Networking breakfast and policy on green economy
MamaEarth, a foundation for Sustainable Living, is hosting an informative breakfast.
Nimrod Zalk, DDG and head of greens policy of Trade and Industry, will talk on "THE BENEFITS TO BUSINESS OF GOING GREEN IN 2011,"
Peet du Plooy an expert in energy economics on "THE COST AND PAYBACK TO BUSINESS OF GOING GREEN" and adventurer RAY CHAPLIN will speak on his human powered CIRCUM-NAVIGATION OF THE WORLD.
Tickets are paid to The Democracy Foundation Standard Bank, 001255;
Account 022967923. Fax to confirm to 011 8044221. www.mamaearth.co.za or email receipt to moc.acirfai@akeruer
Enquiries 011 8837573/011 8021826.
We are pleased to send you this invitation on the latest in government's policies on the green economy to be discussed at our breakfast which promises to be an entertaining and interesting event.
Dr Ruth Rabinowitz (MB BCh)
The Democracy Foundation/MamaEarth
P.O. Box 437, Rivonia 2128
T: +27(0)11 802 1826 F: +27(0)11804 4221
M 0825793698
INVITATION
MamaEarth, an NGO, promotes health of people and the planet.
Networking breakfast and the latest on the Green Economy
This year COP 17 will be held in Durban. SA's commitment to job creation, climate change and a low carbon economy will be showcased on the world stage. How much do most of us understand about these issues, so that we can decide how much we want to contribute through our personal and business actions to the green economy?
Learn from policy drafters about sustainable business.
1. THE BENEFITS TO BUSINESS OF GOING GREEN IN 2011.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Nimrod Zalk, Deputy Director-General at the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry), responsible for
Green Industries and Energy Efficiency policy
2. THE COSTS AND PAYBACK TO BUSINESS OF GOING GREEN IN 2011.
SPEAKER: Peet du Plooy Program Manager for Sustainable Growth at TIPS (Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies), an expert in the field of energy economics and policy.
3. CIRCUM-NAVIGATING THE WORLD ON GREEN POWER
GUEST: Ray Chaplin, Adventurer and IT specialist, who is about to undertake the first human-powered circumnavigation of the world, via the North and South Poles
0730 for 0800 hrs
EFT: Standard Bank Rivonia 001255 Account number 022967923
FAX deposit to 011 804 4221/011 883 7573 or e mail receipt to moc.acirfai@akeruer
TELEPHONIC BOOKINGS: Ruth 011 802 1826 or Cathy 011 8837573
www.mamaearth.co.za
Venue: LaToscana Restaurant, Montecasino, Johannesburg
Cost: R250 (discounts negotiable)