eg magazine sustainability, resource efficiency & climate change

http://globalenergybasel.com/programme-and-slides-geb-2011/overview/

This Summit, held in Basel on 11-12 January 2011, described as the first of its kind in the world, met to discuss financing of sustainable infrastructure. The event identified financing as the main stumbling block for the implementation of programs and policies that both help cities to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Presentations are available online on the following themes: Financing next generation eco-cities for regional economic development; Creating effective policy frameworks and financing for climate change adaptation; Approaches to financing energy efficiency infrastructure in cities; The role of carbon and climate finance in sustainable infrastructure development; Maximising the effectiveness of multilateral development banks in sustainable infrastructure finance; Electric mobility in cities: policy and financing for electric vehicle infrastructure; Funding public bicycle sharing infrastructure; Innovative policy and financing for climate change mitigation; Smart grids: Funding and partnering for energy security and efficiency; Private Finance Initiative; Towards a more sustainable shipping industry.