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Innovating cities across the world International Platform on Sustainable Urban Development GENEVA PALEXPO, Switzerland 11 - 13 October 2005 |
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Challenge Sustainable Development, a major challenge« We live on one planet, connected in a delicate, intricate web of ecological, social, economic and cultural relationships that shape our lives. If we are to achieve sustainable development, we will all need to display greater responsibility – for the human community, for the ecosystems and for the generations that will follow. » (Kofi Annan, Secretary-General, UN) A challenge for all cities The 21st century is going to be more urban than we have ever known. By 2050 two-thirds of the world population, that is to say 6 billion people, will live in the cities, as against half the population in 2007 and a third in 1950. Dozens of mega-cities will have more than 10 million inhabitants. The hazards are enormous: ecological deterioration, social breakdown, violence, dehumanisation. Fortunately, though, remedies are at hand: sustainable technologies, active citizenship, new governance, corporate responsibility and many other solutions for the cities of tomorrow. Those that drive economic growth, social change and cultural diversity in the evolution of a country. S-DEV Geneva 05, where innovating cities will come together This annual forum expects to bring together over 1500 participants. They will include mayors, the heads of public utilities or foundations, entrepreneurs, research workers, experts, and more … not to speak of surprise guests. S-DEV Geneva 05 - Innovating cities around the world is an international platform on sustainable urban development offering opportunities at multiple levels: presentation of projects, offers of products or services, sources of finance, partnerships, North-South cooperation, broadening of networks, etc. A Conference to discover 26 cities which present their efforts to ensure a better life. Workshops to share competencies, informations and experiences. An Exhibition to meet decision-makers and build an effective network. |
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