State of the World 2012 Launches in Washington, D.C.
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| State of the World 2012 Co-Director Erik Assadourian presenting "The Path to Degrowth in Overdeveloped Countries." (Credit: Bernard Pollack) |
On April 11, the Worldwatch Institute launched this year's edition of its flagship publication, State of the World 2012: Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity. Hundreds gathered to watch the book's key contributors discuss their ideas on how we can achieve “sustainable development.” Presentations included:
- Robert Engelman (Worldwatch Institute) - Introductory remarks
- Michael Renner (Worldwatch Institute) - "Making the Green Economy Work for Everybody"
- Erik Assadourian (Worldwatch Institute) - "The Path to Degrowth in Overdeveloped Countries"
- Severn Cullis-Suzuki - Keynote address
- Panel: The Role of Food, Population, Biodiversity for a Sustainable Society
- Mia Macdonald (Brighter Green)
- Bo Normander (Worldwatch Institute Europe)
- Robert Engelman (Worldwatch Institute)
- Moderator: Erik Assadourian (Worldwatch Institute)
- Panel: Making Urban Centers Generators of Prosperity
- Diana Lind (Next American City)
- Michael Replogle (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy)
- Joseph Foti (World Resources Institute)
- Moderator: Don Chen (Ford Foundation)
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Panel: The Role of Food, Population, and Biodiversity for a Sustainable Society | Panel: Making Urban Centers Generators of Sustainable Prosperity |
| About State of the World 2012 | ||
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In 1992, governments at the Rio Earth Summit made a historic commitment to sustainable development—an economic system that promotes the health of both people and ecosystems. Twenty years and several summits later, human civilization has never been closer to ecological collapse, a third of humanity lives in poverty, and another 2 billion people are projected to join the human race over the next 40 years. How will we move toward sustainable prosperity equitably shared among all even as our cities strain to provide decent jobs, housing, transportation, and social services, and as our ecological systems decline? To promote discussion around this vital topic at the Rio+20 U.N. Conference and beyond, State of the World 2012: Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity showcases creative policies and fresh approaches that are advancing sustainable development in the twenty-first century. Chapters written by international experts present a comprehensive look at current trends in global economics and sustainability, a policy toolbox of clear solutions to some of our most pressing environmental and human challenges, and a path for reforming economic institutions to promote both ecological health and prosperity. Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity is the latest publication in the Worldwatch Institute’s flagship State of the World series, which remains the most recognized and authoritative resource for research and policy solutions on critical global issues. State of the World 2012 builds on three decades of experience to offer a clear, pragmatic look at the current state of global ecological systems and the economic forces that are reshaping them—and how we can craft more-sustainable and equitable economies in the future. |
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