The International Green Growth Forum is taking place in Cardiff today, 03 March.

The Forum, in collaboration with the Welsh Government and The Climate Group, will bring together regional government representatives and international and Welsh business leaders to discuss best practice and how they can work together to become more innovative, efficient and sustainable.

Delegates will hear from a variety of high profile speakers during the day including government representatives from California, Catalonia and Quebec as well as representatives from global companies like Philips, BT and Nestle.


Minister for Economy Science and Transport, Edwina Hart, said: "Our commitment to creating a prosperous and sustainable economy in Wales which promotes economic growth and innovation whilst protecting our natural resources is strong and clear - we are already delivering results in this important area.

"Using previous and current European funding streams, technology and project developers have already invested £34.5million - £20million EU funding, matched by £14.5million from private sector investment - in new and innovative tidal and wave stream energy projects, including key developments by Tidal Energy Limited, Minesto and Marine Power Energy Systems."

(CD)