Program World Resources Forum 2017
Tentative Program
Tuesday, October 24
| 08h00 – 09h00 |
Registration |
| 09h00 – 10h30 |
Plenary Session· Opening & WRF Workshop Parade
with Valentin Zellweger (Head of Permanent Mission to the UNOG), Xaver Edelmann (WRF) and Bas de Leeuw (WRF)
· Setting the Scene – the Road Resource Efficiency and Decoupling
with Cornis van der Lugt (Stellenbosch University) and Giulia Carbone (IUCN).
Chair: Bas de Leeuw (WRF)
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| 10h30 – 11h00 |
Coffee Break |
| 11h00 – 13h00 |
Workshops and Scientific Sessions· Policies and Governance
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| 13h00 – 14h30 |
Lunch |
| 14h30 – 16h00 |
Plenary Session· Resource Revolution – Turning will into action
with Marc Chardonnens (FOEN), Elsa Galarza (Minister of Environment of Peru, tbc), Rabino Bergman (Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina, tbc) and Erik Solheim (UN Environment, tbc)
· Resource Revolution – Cooperation for Resource Efficiency
with Janez Potocnik (UN Environment IRP, former EC), Rudolf Auer (Apple, tbc), Bernard Mathieu (LafargeHolcim), Peter Bakker (WBCSD, tbc).
Chair: Anders Wijkman (Club of Rome)
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| 16h15 – 18h15 |
Workshops and Scientific Sessions· Technology and Innovation
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| 18h15 – 19h00 |
Celebrating UN Day & International Resource Panel 10 – Year Anniversary |
| 20h00 – 22h00 |
Gala Dinner & Concert |
Wednesday, October 25
| 08h00 – 09h00 |
Registration |
| 09h00 – 10h30 |
Plenary Session· Science Behind the Resources Revolution
with Mathis Wackernagel (Global Footprint Network), Jorgen Randers (Norwegian Business School) and UN Environment IRP Representative (tbc)
· The “Happy Hero” approach
with Solitaire Townsend (Futerra)
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| 10h30 – 11h00 |
Coffee Break |
| 11h00 – 13h00 |
Workshops and Scientific Sessions· Lifestyles & Education
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| 13h00 – 14h30 |
Lunch |
| 14h30 – 16h00 |
Workshops and Scientific Sessions· Technology and Innovation
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| 16h15 – 18h15 |
Plenary Session· Key findings, Scientific Awards and Closing
Chair: Mathias Schluep (WRF)
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Thursday, October 26
| 08h00 – 09h00 | Registration |
| 09h00 – 16h00 | Side Events
· World Forum on Raw Materials (FORAM) · Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI): Guidance Principles for Sustainable Recycling · Empowerment Program for Youth in Switzerland |