Daniel Burrus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
One of the central principles of the Anticipatory Organization model is to move beyond the idea of mere competition. By that, I mean going past the idea of measuring your organization’s success and performance against others. Instead, set your own standards through transformational planning and ongoing innovation. In so doing, you redefine the concept of risk management.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
By Claude Nahon We see it happening every day: the world is moving towards lower carbon energy, more decentralized production, and increased technology. This transition to the low-carbon economy also means that individuals may need to become more actively involved in understanding and choosing the source of their daily energy needs. We may even need to learn how to consume electricity differently.
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AAEE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
While the civil engineer has a big role to play in the construction of mines, the environmental engineer dedicated to sustainability probably wouldn’t approve of. Here lies the nature battle between the two disciplines of engineering that are tied together closely. Civil engineers are responsible for structural construction projects that have the potential to be… The post ASCE vs SEE: A Nature Battle appeared first on AAEE.net - Environmental Engineering.
Edouard Stenger
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Many of us these days are horrified at the situation Puerto Rico is currently witnessing. An island with a population of 3.5 million people, it currently has very little electricity or water access. . As officials announced this weekend, after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico could be without grid power for up to six months. This is a serious threat to the stability of both local society and economy.
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.
Roel Nieuwenkamp
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
By Roel Nieuwenkamp, Chair of the OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct. This article was originally published on Development Matters blog on 25 September 2017. September 25, 2017 marks World SDG Action Day. A couple of months ago during the OECD’s Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct,1 I heard a new term: SDG washing.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
SDSN Switzerland’s discussion paper outlines important considerations for the effective national implementation of Agenda 2030. The paper includes comments and recommendations to create a transformational and multidisciplinary sustainable development strategy for Switzerland based on scientific knowledge. SDSN Switzerland defines the following priority areas: Through five chapters, the discussion paper promotes a scientific and multidisciplinary approach for effective action on the SDGs in Switz
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
The SDSN has a new network! SDSN Greece is the 23rd national and regional network in the networks program and adds to a wide array of coverage in the Mediterranean region. The launch event kicked off on September 6, 2017, with an executive meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of the SDSN. An executive pre-launch dinner of the Leadership Council of SDSN Greece followed, where Prof.
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