.: GLOBE 2012 :. 

When:

March 14-16, 2012

Where:

Vancouver, Canada

About:

The GLOBE™ Series of Conferences and Trade Fairs is North America’s largest and longest-running international gathering of senior representatives from the public, private and NGO sectors involved in the business of sustainability, energy and the environment.

Recognized as the world’s most influential and prestigious international environment industry event, GLOBE brings together leaders of business and government to discuss current trends and to showcase innovative technology solutions for the world’s environmental problems.

Government decisions makers, corporate executives, and environmental technology innovators engage in high-level dialogues about pressing environmental issues such as corporate sustainability, energy and climate change, finance, and building better cities. We have brought in a host of well-respected individuals to help make the business case for eco-efficiency, including HRH Prince Philippe of Belgium, former Prime Minister Paul Martin, Maurice Strong, Klaus Töepfer, John Prescott, Mark Moody-Stuart, Amory Lovins and Ray Anderson.

GLOBE Series events have been used to preview innovative ideas and major multilateral processes for corporate and industry leaders from around the world in advance of major international gatherings, such as the Rio and Johannesburg World Summits.

Topics:

• Corporate Sustainability
• The Changing Economics of Energy
• Responsible Finance and Investment
• Global Emissions Management
• Sustainable Cities
• Water
• Sustainable Consumption and Retail

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.: Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit 2012 :.

When:

February 8-10, 2012

Where:

Rancho Bernardo Inn

San Diego, CA

About:

Once again the wind industry is facing exciting opportunities and enormous challenges. Despite the lackluster economy, the wind industry continues to expand with new turbine manufacturers entering the market, increasing the capacity for wind power equipment manufacturing, and new developers and sponsors entering the market as well.

Join the wind industry’s leading project developers, lenders, investors, financial innovators and other industry players at the 11th Annual Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit as we discuss the cutting edge developments in the wind power finance and investment markets, as well as the various challenges and prospects for 2012 and beyond.

This event, which has sold out for the last five years, is well known for attracting the top executives and dealmakers throughout the industry and has become the best deal-making and networking event of the year. We look forward to seeing you at this exceptional networking event.

Also don’t miss these two pre-summit workshops on February 8th:

Project Economics and Financing: Get the latest information on financing structures post-2012 and strategies for enhancing the value of your wind power project portfolio.

Opportunities in Distributed Wind: Connect with leading players in the dynamic and growing wind energy segment.

Topics:

• Wind Power Market
• Washington and Transaction Update
• Wind Industry at a Crossroads
• Developers’ Perspectives on Outlook for the Wind Sector
• Who Will the Players Be Going Forward?
• M&A Outlook 2012
• Financing in the Post-Tax Grant Environment
• Integration Issues for Renewable Projects
• Technology Innovations for Renewable Projects
• Capital Markets Financing
• Tax Equity Investors Outlooks
• Debt Markets Outlook 2012
• Power Purchase Agreements & The Return of Merchant Hedge

Register Now with Reference Registration Code WD1E12.

.: Road to Zero Waste Conference :.

When:

February 8-9, 2012

Where:

Austin, Texas

About:

Join SWANA’s Recycling & Special Waste Division in Austin as we continue to explore “The Road to Zero Waste.” Featuring a variety of zero waste experts and case studies, this two-day event will provide the latest information on zero waste initiatives and practical advice on how your community can utilize these concepts in your municipal solid waste management plan.

Highlights include:

• Technical sessions covering a variety of zero waste topics, including policy making, plans and metrics and public and private sector programs
• Two-day trade show

Visit for more information: http://zerowaste.swana.org/