EMBI will host John Seager, president and CEO of Population Connection on Monday, Oct 29, 2012
Mr. Seager will be meeting with students and faculty during the day and will present “Soaring Past 7 Billion: Population Challenges for a Crowded World” at 6 p.m. in Room 250 of Rose Hall at UW-Green Bay. The evening talk is open to the public. Seager has written articles on population stabilization, including its connections to poverty, its future outcomes and the concern about population decline in some highly developed nations.
Save the Date
Green Innovations 2013: April 23-24, 2013
Save the date for EMBI's fifth annual Green Innovations 2013 symposium. The conference will begin Tuesday, April 23rd and will continue through Wednesday, April 24th, 2013. The theme will be urban agriculture and community sustainability.
About the EMBI
The Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI) was established in August 2008, and helps strengthen the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s leadership position in the promotion of environmental awareness and eco-friendly initiatives.
A primary mission of the EMBI is to host an annual conference that joins the University, local businesses and community leaders to work toward the realization of a sustainable future. The annual conference is called Green Innovations, and features international experts and local panelists who can provide insight on important topics such as sustainability in transportation, wind energy, regional health, regional sustainability and water management.
The establishment of the EMBI is a step in the evolution of UW-Green Bay’s historic mission of studying environmental issues and developing solutions to problems; solutions that recognize the critical interconnections between science, policy and business, and the social contexts within which they occur.
UW-Green Bay earned early recognition and national acclaim by Harper’s Magazine and other national venues as “Eco U” much because of its multidisciplinary approach to solving problems, including those of the environmental nature. The EMBI complements the University’s solid reputation as a campus that impressed sustainable practices on campus and in its community long before “green” became trendy.
The EMBI will strive to work with public- and private-sector partners throughout the New North region to make the region synonymous with sustainability and environmental leadership. Helping businesses develop opportunities to reduce their environmental impact while increasing profitability is good for business. Today’s public view has evolved to where “good business” is not only profitable, but is also recognized for good stewardship of the environment.