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“Business Innovation” launch and seminar at the European Parliament

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Source: Worldwatch Institute

We are delighted to partner up for a second year with Greek member of the European Green Party, MEP Nikos Chrysogelos, in order to launch our latest report 'Business Innovation in a Living Economy' at the European Parliament in Brussels.

The seminar will take place on June 4th, 9:00am - 11:00am, and it will focus on presenting the research done by Worldwatch Institute Europe in the role of business in a Living Economy. Additionally, highlights from Worldwatch Institute’s flagship publication State of the World 2013: Is Sustainability Still Possible? will be presented.

Issues such as the current situation of European business, the transition to more resilient, sustainable business models, as well as positive sustainability initiatives that specific European business have been engaged in, will be discussed.

Worldwatch Institute Europe's director and researchers will be joined by representatives of two of the European businesses featured in the report in order to discuss the road to a prosperous future for business and society.

Programme:

“Business Innovation” launch and seminar at the European Parliament

Admission is free of charge, but registration will be required in order to enter the European Parliament. Registration details will be posted here soon. You may want to pre-register by sending an email to info@worldwatch-europe.org.

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