World leaders taking part in the G20 Summit at London's ExCeL Centre this week will be hoping that they can come up with a solution to the world's economic woes.
But one expert believes that the political convention, which has left large chunks of the capital on high security alert, could also mark the beginning of Britain's leadership in sustainable design, Design Week reports.
Speaking to the website, trade minister Mervyn Davies suggested that many of the environmental issues currently preoccupying the public consciousness will be discussed at the summit, which takes place on April 2nd.
'This year's G20 meeting will provide an opportunity for the world to come together on sustainable design in the UK,' he said.
Mr Davies predicted that sustainable design will become increasingly important in Britain over the next 20 to 30 years, as political leaders work towards a low-carbon economy.
US president Barack Obama will be joining prime minister Gordon Brown and other heads of state from the world's most powerful economies.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been drafted in to prepare a special banquet for the G20 leaders at Downing Street on April 1st.
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