Published 06-12-07
Submitted by World Environment Center
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:
"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.
The World Environment Center advances sustainable development through corporate business practices. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Europe and Latin America, WEC creates business solutions through Executive Roundtables on key sustainability challenges, builds capacity of small enterprises in emerging markets, and honors industry excellence through its annual Gold Medal Award. WEC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization. For more information, please visit www.wec.org.
More from World Environment Center