Lunch Fireside: Changing resources landscape and the role of capital

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Lunch Fireside: Changing resources landscape and the role of capital

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As the world population grows and economies prosper, environmental spillovers and public tension are putting pressure on governments to take action and environmental sustainability has become a critical factor in economic planning and capital deployment decisions.

The lunch session will explore the role of public and private capital in achieving environmentally and economically sustainable development, with a focus on the emerging economic powerhouses in Asia and Africa.

This practical discussion will focus on how to best build domestic capacity, set public policy and leverage limited public budgets to create the optimal environment for investment and innovation to thrive.

Speakers :

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Minister of Finance

Federal Republic of Nigeria
Dr. Han Seung-Soo

Former Prime Minister

Republic of Korea
Moderator :

Marc Gunther

Editor-at-large

Guardian Sustainable Business US