Workshop and Side Event Program Published
St. Gallen, September 2011. The final program of the WRF workshops and side events was published today. These events run partly in parallel with the scientific program and are organised
Youth program WRF 2011
This year the following youth groups are actively participating in the World Resources Forum: 1. Students from the YES Course The Youth Encounter on Sustainability (YES) will run in parallel
Poster Exhibition at the World Resources Forum 2011
Apart from close to 90 oral presentations in various Parallel Sessions, the World Resources Forum 2011 has also accepted a wide range of posters to be presented in Davos. The posters
Mummenschanz at the World Resources Forum
The legendary theatre group “Mummenschanz” is turning 40. And it is celebrating its big anniversary with its audiences throughout the world, starting with a big tour this autumn 2011 in
Swiss International Airlines official carrier WRF 2011
Swiss International Air Lines is the Official Carrier for the World Resources Forum 2011 and is offering special Congress Fares to all participants. These congress fares offer reductions of up to 25% depending on
Innovation and leadership are the keywords for the World Resources Forum
The World Resources Forum challenges its audience to speak about the resource crisis in positive language. Business is encouraged to implement the “innovation agenda”, and governments to show firm leadership.
Speaker Peek: Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for the Environment
Dr. Janez Potočnik is one of the keynote speakers at the World Resources Forum 2011 in Davos. With his keynote address on “Resource challenges for Europe in an open and
Who wants to become WRF Student Reporter?
Students could (until June 26, 2011) apply to become WRF Student Reporter. The reporters will get a training in writing and blogging for the web, have dinner with keynote speakers,
Achim Steiner confirms to speak at WRF 2011
Achim Steiner has confirmed to be one of the keynote speakers at the World Resources Forum, to be held in Davos, Switzerland, from 19-21 September 2011. Mr. Steiner, Executive Director