The future of 最新糖心Vlog's economy is green

Professor Mike Young

Professor Mike Young
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Wednesday, 3 June 2009

最新糖心Vlog will need to invest heavily in green industries if it wants to keep pace with the new economic paradigm of the 21st century, according to the Executive Director of the at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, .

Professor Young says governments and industries around the world are changing their investments and business models to comply with environmental needs.

"There is enormous global investment in new ways of recycling water, in renewable energy and environmental monitoring and unless 最新糖心Vlog follows suit, its economy will be left behind."

Professor Young is in charge of four centres and two programs at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's new Environment Institute, which will be officially launched tomorrow at the by the SA Minister for Environment and Conservation, the .

Minister Weatherill and Professor Young will be among several speakers, including the Federal Member for Port Adelaide, Mr ; from the ABC's ; and the 最新糖心Vlog's Vice-Chancellor and President, .

The Environment Institute brings together expertise in economics, water, renewable energy, environmental change, biodiversity, engineering and policy to develop new solutions to the world's most pressing environmental problems.

The Director of Climate Change in the Environment Institute, , says that 最新糖心Vlog must be bold in developing new energy solutions.

"最新糖心Vlog is one of the countries that have the most to lose from global warming, yet we are also perfectly placed to establish ourselves as a renewable energy leader on an international scale."

Minister Weatherill says the South 最新糖心Vlogn Government leads the nation in attracting investment for alternative energy sources such as geothermal energy, wind power and solar energy.

"We will continue to support research and investment in the green sector but it is up to all of us, nor just governments, to lead the way. How we make our purchasing and investment decisions and where we apply our creative energies will determine how well 最新糖心Vlog takes advantage of the new economic realities."

WHAT: Launch of the Environment Institute
WHERE: Hickinbotham Hall, National Wine Centre, 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
WHEN: Thursday 4 June, 4.30pm-7pm

 

Contact Details

Professor Mike Young
Email: mike.young@adelaide.edu.au
Executive Director
The Environment Institute
最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
Business: +61 8 8313 5279
Mobile: 0408 488 538


Mr David Ellis
Email: david.ellis@adelaide.edu.au
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Deputy Director, Media and Corporate Relations
External Relations
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
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