, OBE, the first person in history to walk to both the North and South poles. Swan has dedicated his life to the preservation of Antarctica by the promotion of recycling, renewable energy and sustainability to combat the effects of climate change.
Mission
In three years, at the third ‘World Summit for Sustainable Development’ in 2012, the existing Kyoto Protocol for the Environment will expire. Around the world the threat of climate change has become apparent to us all.
It is our mission to build on this by informing, engaging and inspiring the next generation of leaders to take responsibility, be sustainable, and know that now is the time for action in policy development, sustainable business generation and future technologies.
2041?
In the year 2041 the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty could potentially be modified or amended. Our aim is to work towards the continuing protection of the Antarctic Treaty so that the last great wilderness on earth is never exploited.Voyage for Cleaner Energy
2041 and the Voyage for Cleaner Energy is at the COP 15 7-18 December 2009
Starting on the west coast of the USA in April 2008 and powered by clean technology, our sailboat ‘2041’ embarked on a global ‘Voyage for Cleaner Energy’.
The Voyage has so far taken us from the west coast of the USA, through the Panama Canal to the east coast. In 2009, ‘2041′ will continue the Voyage to Europe, Russia, India, China, and will end at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in 2012.
Voyage for Cleaner Energy Phase I
In each nation Robert Swan will motivate individuals, companies and communities to take decisive action and affect positive change to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At each port of call we will demonstrate the use and benefits of renewable energy as an affordable alternative to carbon-based fuels. There will be a focus on engaging young people through presentations at schools, colleges and universities.
Our call to action will be to inspire and connect young upcoming leaders from universities together with established leaders from corporations and industry. This International Alumni will work closely with local and global communities to affect personal change and influence government policy.
Phase three – Europe
September – December 2009Locations TBA
Phase two – East Coast USA
June – December 2008Nantucket, MA > Washington DC > New York > Boston
Phase one – West Coast USA
In April 2008, the Voyage for Cleaner Energy launched in San Francisco, USA where the global search for our international alumni began.
source: http://www.2041.com
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