International solar cities congress
Wednesday, 26 September, 2007
The world's experts in sustainable urban development, solar technology and the built environment will converge on Adelaide for the 3rd International Solar Cities Congress from 17-21 February 2008.
Over 90 speakers from more than 30 countries will visit South Australia to share and examine the latest thinking in sustainable options for our future.
Keynote speakers include:
- Robert F Kennedy Jr, nephew of the late US President John F Kennedy and recently named one of Time magazine's "˜Heroes of the Planet';
- Dr Rajendra Pachauri from India, chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; and
- Dr Zhengrong Shi, billionaire founder of China's largest solar PV company — Suntech Power Holdings Co.
South Australian Premier Mike Rann will also speak at the event in his role as SA's Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change.
Expected to attract up to 1000 international delegates, as well as business professionals and individuals from across Australia, the congress will incorporate a mayoral forum, panel discussion and field tours, plus a free "˜Green City Festival' for the public.
An international solar schools competition is also being conducted to coincide with congress activities. Students from around the world are invited to submit a design to redevelop an existing city or neighbourhood, demonstrating how sustainable communities can be achieved.
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