[November 14, 2008] Boston-Power CEO Speaks at 'Road to Copenhagen' Conference Tweet (Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, founder and CEO of Boston-Power, a provider of Lithium-ion batteries for portable power, shared her vision for the vital role that next-generation energy storage can play to offset global warming. Dr. Lampe-Onnerud presented her remarks to 100 senior government officials, business executives, environmentalists, academicians and technologists assembled at the "Road to Copenhagen" conference in Brussels, Belgium. "Road to Copenhagen" refers to the 2009 United Nations Conference on Climate Change to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark. The initiative builds on the Global Leadership for Climate Action project launched in 2007 by the Club of Madrid and the United Nations Foundation. The aim of Road to Copenhagen is to ensure that business and other key strategic stakeholders have a direct input into the post-Kyoto Protocol agreement process. Dr. Lampe-Onnerud was invited to the Brussels conference as an expert on energy storage and provided particular insight into the topic of access to technology and capacity building. Her input and that of those in attendance is reflected in the range of practical proposals put forth on how to solve the climate change challenge. Also participating in the conference were European Commission Vice President Margot WallstrOm, former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and former Prime Minister of Norway Gro Harlem Brundtland. "In a time of global financial constraints we must invest in a future of innovation, quality and sustainability," said Dr. Lampe-Onnerud. "It is essential for businesses everywhere to take the lead in delivering marketable solutions for sustainable development. The Road to Copenhagen offers Boston-Power a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in providing these types of solutions. We believe we have a responsibility to join leaders from around the world in the planning of a new international agreement on climate change." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]