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Rio Conventions Calendar 2007 - Sponsors
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Abruzzo has 30% protected territory, 2600 vegetal species, and unique animal species, such as
the Marsican Brown Bear, which is at risk of extinction. It has been agreed among the
Environment Ministry, Region Abruzzo National Park, Forestall Body, the University of Rome and
the Wild Fauna National Institute to prolong Abruzzo’s naturally high biodiversity,
considering the small area of the region.
Parks, Territory, Environment and Energy Department
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The Flemish Government aspires to create a better and healthier environment for present and
future generations. The Environment, Nature and Energy Department is charged with this task.
Taking a key position in the environmental administration, it is responsible for planning and
evaluating environmental policy in compliance with economic and social demands. It also
oversees the co-ordination of all environmental factors, as well as the implementation and
enforcement of environmental legislation in Flanders.
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The Campania Government has designated a number of protected areas that extend throughout the
Region, embracing its different ecosystems. The parks and nature reserves also maintain an
enviable cultural heritage within their territories. Our cultural and natural heritage are a
strong legacy from the past, which we enjoy today and will pass on to our future generations.
On. Dott. Luigi Nocera, Deputy Minister of Environmental Policy Campania Region –
Italy
Local Authority for Environmental Policy
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Greenland’s ice cores provide massive volumes of historical source material. This offers
great potential for research in the correlations between climate, biodiversity patterns,
adaptation, ecosystems and societies, with natural and striking climatic fluctuations taking
place over short periods of time. Among scientists, Greenland is considered a key element of
future change as the melting of its ice sheet is a potential “switch” for the Gulf
Stream and the future climate of Europe.
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Region Västra Götaland in western Sweden has 1.5 million inhabitants and a work force
of 50,000. Its main responsibilities are health care and regional development, including public
transport and the environment. Region Västra Götaland has many companies with
technological expertise committed to strong environmental research. Climate change is one of
our priorities. We focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport and energy use. We
have positive experiences from energy efficient housing and renewable fuels for vehicles.
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As the responsibility of a global citizen, Ricoh group strives to honour obligation-conscious
environmental conservation activities, which we believe are to achieve environmental benefits
whilst promoting business growth. To contend with global warming, Ricoh group has set absolute
CO2 reduction targets of up to 12% (visa- vis 1990) in Japan, and 10% (vis-a-vis 1998)
overseas.Consequently, we promote environmental technology innovation for our business
processes and products.
Masamitsu Sakurai, CEO.
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The Basque Country implemented the Basque Environmental Strategy for Sustainable Development in
2002. As well as defining 223 specific undertakings, this strategy set a fundamental goal to
expand the Basque Country’s sustainable development in economic, social and environmental
fields. The fight against climate change is one of its main priorities and has led to the
creation of the Basque Climate Change Office.
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Regione Emilia-Romagna’s Environment and Sustainable Development Councillorship, together
with HERA (a local public services firm) and CIBA Specialty Chemicals (a private firm) have
long been pursuing sustainable development through new programming instruments, environmental
management and certification. They have been taking concrete measures towards making
improvements in the Region, using United Nations guidelines and best practices.
Lino Zanichelli, Regione Emilia-Romagna’s Councillor
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The expansion of world trade poses a threat to our environment, which is why as industry
innovators we are seeking pro-active solutions. We are translating words into action
ever-faster because we take being “greener” seriously. This is why the intelligent
handling solutions we develop not only increase productivity but promote sustainability and
responsible business development.
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J-POWER is a Japanese power generator and wholesaler with an installed capacity of 16 GW. It
has been very active in mitigating climate change through the promotion of clean coal
technologies, renewables and CDM/JI projects. J-POWER is a model global company committed to
furthering sustainable development.
Yoshihiko Nakagaki, President
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The impacts of a changing climate have many implications for the well-being of communities
throughout the Arctic. The Nunavut Government supports actions to reduce the impacts of climate
change. With the effects of climate change on the Arctic, there is a great need for the
development of adaptation plans that would ensure a healthy future for its peoples.
Hon. Patterk Netser, Minister of Environment
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Fuerteventura is by far the most important place to observe a combination of aridity and
biodiversity in the Canary Islands. An authentic oasis in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a
crossroads between the continents of Europe, Africa and America, where the conservation of our
planet is of great importance.
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