Robert Swan: How Renewable Energy and Sustainable Societies Can Save Antarctica (and the Rest of the Planet)
Event Details
On June 15, 2011, Resources for the Future hosted a discussion with Robert Swan. Renowned polar explorer, environmental leader, and motivational speaker, Robert Swan (OBE) shared his passion for the environment and experiences from the past 25 years in a talk punctuated with stunning visuals and humor at RFF on June 15th. Swan, who referred to himself as “the only person stupid enough to walk to both the North and South Poles,” made pleas for protecting the Antarctic from resource exploitation and making a global commitment to transition the world economy to renewable energy.
At the RFF event, Swan made the first announcement of his new project—working with the U.S. Marines to help promote and showcase their use of renewable technologies. He noted that renewable energy will help lighten the weight of soldiers’ packs and reduce the need for helicopter drops of fuel and batteries.
Speakers
- Robert Swan, polar explorer, environmental leader, and motivational speaker
