Global transformations will put pressure on natural resources, but also create enormous opportunities to maximize efficiency. New technology solutions will be essential in driving improvements in efficiency and creating alternatives in energy and materials.

We are at the cusp of an era of abundance when the tradeoffs between economic output and natural resources inputs can be decoupled. New business models, technologies and policy frameworks can accelerate that process.

• What are the low hanging fruits for efficiency gains in the use of natural resources?
• What are the key technologies that will enable efficiency in natural resources?
• What is the role of impact investment? How can that be expanded?
• What regulatory frameworks are needed? Where are they more advanced in the globe?