THE RENE DUBOS FORUM SERIES

Since 1977, the Center has sponsored 21 forums (see below) involving over 2000 decision-makers: scientists, scholars, leaders from business, industry, government, the media and special interest groups, representing over 825 organizations (both national and international

Participation in Dubos Forums is by invitation only to ensure both the level of expertise and diversity called for.  They involve some 100 authorities on various aspects of environmental problems -- from the technological to the humanistic -- the goal is to acquire and integrate information on environmental problems from many points of view.  The participants meet in both plenary sessions and concurrent workshops (involving some 20-25 people) that provide nine hours of dialogue focused on specific aspects of the issues.  The workshops are closed sessions and they are facilitated by co-chairs to encourage full participation and open discussion.  The summary sessions are open to the public.  The results of Dubos Forums are disseminated in a variety of ways through both electronic and print media, including published works and national television programs.

1996 - Implications for Sustainable Development of the Transportation/ Telecommunications Revolutions

1995 - Economic Growth & Environmental Quality in Asia

1994 - Technological Prospects for Sustainable Agriculture

1994 - World Energy to the Year 2020   

1993 - Population, Environment and Development

1993 - Trade and Sustainable Development

1992 - The Environmental Literacy Summit

1991 - Integrating Waste Management

1990 - The Epcot Summit

1990 - Living With Risk    

1989 - The City As A Human Environment 

1988 - Managing Hazardous Materials 

1987 - Only One Earth 

1986 - Managing Land Use

1985 - Managing Water Resources

1984 - Environment and Human Health: Toxic Chemicals

1983 - Convocation for World Environmental Regeneration

1980 - The Renaissance of A River 

1979 - Coexistence of Rural and Urban Areas

1978 - Better Life Through Less Energy 

1977 - The Greening of Energy