Economists calling for “QE for the people”

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

We at ethical markets agree and have also  called for more democratized  and future-focused  ways of  designing quantitative easing :  “ the trickle up “ approach  proposed by Milton Friedman  of just taking cash up  in helicopters and throwing it out the windows “  ( seriously supported  in FOREIGN AFFAIRS …

This month we’re announcing four executive programmes for the first half of 2015

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2014 Para español haga clic aquí. Dear Friend: This month we’re announcing four executive programmes for the first half of 2015, and we’ve got other great uses of the Earth Charter and inspiring commitments from around the world. CONTENT Earth Charter Center offers four programmes in 2015 Inclusive Leadership …

Energy Self-Reliant States: Why Aren’t Rural Electric Cooperatives Champions of Local Clean Power?

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Resource Efficiency

I spoke yesterday at the Illinois Renewable Energy Fair in Oregon, IL, and the presentation will be posted shortly on ILSR.org. Being out in rural Illinois made me wonder, Why Aren’t Rural Electric Cooperatives Champions of Local Clean Power?  A few thoughts shared on the blog… Keep your energy local! …

2014 Agenda Announced! 96% Sold Out!

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

convene / connect / create COLLABORATION COMMUNIQUE  August 12, 2014               Announcing the 2014 AGENDA!                  Conversations for Change, Capacity-Building Clinics and Cluster-Forks are designed, led and attended by Delegates on a first-come, first-serve basis. The 2014 Agenda …

Earth Charter: Latin American Youth Perspective on Education for Sustainable Development

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Sustainability News

JUNE-JULY 2014 Para español haga clic aquí. Dear Friend: This edition features news from around the world of people infusing work with the Earth Charter, ongoing dialogue on sustainability issues, and a new way to connect and discuss though the Earth Charter LinkedIn group. CONTENT Latin American Youth Perspective on …

The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser   The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding   TSL Publications   ARTICLES   Crowdfunding: A Tectonic Shift in Real Estate Investing (NuWire Investor)   With the democratization of financing via different means, most prominent would be the US Jumpstart Our Business …

New Council, Maurice Strong video, education projects – Earth Charter News April-May

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

APRIL-MAY 2014 Para español haga clic aquí. Dear Friend: Earth Charter International is pleased to announce a new Council with esteemed leaders in a variety of endeavors. This newsflash also features a recent video of Maurice Strong, as well as news from around the world on education and efforts to …

New Council, Maurice Strong video, education projects – Earth Charter News April-May

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

APRIL-MAY 2014 Para español haga clic aquí. Earth Charter International is pleased to announce a new Council with esteemed leaders in a variety of endeavors. This newsflash also features a recent video of Maurice Strong, as well as news from around the world on education and efforts to use the …