Local Innovation For Global Sustainable Development Challenges

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction

Mr. Josep Piqué, Office of Economic Growth, Area of Economy, Enterprise and Employment, Barcelona City Council

Mr. Jeffery Huffines, 65th Annual United Nations DPI/NGO Conference “2015 and Beyond: Our Action Agenda” and CIVICUS

Ms. Shamina de Gonzaga, WCPUN; Centerpoint Now (Moderator)

Policy Insights:

What strategies are being pursued to address water, sanitation and energy needs at present and in the coming years? How can entrepreneurs and civil society contribute?

Ambassador George Saliba, Union for the Mediterranean

Ms. Maíta Fernandez-Armesto, UN Habitat

Mr. Stavros Chatzipanagiotou, Fusion For Energy

Mr. Albert Campi, Eco-Emprenedors

Question and Answer Session

Coffee Break

Innovative Approaches and Collaborations:

Exploring the role of creativity, craftsmanship, finance and sustainability to implement global objectives at the local level

Mr. Ramon Llonch, Artlantique

Ms. Susana Martín Belmonte, Instituto de Moneda Social

Ms. Nina Rennie, Nueluxe and Inkatinka

Mr. Alexis Fasoli, Artisan

Mr. Pranay Krishen, EcoSwarm and CloudGrid

Question and Answer Session

Open Discussion with Participants