About the Wirth Chair
The Wirth Chair is committed to helping governments, businesses, non-profit groups and community organizations form sustainable development partnerships that carefully balance economic, environmental and expanded social welfare objectives and strategies.
Mission
The mission of the Wirth Chair is to foster effective sustainable development strategies that will strive to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. --The Brundtland Commission
The Wirth Chair works to develop:
- Meaningful environmental protection policies and programs
- Cost-effective energy management and energy efficiency programs
- Sound greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies
- Fair and effective growth management strategies
For more information about its staff, programs, publications and events, visit the Wirth Chair website