In an effort to spread the word about positive action taking place around the world on the environmental front, Planet Agenda lists these conferences.
Denver Seminar- January 29, 2002
Market Opportunities Seminar
& Matchmaking:
Environmental Markets in Europe and Eurasia
San
Francisco Seminar- January 31, 2002
Market Opportunities Seminar
& Matchmaking:
Environmental Markets in Europe and Eurasia
EcoLinks is an initiative of the US
Agency for International Development that seeks practical, market-based
solutions to industrial and urban environmental problems in Central and
Eastern Europe (CEE) and Former Soviet Union (this region is referred to as
Europe and Eurasia (E&E) at USAID). The program promotes partnerships by
linking businesses, local governments, and associations from the E&E
region with US businesses and other organizations.
In working with their US (or regional) partners, organizations in the region will be able to better identify and remedy environmental problems by learning from their partners how to adapt the best environmental management practices and technologies available. As these partnerships mature, trade and investment in environmental goods and services will increase.
EcoLinks identified completion of the following objectives as a way of enhancing environmentally friendly investment and growth in the region: