- September 16, 2008 - As the world hurtles toward ecological and social collapse, the acclaimed Bioneers Conference presents a panorama of breakthrough solutions. From the cutting-edge science of Biomimicry to social innovations addressing political governance, racial justice and restoration economy, Bioneers features leading social and scientific innovators with practical solutions to restore Earth's imperiled ecosystems and heal our human communities. The 19th Annual Bioneers Conference highlights game-changing breakthroughs that educate, inspire and mobilize:

• Biomimicry Climate-Change Solutions: Technology Inspired by Nature's Design

• Green-Collar Jobs, Racial Justice and the Restoration Economy
• State and Regional Renewable Energy Alliances to Stop Global Warming
• Precautionary Strategies for Environmental and Children's Health
• How Women's Leadership is Changing Science and Society
• Google Earth and Digital Media Innovations for Social Good

National conference speakers include:
Naomi Klein, Bestselling author of Shock Doctrine, globalization critic and democracy advocate
Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman of Interface, Inc., green business visionary leader
David Orr, Top environmental educator on the Presidential Climate Action Plan
Janine Benyus, Biomimicry leader, author of Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
Erica Fernandez, Youth environmental justice leader, Brower Youth Award Winner
Kavita N. Ramdas, President and CEO, Global Fund for Women, women's rights advocate
Sandra Steingraber, Environmental health biologist and author of Living Downstream
Greg Watson, Renewable energy leader, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative/Governor's Office
Lucas Benitez, Co-director of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers for farm worker rights
Rick Reed, Co-founder of RE-AMP, a 7-state Midwest regional renewable energy collaborative Dune Lankard, Founder of RED OIL Network and recipient of Time's "Hero of the Planet."
Paul Stamets, Innovator of myco-technologies using fungi to detoxify and restore ecosystems
Alexandra Cousteau, Granddaughter of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a leading oceans advocate

About the Bioneers Conference
Since 1990, the Bioneers Conference has provided a highly acclaimed, leading-edge forum to foster a culture of solutions to connect people, ideas, issues, and networks in "globalocal" movements. Bioneers celebrates the genius of people and nature to restore Earth’s imperiled ecosystems and heal our human communities.

To register for the conference, please go to http://www.bioneers.org/conference.