Knowledge cafÉ
Dr Keryn Gedan Lecturer in Conservation Biology, University of Maryland, USA
Ms Mona Yew Director, China Demand-side Management and Energy Efficiency Project
Dr Ugyen Tshewang Secretary, National Environment Commission Secretariat, Royal Government of Bhutan
Prof. Michael Porter Research Professor of Public Policy, Centre for Regional and Rural Futures, Deakin University, Australia
Ms Helen Mountford Deputy Director, OECD
Mr Warren Evans Senior Adviser, Sustainable Development Network, The World Bank, USA
Dr Kandeh K Yumkella Director-General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization
Senior Adviser, Sustainable Development Network, The World Bank, USA
Retain a sense of urgency and encourage dialogue between the nations
In this interview, Mr Warren Evans stresses that the key issue for sustainable development is to bring like-minded countries together, to share lessons because a lot of lessons are being generated that are not being sufficiently conveyed to others for example lessons on the impacts of policy reforms, regulatory reforms, investments, etc.