Geography 2050 is a multi-year, strategic dialog about the vital trends reshaping the geography of our planet in the coming decades. Initially organized by the American Geographical Society (AGS) in 2014, the ongoing Geography 2050 dialogue convenes thought leaders from academia, government, industry, and the social sector to facilitate discussion of the major forces that will shape our planet’s future. In the late 20th century, talk of...

The UN Climate Summit will mobilize political and economic energy at the highest levels to advance climate action that will enable implementation of many of the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It will seek to challenge states, regions, cities, companies, investors and citizens to step up action in six areas: energy transition, climate finance and carbon pricing, industry transition, nature-based solutions, cities and loca...

USGIF is partnering with the American Geographical Society for their annual fall symposium in New York City. Join other thought leaders from academia, industry, government, and the social sector who care about the future geography of our cities. EXPLORING OUR FUTURE IN AN URBANIZED WORLD In 2014, AGS mounted an “Expedition to the Future”, and a topic that prominently recurred through much of the dialog was “urbanization....

The 2013 World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) will be held March 26, 2013 at Hunter College, The City University of New York (CUNY). The programs are carefully developed with a focus on green/renewable energy technology and innovations as the vantage point in the new economy creating and maintaining jobs, contract and exporting opportunities, and new policies leading to economic vitality and a healthier planet. The WGES.US consistently attracts...

Join the cream of the USA renewable energy industry crop as REFF-Wall Street returns to New York City’s Waldorf=Astoria for its 9th edition.It has certainly been a turbulent year for the USA’s renewable energy industry. With disappearing Federal support and several high-profile bankruptcies, clearly there are challenges ahead for the sector. But they are not insurmountable! What better time to bring together the power players of th...