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White Arkitekter – Sustainable Architectural Solutions

White Arkitekter, founded in 1951 in Sweden, is one of Scandinavia’s leading architectural practices with over 700 employees. Over the years, White has completed projects in 50 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa and is currently working on projects in nine different countries with the ambition to continue to expand internationally. Many of White’s projects are within the areas of urban design, sustainability and social sustainability. Current projects include the urban transformation of moving the city of Kiruna, Sweden, and the urban development in Rockaway Beach, New York.

  On November 5, Monica von Schmalensee, CEO of White Arkitekter, will join the panel “How are we going to live – sustainably?” where she will provide unique insights into the challenges of building sustainable urban areas. 

  Photo: Stockholm Waterfront, courtesy of www.white.se 

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Sweden tops The Global Green Economy Index 2014

A new report ranks Sweden as the number one environmentally sustainable economy in 2014 in terms of performance and in the top-three spot for perception, in other words, how sustainable the country is perceived to be. The Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) looks at how 60 countries perform in the global green economy and has since its inception in 2010, consistently ranked Sweden as a top performer.

“Besides performing well on both the economic and environmental areas of GGEI, these nations display consistent green leadership and receive global recognition for it.”

Join us next Wednesday, November 5, at the SACC New York Green Summit and listen to both Swedish and American experts discuss how we can achieve a more sustainable world.  

Photo: Jesper Wikström

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The Lowline - A park underneath New York City

The Lowline, is a plan to use innovative solar technology to illuminate an historic trolley terminal on the Lower East Side of New York City. The vision is a stunning underground park that provides a beautiful respite and a cultural attraction in one of the world’s most dense, exciting urban environments.

This hidden historic site is located in one of the least green areas of New York City, presenting a unique opportunity to reclaim unused space for public good. Natural light would be directed below ground using fiber optics described as "remote skylight" to provide an area in which trees and grass could be grown beneath the city streets.

We look forward to hearing James Ramsey, Co-Founder & Creator of The Lowline and inventor of Remote Skylight explain his vision at this year’s Farm to Fork. 

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Emma Bengtsson, Executive Chef at Aquavit and New York’s first female chef to earn two stars in Guide Michelin, will join this year's Green Summit on stage together with award-winning chefs Marcus Samulesson, Red Rooster, and Magnus Ek, Oaxen Krog & Slip.

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Andrew Knowlton, renowned food and drinks journalist, will join us at From Farm to Fork on November 5.

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We are proud to announce that Michael Moss will join us as a keynote speaker on November 5.

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The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 and has been inspiring people to care about the planet ever since. Join From Farm to Fork on November 5 and listen to Kaitlin Yarnall, Deputy Creative Director at National Geographic Magazine when she talks about their work for a more sustainable future and ways to tackle the challenges of an increasingly urbanized world. 

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Brooklyn Brewery

Brooklyn Brewery, started out as a small venture among two neighbors in Park Slope in 1984, and is now an international success and a world renown beer and brand.  Listen to the Co-Founder, President and former war correspondent Steve Hindy when he talks about his endeavors in the brewing business and starting a company in Brooklyn in the early 1980's, at this year's From Farm to Fork.

We are happy to announce that Brooklyn Brewery will sponsor the Gala Award Dinner on November 4 with locally brewed beer.