Sustainable Economic Models and Lifestyles in Focus at Second Annual TRANSITION Forum Under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II
Fairmont Monte Carlo, Monaco — 26 & 27 June 2019
Paris, France, 14 May 2019 — Following a successful launch last year, TRANSITION Forum returns to Monaco on 26 and 27 June to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future through investment and collaborative climate action. Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II, TRANSITION mobilizes a multi-disciplinary community of global business leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, scientists and members of civil society to find concrete solutions for humans to prosper while preserving our planet.
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"SHIFTING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES," is the theme of this year’s Forum, which will focus on how people and organizations worldwide are responding to the ecological transition. Leading players from diverse sectors and industries will examine the paradigm shifts in key areas of daily life which have been impacted by climate change: Food, Mobility, Housing, and Production & Consumption.
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, who is slated to give the opening address on 26 June, is one of the most globally-recognized environmental champions and is leading the Principality towards carbon neutrality by 2050. During the inaugural TRANSITION Forum, he said: “It gives me great satisfaction to welcome this event which offers hope and progress, and I’m counting on the TRANSITION Forum to contribute to our shared objective of offering a new horizon for this planet and its inhabitants.”
“Global warming is compromising the future of humanity and we must create a new model of sustainable, low-carbon economic development before it is too late,” said Lionel le Maux, President of Aqua Asset Management and Co-Founder of TRANSITION Forum. “Our objectives are to increase the cross-sector partnerships and investments needed to scale innovative solutions which are key to helping the world achieve its sustainable development goals.”
Highlights of the 2019 Program:
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350 participants: global business leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, scientists and members of civil society committed to taking action for a sustainable future
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Over 50 Renowned international speakers and 20 international startups will focus on new models for sustainable development in Food, Mobility, Housing, and Production & Consumption
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Goals: identifying clean tech innovations, forging cross-sector partnerships and spurring financing to speed up the mainstreaming of innovative solutions
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4 networking sessions designed to connect international decision makers from multiple sectors and disciplines around the verticals: Cities & Territories, Corporates, Startups, et Foundations.
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ABOUT THE HOST: Aqua Asset Management is an independent management company specializing in private equity. It accompanies medium-sized French and European companies that play an active role in the ecological transition. www.aqua-am.com
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