This talk, presented at the TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete online event on October 17, 2020, focused on "Making sense of climate change on Crete: Taking Action." It explained how climate

This talk, presented at the TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete online event on October 17, 2020, focused on "Making sense of climate change on Crete: Taking Action." It explained how climate change is driving global shifts in sustainable finance, influencing banking, insurance, and investments. The presentation highlighted the mandatory integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues into business strategy and finance.

Michael Spanos, Founder & Managing Director of Global Sustain Group, delivered the address. An Expert Advisor to the European Commission on Sustainable Development Goals, he leads projects in sustainable finance and ESG performance. He also lectures internationally and collaborates with organizations like PRI and the European Commission. For more, visit globalsustaingroup.com or connect on LinkedIn. Learn about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

In October 2011, Michael Stephens attended the "Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture" session at the Salzburg Global Seminar. While there, he shared insights from the

In October 2011, Michael Stephens attended the "Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture" session at the Salzburg Global Seminar. While there, he shared insights from the conference on his blog, "Tame the Web".

Dr. Stephens is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.

Michael Boyko advocates for urgent action on global water scarcity, emphasizing the critical balance between increasing demand and diminishing natural replenishment. His extensive expertise spans

Michael Boyko advocates for urgent action on global water scarcity, emphasizing the critical balance between increasing demand and diminishing natural replenishment. His extensive expertise spans water use in heavy industries like manufacturing, power, and mining, where he applies electrochemical technologies and process equipment solutions.

As the founder of Dynamic Water Technologies (DWT), Michael developed innovative treatment methods that conserve water, reduce chemical additives, and offer cost savings over traditional approaches. DWT's time-tested solutions are implemented worldwide. Michael, who holds a BS in Finance from Arizona State University, regularly consults with global industries. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Michael Mehaffy, Executive Director of the Sustasis Foundation, spoke to the Downtown Portland Association on February 28, 2023, about the city's urban challenges. The full discussion is available

Michael Mehaffy, Executive Director of the Sustasis Foundation, spoke to the Downtown Portland Association on February 28, 2023, about the city's urban challenges. The full discussion is available here: https://www.sustasis.org/dna-chat

Dr. Mehaffy is an internationally recognized urban development researcher, educator, and consultant. He directs the Sustasis Foundation, an Oregon non-profit focused on urban issues, and has held academic appointments in seven countries. His experience includes consulting for Portland and Metro, teaching at the University of Oregon, and managing the pioneering Orenco Station transit-oriented development.

With a keen interest in Portland's urban successes and lessons, Dr. Mehaffy considers the city a second home, though he now lives in the Columbia Gorge.

This interview features Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Spence discussing strategies for

This interview features Nobel Prize-winning economist Michael Spence discussing strategies for stronger global economic growth.

Spence is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and a professor emeritus at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He also chairs the Commission on Growth and Development, established in 2006 to focus on growth and poverty reduction in developing nations.

Published by McKinsey and Company on April 6, 2015.

A panel of BSR alumni recently convened to discuss the significant evolution of sustainable business practices over the past 25 years.

The panel featured prominent leaders such as Kara

A panel of BSR alumni recently convened to discuss the significant evolution of sustainable business practices over the past 25 years.

The panel featured prominent leaders such as Kara Hurst from Amazon, Michael Kobori of Levi Strauss & Co., and Wei Dong Zhou, representing both the Alliance of Green Consumption and Green Supply Chain, China, and The Sustainability Consortium.

Michael Kobori, VP of Social and Environmental Sustainability at