The carbon emissions targets of 2020 are fast approaching and the green economy is a crucial component of economic growth. But how are new green enterprises, products and services going to be best supported?

The 6th annual Sustainable Development conference will debate these issues and the policies shaping the UK's green agenda.

Event details

Date: 23 February 2011
Time: 8.30am to 5.15pm
Venue: Barbican Conference Centre, Silk Street, London.

What to expect

In between key note speeches and networking opportunities, there will be a series of Masterclasses on the following three topics:

• Innovations and New Technologies
• The Big Society Green Challenge
• The Natural and Built Environment

There will also be a Panel Debate - “Harnessing the Energy of Communities”:

• Will government policies help remove the barriers that prevent communities from taking action
• How will these policies be managed in practice and what role will local authorities have to play?
• How best to support enterprise, innovation and growth in the green economy.

Visit the website to see the full event programme.

Speakers

DEFRA's Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Robert Watson and Head of Sustainable Development Unit, Jonathan Tillson will be providing key note speeches. Plus more to be announced.

How to book tickets

Visit the Sustainable Development conference website for more information and to book tickets.

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