State of Sao Paulo. - States, Regions and Cities. Caio Koch-Weser / Vice Chairman / Deutsche Bank Group - Finance: Aligning Capital for Low Carbon Growth. Celine Herweijer / Director / PwC. - Climate Smart Agriculture. Chris Bredenhann / Energy Industry Leader / PwC South Africa. - Africa: Generating a Giant Green Leap. Chris Librie / Global Director of Environmental Initiatives / HP. - Mining the Fifth Fuel: Ef- ficiency Gains Driving Profits. Christiana Figueres / Executive Secretary / UNFCCC. - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. Christophe Schmeitzky / Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability / Ernst &Young - Valuing Natural Capital. Christopher Clarke / Founding Partner and Executive Director / Inspired Evolution. - Sustainable Energy Infrastructure. Connie Hedegaard / Commissioner for Climate Action / EU Commission. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change. Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio / Associate Director / Rockefeller Foundation - Climate Smart Agriculture David Atkin / CEO / CBus. - Climate Finance. David Cadman / Councillor / Vancouver. - States, Regions and Cities. David Hone, Coordination Group / Zero Emissions Plat- form / Senior Climate Change Advisor / Shell - The Role of CCS in Meeting Global Emis- sions Reduction Targets. David Russell / Co-Head of Responsible Investment / Universities Superannuation Scheme. - Climate Finance. Dipuo Peters / Minister of Energy / Republic of South Africa.- Sustainable Energy for All!. Dominique Ramard / Vice President / Brittany Country. - States, Regions and Cities. Dr. Zweli Mkhize / Premier of KwaZulu Nata / Republic of South Africa. - States, Regions and Cities. Dr. Simon Zadek / Senior Fellow / Centre for International Governance Innovation. - Cooperation between government, business and finance on the creation of a sustainable economy. Edna Molewa / Minister of Environment / Government of South Africa. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change. Elias Masilela / CEO / Public Investment Corporation. - Finance: Aligning Capital for Low Carbon Growth. Elizabeth Littlefield / CEO / U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation. - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. Elwyn Grainger-Jones / Director Environment & Climate Division Inter- national Fund for Agricultural Development. - Climate Smart Agriculture. Eric Drosin / Director / Zero Emissions Platform. - Communicating Climate Solutions: Awareness, Engage- ment, Action. Eric Usher / Manager Seed Capital Programmes / UNEP. - Financing for sustainable infrastructure. Finn Mortensen / Executive Director / State of Green.- Communicating Climate Solutions: Awareness, Engagement, Action. Francisco Suarez / CSO / FEMSA. - Valuing Natural Capital. Fransisco Barnés Regueiro / President / National Institute of Ecology Mexico. - Best Practices in PPPs. Frederic Hauge / Vice-Chair / Zero Emissions Platform (ZEP) / President / Bellona Foundation - Zero Emissions Platform. - Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy. Giane Zimmer / Director of Environment & Sustainable Development / Vale. - Finance: Aligning Capital for Low Carbon Growth. Greg Murray / CEO / Cleanstar Ventures. - Best Practices in PPPs. HarryVerhaar / Senior Director of Energy & Climate Change / Philips Lighting. - Communicating Climate Solutions: Awareness, Engagement,


