Monthly Webcast will Highlight Environmental and Sustainable Discussion by Panel of Experts-


Earthscan, publisher of books on environmental and sustainable development issues, has announced its newest live interactive webcast featuring global sustainability experts – dubbed Earthcast. Starting August 19th, 2009, the company will offer a free one hour webcast on a different topic which will stream to your computer each month. The webcast will give a worldwide audience the unique chance to learn and interact with experienced specialists in a wide range of fields with one main topic in focus: sustainability. The audio will be complimented by illustrative slides, covering heavy topics such as climate change, natural resource management, the built environment, energy, and sustainable business. Viewers will also have the opportunity to add to the discussions by offering questions and suggestions throughout the presentation.

The first discussion to be broadcast is labeled Carbon Markets and Climate Change Mitigation, which will stream on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 at 9am Pacific Daylight Time/12pm Eastern Daylight Time. During this presentation, the authors of Carbon Markets and Voluntary Carbon Markets will discuss the efficiency of market based mechanisms in helping to moderate climate change. Nicholas Howarth from the Oxford University School of Geography and Environment, Arnaud Brohé from CO2logic, Kate Hamilton from Ecosystem Marketplace and Ricardo Bayon from EKO Asset Management Partners will be analyzing the present condition of carbon markets, arguing potential future trends and responding to viewer’s questions on the subject.

The second Earthcast is entitled Sustainable Business Process and Implementation, to be broadcast at the end of September 2009. The authors of both The ISIS Agreement: The Step-by-Step Guide to Sustainability Planning and The Business Guide to Sustainability will be discussing their business-based sustainability training, dealing with issues faced by businesses working to apply sustainable practices, and will explore the hands-on knowledge of consulting firms AXIS Performance Advisors and The AtKisson Group on a global level. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn more about international sustainability efforts, question genuine experts in many different subjects and lend your hand in helping to reduce climate change. Visit www.earthscan.co.uk/Earthcasts to sign up.