November 2019 The Connection is a monthly publication from the National Council for Science and the Environment to share news and updates focused on the intersection of science, policy, and environmental decision-making. The RISE Network: Towards a New Framework for University Interventions in Disasters In this month’s essay, Drs. Marla Perez-Lugo …
EU Science for Environmental Policy, News Alert/Issue 535, 21 November 2019
News Alert Issue 535, 21 November 2019 In this issue Importing goods from sustainable production countries could lower EU’s environmental footprint A new study has analysed how to reduce the environmental footprint of EU trade by preferentially importing goods from countries that have greener production processes. The study concludes …
From Sinal do Vale, Regenerative Campi for the Future: SEKEM
“Ethical Markets highly recommends this inspiring program from our partner Sinal do Vale and the SEKEM Regenerative Campi for the Future! ~Hazel Henderson, Editor”
KATERVA: Partnering with Biomimicry Institute in Search of Nature-inspired Startups
“Ethical Markets is delighted that our two partners KATERVA and Biomimicry Institute are joining forces and augmenting our highlighting of Nature-inspired start-ups and all the worldwide projects to use Natural systems’ power to capture and store CO2 emissions and all natural means of stabilizing our climate! See also our reports on …
PRESS RELEASE: Investment in climate-smart rice production is the cornerstone of global food security
“Ethical Markets welcomes this news and will follow this story closely, hoping to see that salt-tolerant rice, as grown in China and other countries is included in this financing, along with so many other nutritious food plants, including halophytes, see our reports: “Capturing CO2 While Improving Human Nutrition & Health, …
Beyond GDP Newsletter November 2019
Intro: “Ethical Markets highly recommends this Newsletter from the European Commission still tracking all the changes to update GDP, that were first pointed out at the original Beyond GDP conference in 2007, on which I served as advisor and on the EU Commission’s organizing committee! Ethical Markets funded three surveys …
*New Cornerstone Research* Intentional Design: Embracing the Circular Economy
Intentional Design: Embracing the Circular Economy Download “Intentional Design” The economic model of our current era is linear. We take resources from nature, make them into a product and then throw the item away when we’re done with it. The result? Overflowing landfills, trash-filled waterways and, too often, toxic waste. …
News Release: WOC Co-Organizing Government-Industry Workshop on Industry in BBNJ Treaty
News Release WOC CO-ORGANIZING GOVERNMENT/INDUSTRY WORKSHOP ON ROLE OF PRIVATE SECTOR IN NEW HIGH SEAS TREATY France Engages World Ocean Council to Facilitate Industry Involvement in BBNJ Treaty Workshop with Government Negotiators; Industry Representatives Interested in Participating are Invited to Contact WOC 15 October 2019 The World Ocean Council (WOC) …
“Window of Opportunity to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change is Fast Shrinking”
Aid Groups Warn of Humanitarian Crisis from Turkey’s Assault on Syria James Reinl Aid groups operating in northeastern Syria have been raising the alarm about civilian casualties and an impending humanitarian crisis this week, as Turkey began a military assault on the turbulent region’s Kurdish militants. Doctors Without Borders (MSF), …
Ocean Funds – Financing the Blue Economy Transition – SOS 2019, 20-22 Nov, Paris
Sustainable Ocean Summit 2019 (Paris, 20-22 Nov) “OCEAN FUNDS: FOCUSED FINANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE SEAS” IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT WOC SUSTAINABLE OCEAN SUMMIT (SOS)The World Ocean Council’s 7th Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) 2019 (20-22 November, Paris) will highlight the rapidly growing community of investment funds dedicated to responsible ocean economic development …