This text provides an overview of a three-day green roof course, led by Dusty Gedge and John Little. The course highlights the significant benefits of green roofs, including enhanced biodiversity,

This text provides an overview of a three-day green roof course, led by Dusty Gedge and John Little. The course highlights the significant benefits of green roofs, including enhanced biodiversity, extended roof waterproofing lifespan, and contributions to nature conservation.

For additional information, please visit LivingRoofs.org. Dusty Gedge also serves as President of the European Federation of Green Roof Associations.

Ilarion Larry Merculieff, President of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways, brings over 40 years of experience serving indigenous peoples,

Ilarion Larry Merculieff, President of the Global Center for Indigenous Leadership and Lifeways, brings over 40 years of experience serving indigenous peoples, including the Aleuts of the Pribilof Islands.

At the AASHE 2015 Conference & Expo, he shared his vision for transforming sustainability education.

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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The Global Ethics Forum's opening ceremony, hosted by Christoph Stückelberger (Executive Director and Founder of Globethics.net), was held in Bangalore, India, from January 3-5. The event focused

The Global Ethics Forum's opening ceremony, hosted by Christoph Stückelberger (Executive Director and Founder of Globethics.net), was held in Bangalore, India, from January 3-5. The event focused on "Equal in an Unequal World: The Value of Values in Responsible Business."

The 2014 conference at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) featured influential high-profile leaders. Speakers represented business, government, academia, and civil society, including international chairs Walter Fust, S.D. Shibulal, and Mervyn King, alongside other prominent experts.

Dr. Cao Hui, Huawei's Vice President for European Public Affairs, was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, this event

Dr. Cao Hui, Huawei's Vice President for European Public Affairs, was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, this event commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework. Its aim is to foster inclusive, people-centric information societies through digital cooperation.

Rhone Resch, President of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the organization's new first-quarter data on the solar industry's performance in a challenging

Rhone Resch, President of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the organization's new first-quarter data on the solar industry's performance in a challenging economy.

During an OnPoint discussion, Resch addressed the environment for bringing renewables online and the competition between renewable energy sources and natural gas.

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Sustainability: Economist, Arthur Brooks talks about culture from his view as American Enterprise Institute

Sustainability: Economist, Arthur Brooks talks about culture from his view as American Enterprise Institute President. He argues in his book, The Battle: How the Fight between Free Enterprise and Big Government Will Shape America's Future, that "most Americans don't see free enterprise as just an economic matter, they see it as kind of a lifestyle issue, they see it as the bedrock of American culture and that's about 70 percent of the population."

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global association of 200 CEO-led companies focused on sustainable development.

He emphasizes that climate change is primarily a competitiveness issue for businesses. Those operating under resource and pollution constraints must innovate.

Ultimately, companies delivering green and clean solutions will emerge as winners. (ABC Radio/Australia)

The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House. This comes as President Biden recently highlighted that climate action can drive job creation and economic

The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House. This comes as President Biden recently highlighted that climate action can drive job creation and economic growth. There's unprecedented momentum in D.C. for carbon pricing legislation.

Help capitalize on this opportunity by asking your Representative to cosponsor the Act. Use our quick and easy email template to contact them: https://www.cclusa.org/write

On January 28th at 12pm (EST), Gary Lawrence, AECOM's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, will discuss how the company delivers solutions.

He will detail AECOM's approach to

On January 28th at 12pm (EST), Gary Lawrence, AECOM's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, will discuss how the company delivers solutions.

He will detail AECOM's approach to creating, enhancing, and sustaining the world's built, natural, and social environments. Learn more about Gary Lawrence.