OVERVIEW – SDF 2011

The third edition of the Sustainable Development Forum 2011 will take place on September 26, from 8:45 am to 6 pm, at the Harvard Club in New York City. Under the theme "Brazil: The New Global Green Economy" the conference concentrates on the importance of the green economy within the context of sustainable development for business, politics, society and the environment in Brazil and in the world.

Brazil, with its dynamic growth and great economic power, has been developing green solutions for its economy for a few years now, such as the use of biofuels and of ecofriendly textiles. In order to share these experiences and stimulate the discussion of such a relevant theme in the international scene, Fórum das Américas and the United Nations Association - Brazil propose the conference “Brazil: the New Global Green Economy”, which will count on the presence of businessmen, politicians and scholars who have been successful in their green solutions.

Fórum das Américas is a not-for-profit independent think-tank dedicated to discussing fundamental issues for the American continent, such as regional integration, development, and the preservation of the environment. Founded in 1978 and located in São Paulo, Fórum das Américas aims at strengthening the perception and the performance of the world industry regarding Brazil’s international integration and endeavors to call into question the main topics of the Brazilian agenda for the continent.

United Nations Association Brazil – UNA, founded in 1998, is a not-for-profit institution that aims at strengthening the ties between Brazilians and the United Nations (UN). UNA is affiliated to the World Federation of the United Nations Associations (WFUNA), the UN’s right arm, and shares the vision of the United Nations as a powerful force to meet common global challenges through the engagement of global citizens, who share a global mindset and support international cooperation.