GREEN GROWTH: FROM RELIGION TO REALITY - Sustainia

TAKE LEAD, OCTOBER 12-13 TH ,2011 COPENHAGENThe arguments for green growth go beyond climate, the environmentand energy security. Green growth has the potentialto fundamentally transform the economy. Rememberingthe effect American railroads had on European grainprices and the effect the Internet had on e.g. the book-,travel-, and media industries is the first step towards understandingthe green growth economy. Ahead of us lie entirelynew ways of creating prosperity, employment and quality oflife with the cleantech sector having provided us with thetracks towards a sustainable economy. This is where we willTake LeadAt Take Lead you will:A series of reports will secure the latest knowledge in thefield of green growth and act as a platform for the discussions.The results of the discussions – along with your input – aregathered in the report “State of the Green Economy” andwill feed into global decision making forums such as EU,C40, Rio+20 and UN Global Compact.To apply for an invitation please contact Ms Solvej KarlshøjChristiansen skc@mm.dkFind out more about Green Growth Leaders and Take Leadvisit www.greengrowthleaders.org• Gain an exclusive overview of what is shaping the greeneconomy• Discover new green growth opportunities for cities andbusinesses.• Meet the architects of the green economy• Learn more about the benefits of green growth.• Share your visions with key decision makers in the worldGreen Growth Leaders is founded byFounding PartnersStrategic Partners