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| Conference Opening
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Jack Poole, Chair, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Canada
Opening Prayer
Audrey Rivers, Respected Elder, Squamish Nation, Canada
First Nations Official Welcome
Tewanee Joseph, Executive Director and CEO, Four Host First Nations Secretariat, Canada
Speakers
Michael Chambers, President, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada
Pál Schmitt, Chair, IOC S&E Commission, Hungary
Hon. Colin Hansen, Minister of Finance & Minister Responsible for the 2010 Olympics, Province of BC, Canada
Gregor Robertson, Mayor of Vancouver, Canada
Lambis Nikolaou, Vice President, International Olympic Committee, Greece
Introduction of Rapporteur Team
David Chernushenko, Founder, Living Lightly Project; Vice-Chair, National Round Table of the Environment and the Economy, Canada
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| 9:30-10:30 | | Innovation Keynote: Achieving Environmental Progress in an Uncertain Economy
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| | | The dramatic downturn in the global economy is unprecedented and is affecting every region of the world. Concern about restoring positive economic trends is dominating public and private sector decision-making and has triggered debate on the role of 'green' stimulus as part of the solution. What impact is the changing global economic landscape having on the business case for going green? Do green technologies and services hold the answer for both the planet and prosperity or will the economic downturn exacerbate key environmental threats such as climate change. Join us as we explore how organizations committed to improving environmental conditions in cities, regions and countries can still achieve their goals in an uncertain global economy.
Introduction and Moderator
Moura Quayle, Commissioner, Pacific Coast Collaborative Commission, Province of British Columbia, Canada
Keynote Speaker
Thomas Van Dyck, Senior Vice President - Financial Consultant, Senior Consulting Group RBC Wealth Management - SRI Wealth Management Group, USA
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| 11:00-12:15 | | Innovation Plenary: Off and Running - How Sport is Embracing Environmental Responsibility
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| | | There are now many working examples of how sport is embracing the challenge of reducing its environmental footprint. This plenary session and subsequent concurrent sessions will look at the strides that have been made and the new opportunities that are emerging. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss how sport can use environmental innovation to create enduring economic and social benefits.
Moderator
Amy Fraenkel, Director, Regional Office for North America, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Washington DC, USA
Speakers
Gilbert Felli, Olympic Games Executive Director, IOC, Switzerland
Michael Fennell, President, Common Wealth Games Federation, Jamaica
Doug Konkin, Deputy Minister, BC Ministry of Environment, Canada
Erich Vogt, Professorial Lecturer, American University, USA
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| 12:15-13:45 | | Luncheon: A Dialogue on Climate Leadership |
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Unlike Europe where national governments have led policy development on climate change, in North America sub national governments have been the early movers. Regional coordination and action on climate change on the west coast of Canada and the United States has been inspired by the common belief among leaders like British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell that working together, local and regional climate policy initiatives can achieve results and accelerate action at the national level. One of the leaders of the Olympic Movement's commitment to sport and environment, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco will present his perspective on the opportunities for sport organizations to provide leadership on climate change and other environmental issues. He will also reflect on his recent trip to Antarctica.
Moderated by Canadian Olympian Charmaine Crooks, join Premier Campbell and Prince Albert for a discussion on what it is going to take to save winter.
Moderator
Charmaine Crooks, President, Olympians Canada, Canadian Olympic Committee Member, Canada
Speaker Introductions
Gregor Robertson, Mayor of Vancouver, Canada
Speakers
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Member, International Olympic Committee, Monaco
Hon. Gordon Campbell, Premier, Province of British Columbia, Canada
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| 13:45-15:00 | | Concurrent Sessions - Innovation |
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Innovative Sport Facilities: Turning Green to Gold
Shrinking the environmental footprint of sport venues and community facilities is a strategy that keeps on giving - environmentally through reduced water consumption, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and waste, as well as financially through reduced operating costs. In this session you'll see recent examples of facilities built for Olympic Games that demonstrate how green planning, design and construction principles can reduce environmental impact while creating more sustainable communities.
