Africa Sustainable Future Forum – Setting a roadmap for a sustainable future
*A formal lunch is served during the program

States and Regions Dialogue – hosted by The Climate Group

Launch of Future Markets 2020 – hosted by Z-punkt and Global Initiatives

Smart 2020 Dialogue – hosted by The Climate Group

Launch of TEEB for Business Coalition

Preparatory meeting for working group members

Opening addresses

Welcome address
Guest speaker - Federal Republic of Germany

Keynote Address
Speaker TBD

Plenary discussion panel
Where does the economy need to be in 2050?

Networking coffee break

Leadership perspective

Launch of Changing Pace

Plenary discussion panel
Valuing natural capital as a driver for economic growth

Networking Lunch – RadialSystem V

WORKING GROUPS I – Changing Pace: A Roadmap to 2050
In collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and building upon their Vision 2050 report, these working groups will discuss recommendations for a business and policy roadmap towards 2050. The recommendations from these working groups will be presented as official business input for decision-makers at Rio +20.

RadialSystem V

1. Urban infrastructure
Infrastructure planning and management for sustainable, resource-efficient cities

2. Food security & sustainable agriculture
Sustainable land use and farming practices; efficient supply chains and distribution

3. Water management
Global water security and access through efficient distribution, use and recycling

4. Material efficiency
Towards zero waste and closed loop material cycles

5. Energy
Achieving a low-carbon energy mix

6. Sustainable consumption and quality of life
Aligning consumption with low-impact economic growth

7. Inclusive business for development
Advancing the MDGs, providing universal access to quality of life and decent work

Networking cocktail dinner
Presentation on business commitments for Rio+20

WORKING GROUPS II – Collaborate. Innovate. Act. – RadialSystem V

These industry working groups are developed together with key co-delivery partners and stakeholders to advance solutions, processes and standards that place the environment and sustainable development at their core. In these interactive sessions, participants will hear from organisations that are leading innovation in these areas, discuss collaborative, multistakeholder solutions for the industry and define the specific action points and immediate next steps necessary to advance these proposals in their industry.

1. Setting standards for green products and purchasing
Integrating green product standards into a common framework for sustainable purchasing

2. Resource stewardship in the mining industry
Developing guidelines for natural resource stewardship, biodiversity protection and restoration

3. Valuing natural capital – a roadmap to Rio+20
Harmonising natural capital worksteams for a common roadmap

4. Scaling renewable energy
Powering growth sustainably – mapping a model for the future

5. Sustainable energy access for all
Aligning innovations, investments and partnerships to advance universal access to modern energy services

6. Advancing sustainable forestry for global impact
Collaborative actions to scale up sustainable forestry solutions to protect against climate change and biodiversity loss

7. Transport and mobility
Advancing energy – efficient transportation and mobility

Networking lunch – RadialSystem V

PLENARY SESSIONS – EnergieForum Berlin

Keynote address
Speaker from Federal Republic of Germany

Plenary discussion panel
Winning in the green economy

Plenary discussion panel
Changing Pace – a business and policy roadmap to Rio+20