Greening the Financial System: Exploring the Ways Forward

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Sustainability News, Trendspotting, Beyond GDP

Last month on the margins of the World Bank/IMF Annual meetings, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the European Banking Federation (EBF), the Institute of International Finance (IIF), the Paulson Institute, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and UN Environment convened a roundtable discussion entitled “Greening the Financial System: Exploring the Ways …

A Better World Radio: Mitchell Rabin Interviews Hazel Henderson

LaRae LongGlobal Citizen, Introduction to Ethical Markets, Beyond GDP

“Hazel Henderson’s first book “Creating Alternative Futures (1978) is now a free download on www.ethicalmarkets.com and the University of Florida Digital Library.  In 800 global libraries and in 27 languages.  Syndicated columns in 200 media outlets globally.  Less seen in the USA. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor”     Tune in Wednesdays …

The SuRe Standard Supports the Bonn-Fiji Commitment of Local and Regional Leaders

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Sustainability News, Beyond GDP

The SuRe® Standard Its Relevance for Sustainable Municipal Development The momentum towards a climate friendly future is building, but requires the commitment and coordination of actors on many levels. For strong and effective actions to be made, local and regional leaders must join forces swiftly and decisively. It was therefore …

ScienceDaily: Economists Still Behind the Curve

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, Beyond GDP

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News Hot and bothered: Environmental economists studying the impact of climate change on manufacturing in China predict substantial losses by mid-21st century Posted: 16 Nov 2017 02:24 PM PST To date, most empirical evidence on climate change impacts have focused on the agricultural sector. Little is known …

Disclosure, Measuring What Matters Center Stage at #NewMetrics ’17

Jay OwenBeyond GDP

NEW METRICS Evolution of Disclosure, CEO Engagement, Measuring What Matters Take Center Stage at #NewMetrics As Sustainable Brands’ New Metrics ’17 conference kicked off in Philadelphia earlier this week, speakers from SASB, CSRLab, WRI, the World Happiness Summit and more presented a range of topics revolving around a few common …