Detlef van Vuuren, senior researcher at the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, on cutting emissions to contain global warming
Neeraj Negi, evaluation officer for the World Bank, was a member of an evaluation team that studied macrodevelopment issues that contributed to the adoption of the new resource allocation framework by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF).

Prominent Cornell economists focus on the international financial crisis, as well as economic challenges in health care and employment policy.

In addition to the outlook for the agricultural markets and the general economy, this conference explores the theme of improved market access for New York farmers. The opening session examined emerging trends toward demand for local and regional food systems, and emerging marketing and business opportunities in more distant markets.
James Baker examines the impacts of warming on coral reefs, ocean acidification, the chemistry of the atmosphere and the ocean, and an increase in public awareness of the issues.