Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Development
United Nations 67th Anniversary Program
Sustainable Energy for Sustainable Development: Oct. 21-23, 2012
East Lansing & MSU Campus
Recognizing the importance of energy for sustainable development, the United Nations General Assembly has designated the year 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All.
The Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) and the Greater Lansing Chapter of the United Nations Association are teaming up to highlight the linkage between sustainable energy and economic development, locally and internationally.
Conference overview:
October 21 East Lansing Hannah Community Center - United Nations 67th Anniversary dinner and program
Melinda Kimble, Senior Vice President for Energy and Climate Change, United Nations Foundation, keynote speaker
October 22 MSU Union Gold A& B
Morning session: Sustainable Energy, Food Security and the Environment
Luncheon panel: Sustainable Energy Needs and Resources of Some Developing Countries
Afternoon session: Promising Approaches and Technology for Developing Economies
Evening: Reception and dinner with Rick Whitaker, Canadian sustainable energy official as guest speaker
October 23 MSU Union Gold A & B
Morning session: Economics, Value Chains and Impacts of Sustainable Energy Systems Luncheon guest speaker: Deanna Richeson, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Afternoon session: Sustainable Energy, Business Development and Entrepreneurship National and international speakers include:
Prof. Anna Sittenfeld, University of Costa Rica;
Gerald Ostheimer, USDA and Global Bioenergy Partnership;
Hans Gullikson, “European Green City” Vaxjo, Sweden;
Bruce Dudley, Delphi Group Sustainability Services (Canada);
David Dennis, Director of Business Development, Fleet Advantage, Inc.(Canada),
Jan Blaho, Director of Business Development, Export-Import Bank
To register:
Conference registration
Register by October 15
For more information or questions, contact
Callista Ransom (517) 355-5191 ext. 1405 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
