Apr 03 2009
José Maria Figueres Olsen
Former President of Costa Rica & Former CEO of the WEF
José María Figueres Figueres served as President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998. As such, he was the youngest President of a Central American country in modern times. Today his work revolves around the issues of climate change having; conceptualised The Global Observatory Project, as well as being the Executive Chairman of The Carbon War Room alongside Richard Branson and being named an advisor to the United Nations Secretary General’s Task Force on Climate and Energy.
“The world of tomorrow, which we are constructing today, will be different”
In detail
Prior to serving as President, José Maria was Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister of Agriculture. He has pioneered the linkage between sustainable development and technology, in the realms of business, public service, and non-profit organisations. He helped create and lead the United Nations Information and Communication Technologies Task Force and is the founder of the Fundación Costa Rica para el Desarrollo Sostenible in Costa Rica. In 2000, he joined the WEF and became its first CEO in 2003.
What he offers you
As the former President of Costa Rica Mr Figueres offers a unique perspective into the global world of international affairs and global economics. He also speaks knowledgeably about how changes in the world?s climate are starting to influence the global economy and advises organisations on the steps necessary to combat climate change.
How he presents
José María Figueres uses his varied expertise to advise decision makers on future trends in an informative and thought provoking manner. Passion is undisputedly one of his strengths, but so is validity of message. His inspirational presentations are both well researched and convincing.
Distinguished Board Member
Earth Council Geneva
World Resources Institue (WRI)
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh
San Cristobal
International Advisor at the Global Environmental Action
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Topics
The Economic Impact of Climate Change
Sustainable Economic Development
Attracting Foreign Investment
The Global Economy
Risks of Economic Crisis
The Effects of Globalisation
Publications
1996
Remarkable Events in Central America: International Perspectives on Sustainability
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