Clean Techies
MARCH 26, 2018
A new court case has given oil companies the opportunity to admit, on the record in open court, that climate change is real. Learn the implications of this for climate, business, and investing.
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 22, 2018
Testing ideas, documenting success and scaling initiatives are critical to making progress on the SDGs. Many organizations are supporting various efforts for countries to accelerate progress by piloting innovative solutions which address some of the world’s pressing issues. Within this context, the SDSN Southeast Asia network, in partnership with Hero X, launched the Island of Happiness Coastal Design Competition , the first in a series of sustainability initiatives planned for the Kura Kura Bal
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Edouard Stenger
MARCH 5, 2018
Enlightenment Now is Steven Pinker’s latest book. Pinker was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2004 and his books are regularly featured in the best-selling lists. . While the purpose of this book is commendable – to show with extensive use of data that we are living in the best of times – two reasons made me cringe while reading it.
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 28, 2018
Ask anyone in your organization to outline their responsibilities, and you’ll generally get the usual list—sales, marketing, employee benefits and other similar tasks. Innovation? Sorry, not on the docket. That’s somebody else’s concern. This can be a dangerous mind-set. We are living in a time of transformational innovation—not mere change, but game-changing digital disruption.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 15, 2018
On March 13, 2018, the SDSN Australia/Pacific , in partnership with the Australian Council for International Development ( ACFID ), Australian Council of Social Service ( ACOSS ), Global Compact Network Australia ( GCNA ), and the United Nations Association of Australia ( UNAA ), hosted the country’s second SDG Summit. Nearly 300 representatives of government, civil society, academia, and business gathered to discuss how to unlock the opportunities of the SDGs.
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 6, 2018
The Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo has been chosen as the Canadian host of The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). SDSN Canada is part of a global SDSN movement to build a network of universities, research centers, civil society organizations, and knowledge institutions. With over 700 participating institutions worldwide, SDSN members work together, to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the S
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Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 2, 2018
By Abigail Orzolek On Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2018. Professor Sachs hosted Robert Lustig, MD at Buell Hall on the Columbia University campus to discuss the focus of Dr. Lustig’s latest publication, The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains. Health, in its simplest terms, requires a diet of whole foods, but the United States food industry is overwhelming filled with processed food & beverage options that fail to provide nutri
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 14, 2018
No matter the industry or particular field, competition is the business of the day. Regardless of what you and your organization do in terms of products or services, there’s inevitably someone else offering a competitive alternative. Your goal is to “beat” those competitors, however that might be measured—greater sales, more customers, whatever the benchmark.
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 21, 2018
Being anticipatory can mean many things. In some cases, it’s about identifying opportunities for major digital disruption that you yourself can introduce (think Uber, Kickstarter and other innovations that set entire industries on their ear.). But being anticipatory also means being aware of outside disruptions that may impact you—and how to prepare accordingly.
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 7, 2018
SDSN Amazonia and the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation ( FAS ) are again offering the Amazon Summer School , a 21-day practical course to cultivate global sustainability leaders. The program will be held in the community of Tumbira, located in the Rio Negro Reserve in the north of Brazil. The course leverages experiential learning experiences in the Amazon to transform people, organizations, and relationships.
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Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 3, 2018
South Asia is home to nearly forty percent of the world population, yet accounts for less than ten percent of world GDP [1]. It is home to several paradoxes- amongst the highest economic growth rates in the world coexist with the high rates of poverty, malnutrition, and mortality. Some of the world’s most dynamic economies are in this region; rapid urbanization, and rising economic opportunities have combined to put pressure on terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 7, 2018
Consider these interesting statistics when it comes to privacy: Google commands 77 percent of search advertising revenue in the United States. Between them, Google and Facebook control 56 percent of the mobile advertising market. At first glance, they sound like monopolies, don’t they? And, if that’s the case, why hasn’t the government pursued action?
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