Universities often teach subjects in isolation. Imagine the effort Fiona Charnley of Exeter University put into developing a cross-campus MSc on the circular economy. Similarly, consider the

Universities often teach subjects in isolation. Imagine the effort Fiona Charnley of Exeter University put into developing a cross-campus MSc on the circular economy. Similarly, consider the challenge Chris Grantham, a lead designer at IDEO, faced in convincing colleagues about a new, circular approach to product design.

Charnley and Grantham will share how they achieved these remarkable changes. They will discuss who they needed to persuade and their strategies. Learn valuable lessons from those who have successfully driven institutional change.

Hear from leading experts on the future of sustainable mobility. Speakers include Britta Gross (RMI), Michael Backstrom (Southern California Edison), Chris King (Siemens), and Rick Spina (General

Hear from leading experts on the future of sustainable mobility. Speakers include Britta Gross (RMI), Michael Backstrom (Southern California Edison), Chris King (Siemens), and Rick Spina (General Motors).

They will discuss the massive potential to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector by shifting towards an electrified, more efficient system.

At the inaugural Circular Economy Pacific Summit, acclaimed author Chris Kutarna joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to discuss implementing circular economy principles in New Zealand and

At the inaugural Circular Economy Pacific Summit, acclaimed author Chris Kutarna joined the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to discuss implementing circular economy principles in New Zealand and leveraging indigenous knowledge to address global challenges.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. It has emerged as a global thought leader, influencing business, government, and academia with support from its philanthropic and knowledge partners.

Explore our work and connect with us online at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insights.

"Built to Last" won first place in The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU 17) video contest. This short film explores the connection between New Urbanism and environmental

"Built to Last" won first place in The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU 17) video contest. This short film explores the connection between New Urbanism and environmental issues.

Independent filmmaker John Paget (www.pagetfilms.com) created the film in collaboration with First+Main Media (Drew Ward, Chris Elisara, and John Paget). More information is available at www.firstandmain.tv.

Chris Leinberger, a visiting fellow with the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program, spoke at NDN's Capitol Hill event on January 14, 2009.

Also a

Chris Leinberger, a visiting fellow with the Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program, spoke at NDN's Capitol Hill event on January 14, 2009.

Also a real estate developer, Leinberger discussed the future of clean transportation. He also addressed the significant role developers play in the economy, noting their connection to two of the last three recessions.

"Active Hope," by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, challenges feel-good denial, cynical disengagement, and baseless optimism. Macy emphasizes that there are no comforting certainties or guarantees

"Active Hope," by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, challenges feel-good denial, cynical disengagement, and baseless optimism. Macy emphasizes that there are no comforting certainties or guarantees for safeguarding civilization or conscious life. We may be attending a dying world or birthing a new evolution, but the book stresses the imperative to act on issues we care about.

Inspired by "Active Hope," Cynthia Papermaster and Harvey Wasserman organized an evening of multi-issue presentations on January 10, 2016, at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.

To learn more, order "Active Hope" from Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

The Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit was hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

This event was held in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and

The Ōhanga Āmiomio - Circular Economy Pacific Summit was hosted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

This event was held in partnership with the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment and Scion, and supported by The Nature Conservancy.

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