Employment, environment and the city

A conference entitled 'Employment, environment and the city' will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 29 and 30 October 1999. The event aims to discuss the links between environmental protection and employment, looking at 'green jobs', and will promote greater awareness of the need for an integrated approach.

On the basis of discussions and presentations of the latest developments and practices for creating 'green jobs', it is planned that a Gothenburg Action Plan will be adopted, to serve as a guide for local action. Speakers will come from various interested parties, including the European Commission, NGOs, industry, the International Institute for the Urban Environment, and the European Trade Union Federation. A number of workshops will also be organised, covering the following topics:

1. Local level instruments for a sustainable economy;
2. Stimulating companies to become green;
3. Liveability in the city;
4. Utilising the creativity of citizens to protect their environment;
5. Environment and employment projects;
6. Urban infrastructure - a chance for employment;
7. New supplies of energy;
8. Local sources;
9. Human resources and training;
10. The role of information and new technology.
For further information, see the conference website, at:

http://www.goteborgconf.goteborg.se/(opens in new window)

or contact:

Kristina Zetterström
Tel. +46-31-612159; Fax +46-31-611075
E-mail: kristina.zetterstrom@stadshuset.goteborg.se