Adelaide to host International Solar Cities Congress

The world's experts in sustainable urban development, solar technology and the built environment will converge on Adelaide this summer for the 3rd International Solar Cities Congress from 17-21 February 2008.

Over 90 speakers from more than 30 countries will visit South Australia to share and examine the latest thinking in sustainable options for our future.

Keynote speakers include:

• Robert F Kennedy Jr, nephew of the late US President John F Kennedy and recently named one of Time magazine's "˜Heroes of the Planet';
• Dr Rajendra Pachauri from India, chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; and
• Dr Zhengrong Shi, billionaire founder of China's largest solar PV company — Suntech Power Holdings Co.

South Australian Premier the Hon Mike Rann MP will also speak at the event in his role as SA's Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change.

Expected to attract up to 1000 international delegates, as well as business professionals and individuals from across Australia, the congress will incorporate a mayoral forum, panel discussion and field tours.

The congress forms part of the International Solar Cities Initiative, which was established to address climate change through effective measurable action at the urban community level. The 1st International Solar Cities Congress was held in Korea in 2004, while the 2nd Congress was held in Oxford, England, in 2006.

For more information visit www.solarcitiescongress.com.au.