Planet - Tackling the global resources challenge
In this respect, Julius Baer Next Generation – Planet, focuses on three central topics: water, energy and agriculture.
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 | WaterFor many of us, drinking water is something that we take for granted. And because of that, it is perhaps often traded below its true value. Yet globally, water is a scarce and extremely unevenly distributed resource. Our energy consumption is dependent on water, and a growing global population means that more water is needed and that water is really a |
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 | The energy transitionOur ever-growing thirst for energy and our dependence on fossil fuels is driving up costs and harming our environment. Consequently, people are reassessing what they have learnt about production, and the consumption of energy resources. We are already seeing an increasing shift away from oil towards more efficient and environmentally compatible renewable energy. This transition in the energy sector has opened up a whole new field of investment opportunities. |
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 | Global agricultureA combination of population growth, increasing wealth and urbanisation has caused us to change our eating habits and increased the demand for food. Besides these demographic challenges, the growing importance of alternative fuel and the rising shortage of land resources mean that heightened agricultural productivity is essential. |
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Further Information
Investment Conference
The Investment Conference took place on 31.01.2011:
Electronic Paper
Julius Baer Next Generation - Planet - Volume 01/2011