CSR Event

Green Economy – From Intention to Action November 27-28, 2012

WORLD CONFERENCE CENTER BONN, GERMANY

For the third time SusCon – the International Conference on Sustainable Business and Consumption – will bring together decision-makers from businesses, NGOs, governments and UN organisations in the UN city of Bonn, November 27th & 28th.

CENTRAL THEME

In the year of the Rio+20 conference – and true to its motto “Green economy – from intention to action” – the main focus of SusCon 2012 is to investigate solution-oriented approaches. In addition, this business meeting will look at how sustainable solutions can be implemented to foster long-term sustainable development.

KEY EVENT FEATURES

• Real-world case studies that show first-hand, successfully implemented solutions.
• High level plenary presentations and panel discussions. 
• Thematic sessions that will delve into subjects that interest you most.
• Extensive networking opportunities with professionals and leading decision makers.
• SusCon Expo will showcase sustainable solutions, stakeholders and actors.

SPEAKERS

Be inspired at SusCon 2012 – with an outstanding lineup of world renowned speakers such as:

• Prof. Dr. Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker, Vandana Shiva,
• Dr. Auma Obama or Helmy Abouleish

This is a chance to network for change.

PARTICIPANTS

Participants will be from financial institutions, consumer goods industries and retailers, small to multinational businesses, scientific and technology providers, governmental and UN organisations, NGOs, campaigns and initiatives.

REASONS TO ATTEND 

• Develop practical approaches for sustainable solutions
• Discover the role of business within the emerging Green Economy
• Benefit from the visions and insights of world class speakers
• Acquire valuable information for making responsible and innovative decisions
• Learn how to create transparency for stakeholders on the value chain

BENEFIT FROM AN EXCELLENT SUSCON NETWORK

SusCon will provide an excellent opportunity to network with international partners and supporting organisations, all of whom are trend setters in developing a greener economy. Use this occasion to exchange knowledge and best-practices; and to learn from the experts how to think “sustainably”.

CLASSICAL CONCERT “AQUA-PHONY AND NATURE SOUNDS”

A unique concert has been organised to celebrate the occasion of the 3rd International Sustainability Conference (SusCon) and the 40th anniversary of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM). The concert will take place at the impressive “Post Tower” in Bonn, Germany on November 26th 2012.