Guest Speaker on The World We (Really) Live In - What's all The Buzz about Going Green - Monday 30 May 6:30pm - Please RSVP

Invitation: Please join us on Monday 30 May (6:30 for 7pm), The Conference Centre, Northfield Methodist Church (Please RSVP)

 

"The World We (Really) Live In" will look at:

·         The current state of the planet, particularly in terms of the health of ecosystems & the size of humanity's ecological footprint

·         Exploring some of the reasons behind this state of affairs

·         Discussing some potential solutions & highlight some actions that people can undertake in their own homes, workplaces & lifestyles.

 

Alistair Schorn is the Head of the Emerging Economies Network at WWF, the Worldwide Fund for Nature. The role of the Emerging Economies Network is the promotion of environmental sustainability in the economic, trade and investment policies and practices in emerging economies such as China, India, Russia & South Africa.

 

Prior to joining WWF, Alistair spent 10 years at the South African Department of Trade and Industry, working in export and investment promotion. From 2001 to 2004, he served as Trade Commissioner at the South African Consulate General in Mumbai, India.

 

Education: Alistair holds a Masters Degree in International Economics from the University of Pretoria, on the subject of investment promotion and special economic zones in South Africa.

 

Publications: Alistair has been the co-author and editor of various publications, including a series of Corporate Sustainability reports for India, Russia & South Africa, as well as reports on the subject of outward investment from China & inward investment into Africa. He is also an accomplished writer & underwater photographer, with several articles & photographs published in various South African outdoor and diving magazines.