Beyond Divestment: Climate-Concerned Philanthropists Pledge to Move Billions to Wind and Solar

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Trendspotting, Beyond GDP

Beyond Divestment: Climate-Concerned Philanthropists Pledge to Move Billions to Wind and Solar Thursday, 18 September 2014 12:48 By Chuck Collins, YES! Magazine | Report (Image: Wind energy via Shutterstock) This story is part of the Climate in Our Hands collaboration between Truthout and YES! Magazine. As the United Nations Climate …

Do you know one of the next 25 social enterprise stars?

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Do you know one of the next 25 social enterprise stars? RSF Social Finance is looking to fund at least 25 new borrowers over the next year—and we’re launching a campaign to find them. We know there are exciting enterprises that could grow with our help, but they may not …

Book Review: Parent Power

Jay OwenBooks and Reviews

Parent Power: The Key to America’s Prosperity: Why do we permit babies to have one, two or three strikes against them at birth and endanger our nation’s future? By Jack C. Westman, M.D., CreateSpace Independent Publishing, 2013   “Dr. Weston’s well-research, bold proposal  focusing  on  how to give our children …

Impact Forum 2013 – investing in inclusion

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Advisors' Forum

Impact Forum 2013 was held on the 13th and 14th of June at Biopolis, in Buona Vista, Singapore. Plenaries, breakout sessions, workshops and individual talks created discussions bringing to light key issues and innovations pertaining to the overall theme of Investing in Inclusion.   Key sectors highlighted in the sessions …

WWF: Do you care about a clean, healthy future for people and the planet?

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

  Do you care about a clean, healthy future for people and the planet? Our Pledge We believe our future can, and should, be powered by nature. The energy systems in place across the planet within the next four years will define the world’s climate change path for generations. All countries have a …

ON FIRST INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS, BAN CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Jay OwenBeyond GDP

ON FIRST INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS, BAN CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT New York, Mar 20 2013 10:00AM Marking the first ever International Day of Happiness, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on the international community to commit to an inclusive and sustainable human development that will improve the well-being of …

Money Out. People In.

Ethical MarketsSRI/ESG News

We at Ethical Markets support this campaign to reform US politics. – Hazel Henderson, Editor Our best wishes go out to those in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. While the East Coast navigates this devastating time, let’s work together to get out the vote. Money out. People in. That’s the …

Giving Pledge follows in W&GF footsteps: Holds “inspirational” gathering of philanthropists

kristySRI/ESG News

A publication from Wealth and Giving … An update on the W&GF Community · Giving Pledge follows in W&GF footsteps: Holds “inspirational” gathering of philanthropists · W&GF announces appointment of Randy Hustvedt as Senior Advisor · “Magic” Johnson lends his voice and support to The Council of Unity work against …