When thinking about mining, sustainability is not the first word that comes to mind. For that very reason, the Sustainable Mining Conference in London presents an interesting notion. Can mining be sustainable? It would be hard to argue in favor since mining mostly procures minerals which do not regenerate in a human lifetime, making them nonrenewable resources. For those curious about the topic, this may be a worthwhile conference.
Other than the British conference on mining, the rest of the events below are domestic. Many of them deal with higher education’s commitment to sustainability, including one at Webster University in my old stomping grounds of St. Louis, Missouri. Take a look at some of the choice events and peruse our calendar for conferences near you.
Our compilation is in no way exhaustive, so please free to let us know of any conferences, events, or festivals in your area. If they are appropriate, we will gladly add them to our green events calendar. Please send us an email with the event’s name, date, location, description, and website. In fact, one of the events listed below was submitted by a reader of the site.
Here are a few of the events happening around the world:
Te2: TRANSelement Symposium
When: Apr 11 – 14, 2012
Where: Catholic University, Washington DC
Description: CUArch will host Te2: TRANSelement, a symposium that addresses how innovation and collaboration in this period of radical technological change and global information exchange addresses the built and un-built environments and cultural change.
Further details: http://www.transelement2.com/
Fortune Brainstorm GREEN
When: Apr 16 – 18, 2012
Where: Laguna Nigel, CA
Description: The Brainstorm GREEN community is a diverse cross-section of Fortune 500 CEOs, leaders from the environmental movement, senior government officials, and provocative thinkers. Previous participants have included Sir Richard Branson of Virgin, former President Clinton, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, REI CEO Sally Jewell, Wal-Mart’s Lee Scott, and many other leaders and visionaries.
Further details: http://www.fortuneconferences.com/brainstormgreen/
Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conferences
When: Apr 16 – 17, 2012
Where: University of Maryland College Park
Description: The path to sustainability is a journey. But what does it mean to move beyond the low-hanging fruit to create transformational change? How can we manage the tension between sustainability performance and campus growth? The Conference brings together attendees who are working to answer these, and many more questions.
Further details: http://www.sustainability.umd.edu/content/community/sscc.php
Webster University Sustainability Coalition: Inaugural Sustainability Conference
When: Monday, Apr 16, 2012
Where: Webster University Saint Louis, MO
Description: The theme for the conference is the state of sustainability in higher education and our role in society as we strive towards global citizenship as organizations and as individuals. Responsible stewardship of the environment, encouraging creativity and scholarship, and strengthening our communities underpins global citizenship and individual excellence – those things that define our place in the world. The Webster University Sustainability Conference aims to create a forum for transdisciplinary discussion and a place for publication of innovative practices, scholarly work, and ideas for sustainability research, practice, curriculum, and opportunities for growth across campuses, organizations and with the community.
Further details: http://blogs.webster.edu/sustainability/info/
The Sustainable Operations Summit
When: Apr 17 – 19, 2012
Where: New York, NY
Description: The Sustainable Operations Summit is the premier forum for leading organizations to share best practices that benefit both the environment and the bottom line. The 2012 summit will bring together some of the world’s brightest minds in sustainability in New York City during Earth Week to share innovative approaches to reduce our impact on the environment with a focus on energy, the built environment and resource conservation.
Further details: http://www.sustainableoperationssummit.com/
National Sustainable Design Expo
When: Apr 21 – 23, 2012
Where: National Mall, Washington DC
Description: Join hundreds of students, scientists, activists, and feds under the tent to see their innovations for the environment. Students compete for EPA’s P3 Award and exhibitors showcase their ideas for achieving sustainability for the planet.
Further details: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/p3/nsde/
CONFERENCE: Global Sustainable Mining Summit
When: Apr 24 – 25, 2012
Where: London, United Kingdom
Description: The conference aims to address prominent sustainability development issues and challenges in mining industry.
Further details: http://www.fleminggulf.com/mining/europe/global-sustainable-mining-summit
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