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EIRIS European Climate Change Conference: Investing in a climate of change

Thursday 17 June, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris

Join asset owners and asset managers from across Europe at a conference which will explore how investors can best respond to the issues and opportunities posed by climate change in the post Copenhagen environment. This free EIRIS conference is held in association with Novethic and the European Social Investment Forum.

When: Thursday 17 June 2010
Venue: International Chamber of Commerce, 38 Cours Albers, 1er 75008, Paris (map) Timing: 2:00 pm registration for 2.30 pm start - 6.00 pm finish

Keynote speaker: Laurence Graff - Head of Unit, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission. 

Key themes to be covered include:

• How can investors consider and incorporate climate change risks into investment analysis?
• What are the implications of the Bonn June/COP 15 climate change talks for investors?
• How should investors engage with policy makers to ensure their views are taken into account?
• How can investors engage with companies on climate change?
• How should investors and companies prepare for the consequences of climate change?

The seminar will hear from experts and speaker panellists including:

•  Anne-Catherine Husson-Traore, Director General, Novethic  (as panel discussion moderator)
• Carlota Garcia-Manas, Co-Head of Research, EIRIS
• Nadia Laine, Head of Client Services (Europe), EIRIS
• Peter Webster, Executive Director, EIRIS

Space is limited - to register for this free EIRIS event please click here or call +44 (0)20 7840 5722.