Jonathon Porritt joins A-list speakers at World Future Energy Summit (WFES)

A former director of Friends of the Earth and co-founder of the Forum for the Future, Jonathon Porritt was appointed by the Former Prime Minister Tony Blair as Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission in July 2000.

A commission providing the UK Government with it's principal source of independent advice across the sustainable development agenda.

As an eminent writer, broadcaster and commentator on sustainable development, Jonathon Porritt will be speaking alongside government ministers and representatives from energy companies including:

Mohammad bin Dha'en Al Hamli, Minister of Energy, United Arab Emirates
Vivienne Cox, Group Executive Vice President, Gas & Power, BP
Graeme Sweeney, Executive Vice President, Shell International Renewables
HE Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi, Minister of Environment & Water, United Arab Emirates

The global summit will see a leadership coming together to discuss key issues surrounding sustainable and alternative energy solutions and technologies with further presentations yet to be announced including heads of state, heads of companies and others making the big sustainable energy solution decisions.

Lynne Evans, Event Director 'This is an opportunity to find out first hand the impact climate change and fossil fuels are having on our environment, debate the demands and implications for moving to other forms of energy and look at funding solutions for investing in alternative energy solutions'

The event will also include an international exhibition showcasing the latest technology including the Credit Suisse Innovation Zone, the Future Theatre and Investment Zones where presentations will demonstrate the latest thinking, plus networking opportunities at the Shell Globe and a range of evening social functions. BP are also showing their support of the summit by sponsoring the welcome desks and registration process and a VIP lounge will be sponsored by Total.