Herbert Girardet 
Biography
Director of Programmes at World Future Council, Sustainability Consultant, Author from United Kingdom
Herbert Girardet is Director of Programmes of the World Future Council. A world-leading expert in urban sustainability, he has consulted on the development of sustainability policies for several major cities including London, Vienna and Adelaide. He is chief consultant to the Shanghai City Government on the design of Dongtan Eco-City on Chongming Island near Shanghai. He is also a prolific author and documentary maker.
His books include “Surviving the Century: Facing Climate Chaos and Other Global Challenges”(2007) and “Cities People Planet: Urban Development and Climate Change” (2008).
Videos
Herbert Girardet
What is the future for the city?
The industrial age has brought about a phenomenal expansion in the size and number of cities globally. In the developed world 80% of the population is now urban (worldwide it is…
Recorded: 12 May 2006
Herbert Girardet
Can cities ever be sustainable?
Herbert Girardet discusses the practical and achievable ways in which cities can reduce their energy consumption. If the will is there, the means are available and have been proven.…
Recorded: 12 May 2006
Herbert Girardet
What is the significance of urbanization in China?
China’s economic boom has resulted in urbanization on an unprecedented scale. Over 300 million Chinese are expected to migrate to cities within a decade. The pollution of…
Recorded: 12 May 2006
Herbert Girardet
What other advantages does making cities more sustainable bring?
Speaking from his experience as sustainability consultant to the Australian city of Adelaide, Girardet highlights the social and economic advantages that sustainable urban planning…
Recorded: 12 May 2006
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