Biofuels were heralded as a greener solution to growing energy needs, however they have recently come under fire for being environmentally unfriendly and contributing to a world food crisis.

    Scientists have told us that the evidence the Earth is warming is "unequivocal" and The WHO Director-General has warned that vulnerable populations are at the greatest risk of projected impacts of continued climate change.

Geneva, 9 January 2008 - WBCSD President Björn Stigson argues that a fair and competitive global market that is non-discriminatory is essential to further the economic opportunities of developing countries. Also, for international trade to be effective in reducing poverty, more effective financial and technical assistance must be forthcoming to increase production and trade capacities in many developing countries.