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Action. Cooperation between government, business and finance on the creation of a sustainable economy. Imtiaz Ahmad / Executive Director / Morgan Stanley. - Financing for sustainable infrastructure. Jane Henley / CEO / World Green Building Council. - Mining the Fifth Fuel: Efficiency Gains Driving Profits. Jean-Charles Brun / Business Development / Siemens France. - Sustainable Energy Infrastructure. Jean-Guy Carrier / Secretary General / International Cham- ber of Commerce. - Sustainable Energy for All! Jeff Horowitz / Founder / Avoided Deforestation Partners. - Forests. Jeff Seabright / VP Environment & Water Resources / The Coca-Cola Company. - Valuing Natural Capital. Jens Nielsen / Chairman & CEO / World Climate Ltd. Jigar Shah / CEO / Carbon War Room. - Best Practices in PPPs. Joan MacNaughton / Senior VP Power & Environmental Policies / Alstom. - Africa: Generating a Giant Green Leap. John Kornerup Bang / Lead Group Advisor / Climate Change & Environment / Maersk. - Gigaton-Scale Transportation Solutions Jonathan Grant / Assistant Director / Carbon Markets & Climate Policy / PwC. - Best Practices in PPPs. Juan Costa Climent / Global Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services / Ernst &Young. - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. Juan van Dongen / CEO / Philips Africa. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change. Africa: Generating a Giant Green Leap. Kateri Callahan / President / Alliance to Save Energy. - Mining the Fifth Fuel: Efficiency Gains Driving Profits. Kevin James / CEO / Global Carbon Exchange. - South Africa: Sustainably Developed Kevin Pillay / Division Lead Industry - Mobility / Siemens. - South Africa: Sustainably DevelopedKevin Whitfield / Head of Carbon Finance / Nedbank. - The Future of Carbon Markets. Kirsten Spalding / California Director / CERES. - Climate Finance. Larry Schweiger / President and CEO / National Wildlife Federation. - Forests Levent Cakiroglu / CEO / Arçelik and Chairman / Turkish Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change. Lisa Manley / Director, Sustainability Communications / The Coca-Cola Company – Communicating Climate Solutions: Awareness, Engagement, Action. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane / Minister of Foreign Affairs / Government of South Africa. - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. Manfred Braune / Technical Executive / Green Building Council of South Africa. - Sustainable Cities. Marcel Jeucken / Head of Responsible Invest- ment / PGGM. - Climate Finance. Mark Kenber / CEO / The Climate Group. - States, Regions and Cities. Mark Radka / Head of the Energy Branch / UNEP- DTIE. - Sustainable Energy Infrastructure. Mathew Phosa / Treasurer General of the ANC / Chairman of Vuka Forestry Holdings Pty Ltd Mike Brown / CEO / Nedbank. - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. Michael Mathres / Director / World Climate Ltd. Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen / CEO / Vestergaard Frandsen. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change.The Future of Carbon Markets. Norman Ndaba / Director of Power and Utilities Sector / Ernst & Young Africa - Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy. Paul Simpson / CEO / Carbon Disclosure Project. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change. Peter Boyd / COO / Carbon War Room. - Gigaton-Scale Transportation Solutions Peter Seligmann / Co-Founder / Chairman and CEO / Conservation International. - Forests. Philippe Joubert / Deputy CEO / Alstom. - Sustainable Energy for All! The Role of CCS in Meeting Global Emissions Reduction Targets. Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan / Minister of Finance / Republic of South Africa. - Finance: Aligning Capital for Low Carbon Growth. President Jacob Zuma / The Honourable President / Republic of South Africa. - Green Business Generation: Our Transition to a Global Green Economy. President José María Figueres / Chairman / Carbon War Room. - Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy. President Mary Robinson / Chairwoman / Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice. - Sustainable Energy for All! Rachel Kyte / VP and Head of Network / Sustainable Development,World Bank. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change. Rafik Missaoui / General Manager / ALCOR. - Financing for sustainable infrastructure. Rashad Kaldany / VP / Global Industries IFC. - Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy. Richard Gledhil / Global Leader Climate Change & Carbon Market Services / PwC. - Finance: Aligning Capital for Low Carbon Growth. Rick Saines / Partner / Baker McKenzie. - Forests. Rita Roy Choudhury / Director & Head – Environment, Climate Change & Renewable Energy / Federation of Indian Cham- bers of Commerce – Valuing Natural Capital Roger Platt / SVP / USGBC. - Mining the Fifth Fuel: Ef- ficiency Gains Driving Profits. Rolf Lomberg / Deutsche Bahn International. - Sustainable Mobility Concepts. Ruben Janse van Rensburg / Environmental Manager for Africa / HP. - South Africa: Sustainably Developed. Russel Mills / Director of Global Energy and Climate Change Policy / The Dow Chemical Company. - Valuing Natural Capital. Saliem Fakir / Head for Living Planet Unit / World Wildlife Fund for Nature. - South Africa: Sustainably Developed. Samantha Smith / Lead, Global Climate and Energy Initiative / WWF - The Role of CCS in Meeting Global Emis- sions Reduction Targets. Sandrine Dixson-Decleve / Director / Prince of Wales’s Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change. - The Road to Rio+20: Business


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Leadership Driving Change. Sarah Frazee / CEO / Conservation International South Africa. - Climate Smart Agriculture. Simon Brooks / Vice Presi- dent / European Investment Bank. - Mining the Fifth Fuel: Efficiency Gains Driving Profits. Cooperation between government, business and finance on the creation of a sustainable economy. Simon Gear / CEO / Kijani. - South Africa: Sustainably Developed. Sorin Baltac / General Man- ager Signalling & Telecommunications / PRASA. – Sustainable Mobility Concepts. Stefan Denig / Head of Think Tank / Corporate Communications / Siemens AG. - Sustainable Cities. Stephan Ouaknine / Chairman and CEO / Managing Partner / Inerjys. - Sustainable Energy for All!. Stewart Stevenson / Minister / Scotland. - States, Regions and Cities. Strive Misiyiwa / Co-Founder / Carbon War Room.- Africa: Generating a Giant Green Leap. Terence Sibiya / Executive Head: Coverage / Nedbank. - Cooperation between government, business and finance on the creation of a sustainable economy. Tine Roed / Deputy Director General / Confedera- tion of Danish Industry. - The Road to Rio+20: Business Leadership Driving Change. Tomas Anker Christensen / Ambassador / Global Green Growth Forum (3GF). - Best Practices in PPPs. Trevor Manuel / Minister for the Planning Commission / Government of South Africa. - Strategies to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy. Tulsi Tanti / Chairman / Suzlon Energy. - Cooperation between government, business and finance on the creation of a sustainable economy. Ute Menikheim / CEO Energy Sector / Siemens Southern Africa. - Sustainable Energy for All! Africa: Generating a Giant Green Leap. Vikram Widge / Head of Climate Financial Products / IFC. - The Future of Carbon Markets. Virginie Marchal / Policy analyst / OECD. - Cooperation between government, business and finance on the creation of a sustainable economy. Wilson Mello / Vice President of Corporate Affairs / Brasil Foods. - The Future of Carbon Markets. Wolfgang Engshuber / Chair / UNPRI. - Finance: Align- ing Capital for Low Carbon Growth. Wolfgang Rueprich / Head of O&M / Siemens AG. - Sustainable Mobility Concepts. Zhann Meyer / Africa Head - Argiculture / Commodity Traders & Agriculture / Standard Chartered Bank. - Climate Smart Agriculture.


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