World Conference participants invited to Hamburg on 3 April 2009
Hamburg is not only the first “Official City of the DESD” in Germany, but also was recently awarded "European Green Capital 2011”. Hamburg invites the participants of the World Conference in Bonn for a meeting with DESD-Actors and the World Future Council on Friday, 3 April 2009, to Hamburg.
The city of Hamburg, situated on the banks of the river Elbe, has a population of about 1.8 million and faces numerous metropolitan challenges. However. Germany's second largest city combines comprehensive approaches, policy commitment and the necessary funding needed to resolve these challenges.
The Meeting will take place in the remarkable historic City Hall of Hamburg. Core elements will be an information on the strains for a sustainable development in Hamburg with a focus on climate protection, informations on the implementation of the UN Decade DESD in Hamburg and the exchange between Hamburg and international stakeholders and a visit of the World Future Council, resident in Hamburg.
Downloads: Invitation, programme, application form
Organizer:
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Ministry for Urban Planning and Environment Office
Contact person: Juergen Forkel-Schubert, Juergen.Forkel-Schubert(at)bsu.hamburg(dot)de
Date and venue:
3rd April 2009, City Hall Hamburg
