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Many believe our economic model is broken. Pioneers like Maurice Strong, Bjorn Stigson, Matthew Kiernan, and Jonathon Porritt advocate challenging current orthodoxies. They envision a transition from an economically-driven framework to one founded on ecological infrastructure.
This perspective is featured in one of twenty Ray Anderson Memorial Interviews. These interviews are part of The Regeneration Project, a joint initiative by Sustainability and GlobeScan.
Many believe our current economic model is broken. Pioneers such as Maurice Strong, Bjorn Stigson, Matthew Kiernan, and Jonathon Porritt emphasize the need to challenge existing orthodoxies.
They advocate transitioning from an economically-driven framework to one that acknowledges ecological infrastructure as its foundation.
Governments are responsible for establishing the systems, incentives, and regulatory frameworks essential for sustainable development. While a shared vision is hoped for at Rio+20, historical governmental actions have often lacked courage.
Speakers include Vandana Shiva, Jonathon Porritt, Jim MacNeill, Mark Moody-Stuart, David Suzuki, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Nitin Desai, and Achim Steiner.
Civil society, particularly NGOs, initiates change. Through their activism, speed, and collaborative methods, they effectively influence both UN processes and private sector entities.
Key speakers include Jonathon Porritt, Vandana Shiva, Nitin Desai, Lester Brown, Bill Ford, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Yolanda Kakabadse, and Gro Harlem Brundtland.
Tokyo Rose presents "Save Planet Earth," the official song for Earth Day Events in the 2012 Earth Day Calendar. Its powerful message warns, "Global Warming is your Warning."
The band Tokyo Rose originated as an 80's rock group.
Devoted to finding "the sound of life," Fellé innovates by transforming recyclable materials and everyday objects like pails, lids, and pots into musical instruments. This unique approach has earned him the title "musical wizard" from Dominican music critics.
Explore Fellé's music on Soundclick and view photos from TEDxSantoDomingo.
Segun Adefila is a performance artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He holds a B.A. in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos and is a founding member and Artistic Director of the Crown Troupe of Africa, a dance-theater company in Bariga, Lagos State.
His TEDx presentation explores themes of culture, the value of staying rooted, and the importance of personal accountability.
Sha Sukang delivered a speech at the High-Level Consultation on 'Realising Inclusive and Green Growth: Business & Industry Consultation with Government and Civil Society.' This event occurred at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 11, 2012.
Further information is available on the Rio+20 Summit.
Sir Mark Moody Stuart, a member of the Foundation for the Global Compact and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), was interviewed in Beijing in January 2011.
He discussed the vital importance of Integrated Reporting in today's business environment. The interview also covered the crucial next steps required to ensure its continued success.
The CBC has produced a documentary exploring the life and career of Maurice Strong.
Strong was a prominent figure, known as both an oil executive and an environmentalist, instrumental in the creation of The Kyoto Protocol.
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 video suggests a significant evolutionary leap: inner spiritual evolution, as vital as life's emergence. Russell argues this shift in consciousness is crucial for successfully managing global crises.
Order books by Peter Russell by clicking the image, or visit his website for more information.
Kurt Hoelting, author of "The Circumference of Home: One Man's Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life," gave a talk on June 16, 2010, at East West Bookshop in Seattle, WA. He shared his adventure to achieve a more sustainable and local lifestyle, notably by not using a car for an entire year.
Hoelting's journey offers an excellent model for anyone seeking to embrace sustainability. You can purchase his book here or visit your local bookstore.
Paul Sorensen, Ph.D., an engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, co-founded Hibbitt, Karlsson & Sorensen, Inc.
He addresses petroleum-related challenges, advocating for environmental damage mitigation rather than outright elimination or reversal strategies.
Barbara Ford was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the Earth & Spirit Council's Earth Day ceremony (April 20-21st) at Portland Community College/Sylvania. Ford discussed how her work shaped her life choices, emphasizing lessons from her teachers and the importance of sharing one's unique gifts. She also led an "Active Hope" workshop.
For more about her workshops and classes, visit her website. A second interview, "Active Hope, Belonging and Becoming," is also available on EarthSayers.tv.
Barbara Ford of Gaiaworkshops.net was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the Earth & Spirit Council's Earth Day ceremony (April 20-21, Portland, Oregon). During her *Active Hope* workshop, Ford stressed the importance of balancing societal disassociation with reconnection, belonging, and becoming—key tenets of her "Growing Awareness Into Action" teachings.
An activist, therapist, facilitator, singer, and artist, Ford brings over 25 years of experience working with diverse groups, including faith communities, activists, and non-profits. Learn more about her workshops at Gaiaworkshops.net/workshops/.
This clip from AMERICA REVEALED's "Food Machine" episode features ordinary people returning food production to its basics.
Watch the full episode here: http://video.pbs.org/video/2214315175
Spoken word poet and activist Drew Dellinger highlights "What can I do?" as one of life's deepest questions.
He describes the quest to answer this fundamental inquiry as a profound spiritual challenge.
Journalist Ivan Oransky explores scientific transparency in his work, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: What Retractions Tell Us About Scientific Transparency."
He also maintains the blog, Retraction Watch, which is available here.
Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, is dedicated to creating "green pathways out of poverty" and expanding the coalition fighting global warming. Learn more about Van Jones on his website.
His latest book, Rebuild the Dream, can be ordered via Amazon. A complete video featuring Van Jones is also available here.
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The Thinking Game | Full documentary | Tribeca Film Festival official selection
“The Thinking Game” is the inside story of DeepMind's groundbreaking AI research, culminating in the Nobel Prize-winning AlphaFold breakthrough. Filmed over five years by the award-winning team behind "AlphaGo," this documentary explores co-founder Demis Hassabis's lifelong pursuit of artificial general intelligence and the rigorous scientific journey from mastering strategy games to solving the 50-year-old protein folding problem.
Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival, "The Thinking Game" is now available to watch for free. For those interested in hosting a screening for a classroom, community, or workplace, visit: rocofilms.com/films/the-thinking-game/.