Moderator
Dr. Thomas Bach, Vice President, International Olympic Committee, Germany
Speakers
Roger Bayley, Design Manager, Millenium Water (Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver); Principal, Merrick Architecture Ltd., Canada
Enrico Carbone, Member, IOC Sport and Environment Commission, Italy
Bob Johnston, Principal, National Practice Leader for Sport, Cannon Design Architects Inc. (Richmond Oval), Canada
Yu Xiaoxuan, Environment Director, Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG), China
Going on a Diet: Shrinking Energy Demand
Energy use and climate change are the most pressing environmental issues facing the planet and sport is both part of the problem and part of the solution. Sport uses energy to power buildings and equipment, move people and materials, and enable travel to events. Innovation and investment in greener energy and transportation solutions is therefore critical. Experts on this panel will discuss the trends and investment opportunities both broadly and as it applies to sport facilities.
Moderator
Mossadiq Umedaly, Director and Chair, BC Hydro, Canada
Speakers
Elyse Allan, President and CEO, General Electric (GE) Canada, Canada
Dmitri Kolosov, Head of Environmental Support Department, Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee, Russia
Antoine Masson-Delisle, Regional Marketing Director, Tennis Canada, Canada
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| 15:00-15:30 | | Break |
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| 15:30-17:00 | | Concurrent Sessions - Innovation |
| | | Green to the Core: Innovations in Operations and Supply Chains
Sport is a multi-billion dollar business at the global level that includes operation of sport facilities and organizations, media coverage of sport events, sale of equipment and apparel, and travel by athletes and spectators. How can event organizers harness the power of the sport supply chain to promote, enable and reward improved environmental performance? What's involved in taking an integrated systems-based approach to managing the impacts and opportunities of sport? Don't miss this informative dialogue highlighting emerging best practices by operators and suppliers around the world.
Moderator
Simon Balderstone, Director, Ways and Means Consultancy Pty Ltd; IOC Environment Adviser, Australia
Speakers
Ann Duffy, Corporate Sustainability Officer, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Canada
Masato Mizuno, Member, IOC Sport and Environment Commission; Chairman, Mizuno Corporation, Japan
David Stubbs, Head, Environment and Sustainable Development, LOCOG 2012, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, United Kingdom
Benjamin Warren, Director of Communications, Golf Environment Organisation, United Kingdom
Stepping up: Managing Sport's Carbon Footprint
There may be no issue more compelling and more serious to current and future citizens of the world than the earth's changing climate. What is the role of sport in slowing and reversing the trends, and can sport help motivate athletes, spectators and viewing audiences to make wiser, more climate friendly choices in their homes, their communities and businesses?
Moderator
Julius DeHeer, Consultant in sustainable development in sport, J. deHeer Consulting, Switzerland
Speakers
Jenitha Badul, Director for Greening, Support to FIFA 2010 World Cup Greening, Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, South Africa
Ian Gill, President, Ecotrust Canada, Canada
Adam Kreek, Olympic Gold Medalist (Rowing), Canada
James Mack, Acting Head, BC Climate Action Secretariat, Canada
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| 17:00-19:30 | |
IOC Sport and Environment Awards Ceremony and Welcome Reception
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Please join us in the Conference Showcase for the presentation of the first winners of the IOC Sport and Environment Awards. These awards will acknowledge and encourage the implementation of sound environmental practices in the world of sport. One award will be given to each of the five continents: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Light refreshments will be served.
Master of Ceremonies
Donna Wilson, EVP Workforce and Sustainability, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Canada
Recognition of the Chiefs of the Four Host First Nations
Lois Joseph, Councillor, representing Taya7 Kuk'pi7, Chief Leonard Andrew, Lil'wat Nation, Canada
Techewxenum, Chief Ernest Campbell, Musqueam Nation, Canada
telalsemkin Siyam, Chief Bill Williams, Squamish Nation, Canada
Sisi-ya-ama, Chief Leah George-Wilson, Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Canada
Welcome from the Mayor of Whistler
Ken Melamed, Mayor, Resort Municipality of Whistler, Canada IOC
Announcement: Winners of IOC's Inaugural Sport and Environment Awards
Tomas A. Ganda Sithole, Director, International Cooperation and Development, International Olympic Committee, Zimbabwe
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