UN WORLD SUMMIT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM

THE GETTY CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 24, 2002 -- 5:00-8:00 p.m.

The United Nations -- in conjunction with UCLA Burkle Center of
International Relations, USC Sustainable Cities Program, the UN Foundation
and a range of civic groups -- invites you to a forum in Los Angeles on
Wednesday, April 24, about the World Summit on Sustainable Development and the crucial issues it will address.

UN Under-Secretary-General Nitan Desai -- the Secretary-General of the
Johannesburg Summit -- will open the session at 5 p.m. He will be joined by
Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown and California Secretary for Resources Mary Nichols. Panel discussions featuring leaders from business, politics,
environmental and civic groups will follow. The meeting will end with a
buffet reception and final remarks from international speakers, including
noted Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto.

Space is limited -- as is guest parking at the Getty Center -- so please
confirm as soon as possible whether you can attend to Kari-Anne Kilbert,
eventrsvp@att.net or 818/546-8663.

PROGRAM

5:00 p.m. Opening Plenary
"How Far Have We Come Since the 1992 UN Earth Summit And What Are The New Challenges for The Planet, Its People And Resources?"

Moderated by: Bill Rosendahl, Vice President, Adelphia Communications
UN Under-Secretary-General Nitin Desai
Mary Nichols, California Secretary for Resources US Administration Representative
Jerry Brown, Mayor, Oakland

6:00 p.m. Panel Discussions
"Harnessing Globalization To Support Equitable And Responsible Growth."

Moderated by: Michael Intriligator, Director, Burkle Center for International Relations, UCLA
Robert Mundell, Nobel Laureate in Economics, Columbia University
Al Harberger, Professor of Economics, UCLA
Mark Bernstein, Economist, Rand
Nyaguthii Chege, National Resources Defense Council

"Our Planet: Attaining Sustainable Energy and Water Supplies and
Preserving Our Oceans."

Moderated by: Matt Petersen, President and CEO, Global Green USA
Paul Boyer, Nobel Laureate and Professor of Chemistry & Biology, UCLA
Katherine Ellis, Co-Author, The New Economy of Nature: The Quest to Make
Conservation Profitable
Fran Diamond, Chairwoman, California Water Quality Board, LA Region
Tim Carmichael, Executive Director, Coalition for Clean Air

7:00 p.m. Buffet Reception and Discussion
"The International Perspective On Sustainable Development"

UN Under Secretary-General Nitin Desai
Hernando de Soto, President, Institute for Liberty and Democracy Diplomatic Representative