Conscious World Day to be held JANUARY 20, 2016, not only honors the winner and finalists of the Conscious World Project Competition, but it also honors youth around the globe who are doing projects that uplift humanity. The focus of the global event is to highlight young people, aged 18 …
BFI SEEKS VISIONARY SOLUTIONS TO HUMANITY’S MOST PRESSING SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, & ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
BFI SEEKS VISIONARY SOLUTIONS TO HUMANITY’S MOST PRESSING SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, & ECONOMIC PROBLEMS 2016 Fuller Challenge to Award Student Entries for First Time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Brooklyn, NY – January 15, 2016 – The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) has issued the Call for Proposals for the 2016 Fuller Challenge. Known …
Voices From Women on the Frontlines of Climate Change – WECAN Special Update Dec 2015
We are thrilled to share ‘For the Earth and Future Generations: Women Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change – Paris‘, a detailed blog recapping one of our main public events in Paris during COP21, and allowing you to explore the incredible stories, struggles and solutions presented at this …
Top Ten Citizen Science Projects of 2015
Celebrating the Best of 2015 As we start a brand new year, let’s take a few minutes to celebrate some accomplishments in the field of citizen science in 2015: Creation of professional citizen science organizations in Europe, Australia, and the US The first Citizen Science Association conference The White House’s …
Simultaneous Policy (Simpol) latest news
As a supporter of the Simultaneous Policy (Simpol) campaign, we’re sending you this brief news update: Simpol’s Irish Election Campaign Scores First Hit Simpol-Ireland just launched its General Election campaign and we’re pleased to announce that Sean Haughey, Fianna Fail candidate for Dublin Bay North and son of former Irish Prime …
Join Riane in one week – Free Caring Economy Starter Course
“Caring for children properly, and valuing the unpaid and paid work of those who undertake this vital job, will determine America’s future competitiveness, security, equality, and the wellbeing of its citizens.” – Anne-Marie Slaughter from ‘The Failure of the Phrase ‘Work-Life Balance”, The Atlantic online, December 16, 2015 Join Riane …
The Power of Partnership – New class added starting Jan 29
New class starting January 29! Thanks to overwhelming interest, we’ve added a second class, which will run if filled. Help us fill the class by registering today and inviting a friend to enjoy the class with you!* Live online class sessions meet Fridays, 10am Pacific: January 29, Feb 5, 12, …
From Bail-ins to Basic Income: Public Banking Institute News
Public Banking Institute News: January 5, 2016 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are you ready to help us make 2016 the year of public banking? See the bottom of this news blast for information on how to get involved in the campaign for public banks in every state–and around the world too! …
DC Inquiry Gig
Register to attend Across the world, a quiet revolution is underway in public policy and private institutional innovations for a more sustainable global financial system. A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The Financial System We Need, captures this momentum to harness the world’s financial system for the transition to …
Call for Proposals | Kosmos 2016 Seed Grants – Igniting Civic Engagement
Call for Proposals | Kosmos 2016 Seed Grants – Igniting Civic Engagement Dear Reader, Kosmos is pleased to announce the second year of the Kosmos Seed Grant initiative. Two Kosmos Seed Grants of $2,500 each will be awarded in Spring 2016 to individuals or organizations working to advance social change, specifically by encouraging …