6.12.2007 - 05:45pm ET

(CSRwire) WASHINGTON, D.C.- June 12, 2007- The World Environment Center (WEC) today announced the creation of the Washington Sustainability Forum, a major initiative to create dialogue on sustainable development issues involving senior leaders of business, government, non-governmental organizations, multi-lateral institutions, academia and the media. WEC is an independent, global non-profit, non-advocacy organization whose mission is to implement sustainable development practices with business and stakeholder partners.

Through the Forum, WEC will organize quarterly dialogues with Chief Executive Officers, Cabinet-level officials from various governments and leaders of global stakeholder organizations on:

Identifying stakeholder objectives and expectations for government and the private sector.

"The accelerating momentum of the sustainable development conversation creates a unique opportunity to unite the members of the global community located in Washington," stated WEC President & CEO Terry F. Yosie. "With its diverse membership, worldwide initiatives and network of senior relationships, the World Environment Center is ideally positioned to provide a neutral, interactive platform to advance the common interests of diverse stakeholders."

Participation in Washington Sustainability Forum events will be open to the public at no cost, but registration is required. Specific Forum speakers and dates will be separately announced.

For more information please contact:

Iris Ovadiya
World Environment Center
202-312-1211

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