Press release

Internet Governance and Sustainable Development

November 7, 2007

IISD book launch

  • When: November 14, 2007 17:00 to 18:00
  • Where: Internet Governance Forum - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, IGF meeting room – Pardo II
  • Keynote speakers from InfoDev, IDRC and IISD
  • Wine, refreshment and hors d'œuvres

Sustainable development. Internet governance.

The connection between these two issues may not be obvious and yet in this increasingly global economy the two are inextricably linked. Sustainable development cannot be achieved without global access to communications and knowledge sharing.

"Therefore," according to Heather Creech, Director of Knowledge Communications for the International Institute for Sustainable Development, "the outcomes of the Internet governance debate will affect our ability to manage the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable development."

Please join us for this launch of Internet Governance and Sustainable Development: Towards a Common Agenda (PDF - 374 kb) at the Internet Governance Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 12-15, 2007.

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About IISD

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is a globally recognized think tank with 3 decades of experience working to solve the world’s most pressing sustainable development challenges. We combine deep expertise in a wide range of issues with a collaborative approach to research, policy advice, and hands-on support to ensure these solutions are brought to life. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, we are a diverse team of over 300 professionals working from offices in Canada, Switzerland, and other locations around the world.