3rd International Conference on Eco-Efficiency

Increasing affluence and population growth will destroy the environment, will hit the poor, and will hit next generations, unless extreme, unprecedented improvements in eco-efficiency are realised, leading to decoupling of economic growth from environmental impact. De-growth, for the richest, will be an essential ingredient.
The time frames involved start now. Fundamentally new technologies in production and consumption will however require decades for their full scale introduction, and we don’t know them yet. How can we guide the right developments, based on best current knowledge, and how can we create the incentives for this key issue in long term sustainability?

The conference

The conference will set the stage on day one, with keynote speakers from all continents covering targets and strategies.
On day two we will look into specific options for eco-efficiency improvements in core domains of sustainable development.
On day three we will go into the intricacies of analysis and the schools involved.

Preliminary Programme

On Tuesday 17 November 2009, a range of half-day short courses are scheduled prior to the opening of the conference. Actuallyit is proposed the Workshop: Environmentally extended input-output analysis (EIOA).
Registration is open to all participants of the Third Eco-Efficiency Conference.

18 November 2009
"Putting eco-efficiency to work: creating eco-innovation"

19 November 2009
"Meeting the Challenges - Reaching 80% Reduction"

20 November 2009
"Modelling and Evaluation for Sustainability"

Call for Abstracts

Research contributions to the platform, speed and poster sessions are required on the following topics:

1. Putting eco-efficiency to work: creating eco-innovation
• Session 1: Leapfrogging examples from industry
• Session 2: Setting policy targets
• Session 3: Creating incentives
• Session 4: Degrowth for 80% reduction
• Session 5: Innovation for sustainability
• Session 6: Sustainability performance measured
2. "Meeting the Challenges - Reaching 80% Reduction"
• Session 1: Green transport
• Session 2: Renewable energy
• Session 3: Recycling
• Session 4: Degrowth & consumption
• Session 5: Zero emission buildings
• Session 6: Innovation policy

Maximum amount of words: 200

Final extended deadline of submission: 30 September 2009

Call for a short course proposal

Interested in organising a short course?
Please provide a short abstract on the content by email: course@eco-efficiency-conf.org .