#COP26 is postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read @AndrewSteerWRI's statement ➡️ http://ow.ly/KKLv50z2Ibt
https://www.wri.org/news/2020/04/statement-cop26-postponed-due-global-pandemic
Andrew Steer, CEO @WorldResources, statement on COP26 being postponed.
"In the face of a health emergency and the climate crisis, we cannot afford to tackle one or the other. We must do both."
A 5-person household requires~ 100-200 litres of additional water per day just for hand washing. How will this impact India – an ‘extremely highly’ water stressed country – as it combats COVID-19? Sahana Goswami & @SamratBasak01 in our latest blog - https://bit.ly/33NlbvT
WRI's hope is that this crisis will spur a new social contract founded on a commitment to increased support for the vulnerable, protection of natural systems, and more effective collective action to address common threats. Read WRI's statement on COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2QwX532
Themes
Hon’ble Prakash Javadekar
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Minister of Information and Broadcasting
He is the current Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in office since 2019. He is also a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.
Dr. Andrew Steer
President and CEO, World Resources Institute (WRI)
Dr. Steer joined WRI from the World Bank, where he served as Special Envoy for Climate Change from 2010-12. From 2007-10, he served as Director General at the UK Department of International Development (DFID) in London. This was followed by 10 years in East Asia, where he was Head of the World Bank in Vietnam and Indonesia.
Hon’ble Suresh Prabhu
Former Minister of Commerce and Industry
He was formerly the Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation. He is a chartered accountant by profession and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
DAY 1
Wednesday
07 May 2019
7:30
First floor
Pre-Conference and Main Conference Registration Desk Open
Plaza Court Registration Area
This presentation will describe seven essential actions that could unleash the power of prevention and substantially reduce the prevalence of behavioral health problems and inequality in health and behavior outcomes in the U.S. population.
Business leaders know that growing a company requires you to put yourself out there and stay ahead of trends. One good way to accomplish both is by attending industry events throughout the year.
The Regional Leadership Conference provides the opportunity to meet officers from different sized sections as well as learn about the many different types of activities they hold.
12:00
Restaurant
Please take lunch in your own time. Conference attendees will not be charged.
In a marketplace where customers are more aware, active, and value-driven, firms must rapidly conceive and develop new products and services that meet customers' changing demands.
Relationships are the foundation for opportunities in the world of business, especially as you rise through the ranks of management or decide to start your own business.
18:00
Rooftop Bar
Business cocktail parties are a great opportunity to break out of your shell.
DAY 2
Thursday
08 May 2019
7:30
First floor
Pre-Conference and Main Conference Registration Desk Open
Plaza Court Registration Area
This presentation will describe seven essential actions that could unleash the power of prevention and substantially reduce the prevalence of behavioral health problems and inequality in health and behavior outcomes in the U.S. population.
Business leaders know that growing a company requires you to put yourself out there and stay ahead of trends. One good way to accomplish both is by attending industry events throughout the year.
The Regional Leadership Conference provides the opportunity to meet officers from different sized sections as well as learn about the many different types of activities they hold.
12:00
Restaurant
Please take lunch in your own time. Conference attendees will not be charged.
In a marketplace where customers are more aware, active, and value-driven, firms must rapidly conceive and develop new products and services that meet customers' changing demands.
Relationships are the foundation for opportunities in the world of business, especially as you rise through the ranks of management or decide to start your own business.
18:00
Rooftop Bar
Business cocktail parties are a great opportunity to break out of your shell.
