Maldives President to participate CNN’s special debate on Earth

April 22nd is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and to mark the milestone, CNN International is launching extensive environmental coverage through two special programs:

'The Special Debate for Earth's Frontiers: The Future of Energy' features a panel of experts at the forefront of environmental change as they discuss the pressing challenges facing the world today; and 'Green Light for Business', a week of insights on the impact businesses has on the natural world.

'The Special Debate for Earth's Frontiers: The Future of Energy' features a panel of experts at the forefront of environmental change as they discuss the pressing challenges facing the world today.

Hosted by CNN's Anna Coren, 'The Special Debate for Earth's Frontiers: The Future of Energy' takes place in Seoul, South Korea. The unique discussion joins a panel of leaders to address the critical question in today's fast developing society – on development and sustainability of the planet.  The esteemed panel of speakers comprises of James Cameron, Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, Chinese Film Director, Changhua Wu, Chairman  & CEO of Puma, Jochen Zeitz.

President Mohamed Nasheed is widely credited for playing an instrumental part in bringing freedom and democracy to the Maldives won the 09 Anna Lindh Prize, in recognition of his work promoting human rights, democracy and environmental protection. In September 09, Time magazine declared him a ‘Hero of the Environment'. During last week UK’s The Independent has awarded him, Politician of the Year on Climate Change.

The debate airs on CNN International on Thursday April 29th at 8:30pm, Friday April 30th at 12:30am, Saturday May 1st at 3:30pm, May 2nd at 1:30am, 4:00am, 11:00am, 3:30pm and 11:00pm HKT.

Also in the first week of May, CNN will keep its green focus by dedicating a week of programming to examine how industry is coping with the environmental challenges of conducting business in a global marketplace. 'Green Light for Business' looks at companies that are making an effort to be more environmentally-friendly, from the supply chain to the production line.

Throughout the week from May 3rd, CNN correspondents will be reporting live from five continents in primetime news programs. The coverage will culminate with a half-hour special airing on Sunday May 9th at 1230am and 7pm, Monday May 10th at 10am, Tuesday May 11th at 830pm and Wednesday May 12th at 1230am (Hong Kong Time).