ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability and Reykjavik City Council are pleased to announce the EcoProcura 2009 conference: Climate Neutral through Procurement.
The aim of this conference is to exchange ideas, experiences, concepts and opinions on how sustainable procurement can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to climate change.
This unique meeting place provides a platform to promote exchange amongst purchasers from all levels of governments, policy-makers, product designers, suppliers, manufacturers and multipliers.
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Conference Objectives
- Present the key challenges caused by climate change and how sustainable procurement can support mitigation and adaptation strategies without compromising on social and economic aspects.
- Provide a dynamic environment within which cities and the private sector can explore the needs and types of sustainable products and services required by public authorities and the solutions offered by businesses.
- Present how procurement can drive innovation and act as a launching pad for new sustainable technologies.
- Discuss the opportunities for early market engagement between public authority procurers and suppliers in the pre-procurement phase.
- Develop a position on how sustainable procurement can play a role in the global climate debate towards a post 2012 global climate agreement to be developed at the United Nations Climate Summit in Copenhagen 2009.
Why Reykjavik?
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is located halfway between Europe and North America. The EcoProcura 2009 conference offers a bridge for participants from both continents and seeks to encourage the development of transatlantic exchange and cooperation.
With 72% of its total energy consumption derived from hydroelectric and geothermal sources, Iceland constitutes a global leader in renewable energy. The abundance of the volcanic island's renewable energy sources, and the creative and forward-looking mindset of its population have made Iceland an inspirational place where tackling climate change is a natural step.
Conference participants will have the opportunity to directly observe and learn more about the extent of Icelandic innovation, primarily relating to renewable energy, during the study visits planned in the programme.