“Ethical Markets congratulates all this leadership group of winners of the Green Bond Pioneer Awards!, ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” Green Bond Pioneer Awards 2017: Leadership in green finance: Glittering event at London’s Guildhall Leaders from Poland to Costa Rica, Mexico to Munifin, Monash University to Masen, Alpha Trains to …
The Economist-“The Future of Forever” on global diamond mining
“This article is a good overview of the global diamond mining industry, now challenged by the new disruptive science of diamonds and other gems made in laboratories worldwide. The global cartel is no longer controlled by DeBeers and its advertising, which has convinced generations of young males to spend at least 2 month’s …
Last Week in ILSR’s Energy Self-Reliant States
This week, we hope that you like our commentary, published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and will share it around, especially to Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota, who has one last chance to assert the authority of his own Public Utility Commission. Also, listen to the latest episode of the Building …
Invitation – Green Economics Conference – Oxford University 10 – 12 June 2017
Green Economics Institute Conference Announcement: Call for Papers 12th Annual Green Economics Conference at Oxford University 10th, 11th, 12th June 2017 Reform of Economics Keeping Social & Environmental Justice alive in this New Age of Barbarism – Post-Truth and Post-Science This year’s conference will be held in …
Public Banking Institute News – Feb. 24, 2017
Oakland Holds Community Forum on Public Banking The idea of creating a public bank in Oakland is under serious consideration. While the chief motivation is to keep local money in Oakland, a public bank could also give the city’s cannabis industry expanded access to banking services. Additionally, the …
We Mean Business February 2017 Newsletter
Business support for tackling climate change – and seizing the wide-ranging economic benefits by doing so – is unprecedented.” Mindy Lubber, President, Ceres Welcome to the We Mean Business February newsletter, where we bring together the latest milestones and analysis from across the coalition and its growing network …
WRI Digest: Congress and Trump Gut Fossil Fuel Disclosure Rules
Congress and Trump Gut Disclosure Rules for Fossil Fuel Foreign Payments President Trump signed a bill scrapping rules that required oil, natural gas and mineral extraction companies to report payments to foreign governments. Gaia Larsen and Peter Veit explain the implications for corruption, poverty and insecurity. Learn more. In Nigeria, …
IOSCO report shows progress made in implementation of Financial Benchmark Principles
Madrid, 07 February 2017 IOSCO report shows progress made in implementation of Benchmark Principles The Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) today published the Second Review of the Implementation of IOSCO’s Principles for Financial Benchmarks in respect of the WM/Reuters 4 p.m. Closing Spot Rate. The report …
Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
“We at Ethical Markets fully endorse this comprehensive submission to members of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in response to the Public Consultation. As a member of NSFM, I join in this endorsement. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” Please open attachment for full details NSFM SubmissionTCFD Final 02082017
A Better World TV: Hazel Henderson & Nikos Avlonas Monday at 7PM
Please tune in to A Better World TV with Mitchell Rabin Monday February 5th, 2017 7:00pm (login 3 minutes prior) A Better World TV: Futurist & Evolutionary Economist Hazel Henderson Radio: Nikos Avlanos, Center for Sustainability 2-5-2017