The world economy is depleting the earth's natural resources, and economists cling to models that make no reference whatsoever to the biophysical basis that underpins the economy. That's why

The world economy is depleting the earth's natural resources, and economists cling to models that make no reference whatsoever to the biophysical basis that underpins the economy. That's why ecological economics is needed, says William Rees in this INET interview.

Ecological Economics.

William Rees is a bio-ecologist, ecological economist, former Director and Professor Emeritus of the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning.

Jun 13, 2011

A talk by William Mitchell titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" hosted by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association, Portland, Oregon on July 1, 2020.  

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is the largest collective

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is the largest collective threat humankind has ever faced as we are now a global culture. Individual choices to reduce their eco-footprint will not have a huge effect. Sustainability is not about acting alone, but is a collective enterprise so we must make our cities so it is possible for our citizens to live a sustainable life. We are all on the Titanic together.

Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at the University of London, highlights the universal importance of teacher quality across all nations and government types.

The

Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at the University of London, highlights the universal importance of teacher quality across all nations and government types.

The Salzburg Global Seminar, "Optimizing Talent: Closing Educational and Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide" (Dec. 2011), convened 63 participants from 24 countries. Their collective aim was to identify strategies for ensuring quality education is accessible to everyone.