“We have pioneered a methodology that is harnessing the power of online technology to accelerate women’s empowerment globally and fuel a vocal uprising.” – Jensine Larsen Founder and CEO Since I founded World Pulse in 2003, we’ve had many evolutionary moments. In just a few years we’ve grown from a …
The SRI Conference on Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing (formerly SRI in the Rockies)
The SRI Conference on Sustainable, Responsible, Impact Investing (formerly SRI in the Rockies) is the premier annual gathering of investors and investment professionals working to direct the flow of investment capital to enhance the common good. The SRI Conference offers many opportunities to meet and learn from passionate, creative people …
Call for your Suggestions: Which Songs do you associate with the Global Marshall Plan?
News – News from the Network – Call for your Suggestions: Which Songs do you associate with the Global Marshall Plan? Emotions for a World in Balance More than 33 Contact Points Worldwide Supporters in Austria, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland and strengthen the Network “Studium Generale” – Extracurricular Studies, organized …
This Week in Clean Economy: West Coast ‘Green’ Jobs Data Shows Promise
This Week in Clean Economy: West Coast ‘Green’ Jobs Data Shows Promise New report finds that California, Oregon, Washington and B.C. could triple the number of clean economy jobs to 1.5 million, with synchronized policies. by Maria Gallucci, InsideClimate News A group of West Coast leaders has made its first …
O.E.C.D. Warns of Ever-Higher Greenhouse Gas Emissions
O.E.C.D. Warns of Ever-Higher Greenhouse Gas Emissions By REUTERS Published: March 15, 2012 LONDON — Global greenhouse gas emissions could rise 50 percent by 2050 without more ambitious climate policies, as fossil fuels continue to dominate the energy mix, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday. “Unless the …
2011 Figures: Oikocredit Shows Its Strength In Diversity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2011 FIGURES: OIKOCREDIT SHOWS ITS STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY Amersfoort, 13 March 2012 – Oikocredit has concluded another year of solid return for its investors and partners, demonstrating its strength in a diverse portfolio. 2011 proved a positive year for Oikocredit – one of the world?s largest private …
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Things-To-Think-About Friday, March 16: * New Energy Now, The Numbers * Poll Of U.S. Shows Little Support For Nuclear * Army Offers $7bil, Aims For 25% New Energy By 2025 * U.S. Solar’s 2011 & 2012 Yesterday * The Study: The …
What are Sustainable Development Goals?
IGES ISSUE BRIEF for RIO+20 *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) launched the IGES Rio+20 Issue Briefs Series, contributing to negotiations on the Rio+20 outcome document. Further …
Asia-Pacific Nations Review Progress on Sustainable Transport at Un-Backed Forum
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Five Questions about SRI – Weekly Expert Interview with Lauren Smart, Executive Director, Trucost, London, United Kingdom
Five Questions about SRI – Weekly Expert Interview with Lauren Smart, Executive Director, Trucost, London, United Kingdom – March 16, 2012 By Geoffrey on March 16, 2012 Each week Emerging Markets ESG publishes an interview entitled, “Five Questions about SRI.” The interview features a practitioner’s insights about SRI in emerging …