Időpont:
2011. november 24. csütörtök
Helyszín: Brüsszel, Belgium
The tenth Breakfast at Sustainability’s (B@S) is entitled, Capitals of Biodiversity – European municipalities lead the way in local biodiversity protection, and will address topics related to sustainable urban development. Issues central to the work of public authorities will be up for discussion, including climate change, waste management, land use, social responsibility, water, transport and energy.
Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment, will officially award the winners of the European Capitals of Biodiversity competition, as B@S number 10 marks the grand finale of the competition. Over 500 municipalities from France, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Spain participated in the contest, which was honours municipalities engaging in innovative biodiversity practices.
The event will give participants the opportunity to learn from the successes of other cities in the area of biodiversity protection. Furthermore, a line-up of speakers that includes Isabelle Durant, Member of the European Parliament, will offer expert insight into the challenges facing local governments in the implementation of progressive biodiversity policies.
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