We are proud to announce that the China Greentech Initiative (CGTI) team has joined the Paulson Institute

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Greentech

September 10, 2014   Dear China Greentech Community,   We are proud to announce that the China Greentech Initiative (CGTI) team has joined the Paulson Institute (PI), in a move that will take our work to new heights. At the Paulson Institute, the CGTI team, capabilities and assets will support the expansion …

GEMS Water: Global water quality data to inform SDGs

Jay OwenTrendspotting, Earth Systems Science

  ENB on the Side Coverage of Selected Side Events at the First UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Issue No. 2 – Wednesday, 25 June 2014 Events convened on Tuesday, 24 June 2014 GEMS Water: Global water quality data to inform SDGs Presented by UNEP/DEWA …

Beyond GDP: Measuring progress, true wealth, and the wellbeing of nations

Jay OwenBeyond GDP

  Beyond GDP Measuring progress, true wealth, and the wellbeing of nations May 2014 newsletter   Interview Quote In the spotlight   In brief Agenda On the web   In this edition of the Beyond GDP newsletter: Interview with Enrico Giovannini Quote from Wayne Visser Spotlight on Using beyond GDP …

SUMMARY OF THE TENTH SESSION OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY OPEN WORKING GROUP ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Jay OwenSustainability News

PDF format SUMMARY OF THE TENTH SESSION OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY OPEN WORKING GROUP ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 31 MARCH – 4 APRIL 2014 The tenth session of the UN General Assembly Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) took place from 31 March – 4 April …

Future 500 Newsletter: COME CELEBRATE FUTURE 500’S NEW DIGS

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Beyond GDP

Join us on November 6th for our Open House in San Francisco   Future 500 Newsletter October 2013 The bridge between corporations and NGOs COME CELEBRATE FUTURE 500’S NEW DIGS   Join us on November 6th at our new San Francisco office. Cocktail with our team and board, relax with a glass of wine and …

Oil, Gas, and Mining Transparency: Momentum Rises to Lift Africa’s Resource Curse

kristyReforming Global Finance

Check out these wonderful diagrams tracking illicit financial flows!, Editor Hazel Henderson Oil, Gas, and Mining Transparency Momentum Rises to Lift Africa’s Resource Curse The New York Times (Op-Ed), September 14, 2012 By Kofi Annan Across Africa, oil, gas and minerals are being discovered more often than ever before. Nowhere …

Africa Regional Meeting Prepares Africa Consensus Statement to Rio+20

kristySustainability News

Africa Regional Meeting Prepares Africa Consensus Statement to Rio+20 25_October 2011: The UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD or Rio+20) Africa Regional Preparatory Meeting was organized by UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union (AU). Participants deliberated on the themes and objectives …

Forum 2000 Conference Attendees Addressed by Dissident Aung San Suu Kyi and Invited to Continue Discussions on the Rule of Law

kristyGlobal Citizen

Forum 2000 Conference Attendees Addressed by Dissident Aung San Suu Kyi and Invited to Continue Discussions on the Rule of Law Prague, October 10, 2011 The first day of Forum 2000 Conference brought a number of panel discussions and remarks at various venues in Prague. Among other topics, the main …