Founded in 1974 the Washington-based Worldwatch Institute was the first independent research Institute with a global environmental perspective. In 2011 a European Office was opened in Copenhagen, the leading green capital of the EU. Famous through its "State of the Report" analytical reports and "Vital Signs" statistical analysis, the Worldwatch Institute is always at the forefront of the political debate and leads often political decision makers to a more sustainable policy.

 

As world leaders will meet in June 20 years after the Earth Summit another time in Brazil for the Rio +20 Conference, the 2012 edition of "State of the World" focuses on necessary changes and policies.

 

To give us in Brussels the possibility to get first hand information on these Rio+20 challenges I have invited three key representatives from Worldwatch Institute Europe:

 

Brussels Launch of the "State of the World Report 2012"

Tuesday, 5th of June 2012

12.00 - 14.00

 

European Parliament, Brussels

Building Paul Henri Spaak (PHS), 4th floor, room 4B1

 

12.00 - 12.30: Sandwich Buffet  

12.30 - 12.40: MEP Nikos Chrysogelos, welcoming speech

12.40 - 13.00: Bo Normander (Director, Worldwatch Institute Europe), "State of the World Report 2012"

13.00 - 13.20: Eirini Glyki (Researcher, Worldwatch Institute Europe), "Messages for Rio+20"

13.20 - 13.30: Q&A

13.30 - 13.50: Alexandra Hayles (Senior Researcher, Worldwatch Institute Europe), “Beyond Enterprise - Emerging Cooperatives"

13.50 - 14.00: MEP Satu Hassi (Board of Directors, Worldwatch Institute Europe), closing remarks

 

To facilitate the organisation, please register at myrofora.kostidou@europarl.europa.eu.

 

In case you do not have a valid access badge for the EP, please register not later than 01 June and indicate your address, date of birth, nationality and passport (or ID) number as well.

 

An entrance badge will be prepared for you - please come between 11.30 and 12.00 on 5th of June to the Luxembourg entrance "Simone Veil" of the EP Altiero Spinelli building to collect it.