Sunday, March 21, 2010

State of the Planet 2010


On March 25, State of the Planet 2010 will bring together the world's most influential and innovative thinkers and leaders in a wide range of fields—from many academic disciplines to media, government, policy and business spheres—to tackle critical issues facing the world.
Critical Issues

This year’s conference will address four important challenges.

Climate Change: In the wake of Copenhagen, many remain unsure about what it will take to complete a climate deal. The science remains sound and undeniable, but the backlash over the climate emails hacked from the University of East Anglia and errors made by the IPCC have given skeptics a new round of ammunition. Where will leadership come from? Is there a middle ground between rich and poor countries? Is a legally binding treaty still possible?

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