United Nations – Happiness: Towards a Holistic Approach to Development As reported by IISD, February 2013, the UN Secretary-General has released a note on “Happiness: towards a holistic approach to development <http://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=3DA/67/697> ” (A/67/697). This report, dated 16 January 2013, gathers the views of Member States and international organizations …
UNCSD Update – 14 February 2013 – Sustainable Development Policy & Practice
A compilation of items recently posted to the Sustainable Development Policy & Practice knowledgebase Latest News – 14 February 2013 ECOSOC President Outlines Plans and Programmes for 2013 13_February 2013: The newly elected 69th President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Néstor Osorio, has highlighted that the Council’s work in 2013 will center around integrating the three pillars of sustainable …
Integrated Reporting: Expansion of Emerging Integrated Reporting Database Begins
In this issue Expansion of Emerging Integrated Reporting Database Begins IIRC Pilot Programme Is Expanding Progress toward Version 1.0 of the Framework VIDEO: New Years greetings from the CEO Follow us on Twitter Join us on LinkedIn The IIRC Communications Team can be contacted …
Sustainable Society Index 2012
Is the glass half full or is it half empty? Well, to be precise, it is none of both. As we all know, our one and still only planet as a whole is far from sustainable. The results of the new update SSI-2012, showing the actual level of Hu- man …
2013 Caring Economy Leadership & Learning Programs
We at Ethical Markets are supporters of these Caring Economy programs, and we are honored to have Riane Eisler on our Advisory Board. – Hazel Henderson, Editor Change is accelerating and together we can influence the direction it takes. The Caring Economy Campaign provides a powerful advocacy framework for building …
Taking the Measure of the New Metrics Conference, Philadelphia 2012
by Paul Glover For 222 years, American stock exchanges have measured success by larger numbers, regardless of capital’s social and environmental impact. The bottom line has been the top line. During recent decades, though, corporations have been kicked from behind by vigilant citizens demanding government regulations, then nudged from within …
Sacred Economics with Charles Eisenstein – A Short Film
Sacred Economics with Charles Eisenstein – A Short Film Directed by Ian MacKenzie http://ianmack.com Produced by Velcrow Ripper, Gregg Hill, Ian MacKenzie READ THE BOOK http://sacred-economics.com Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, …
Teaching and Researching Peace
7th September 2012 Dear Friends and Subscribers, We are delighted to share an update on the latest peace education materials and events from the Institute for Economics and Peace. Call for Submissions: Inaugural “Peace Metrics, Peace Economics, and the Role of Business” Conference The Institute for Economics and Peace and …
First Audit of The Federal Reserve Posted
First Audit of The Federal Reserve Posted Today September 1, 2012 First Audit Results In The Federal Reserve’s Nearly 100 Year History Were Posted Today, They Are Startling! Do we now wonder why we can’t get mortgages, pay off our debts, lose our homes, lose our jobs, get divorced, and …
MSc Environmental Sustainability (Green Economics) – starting end of September 2012
MASTERS from The Green Economics Institute with Birmingham City University Don’t miss this historic opportunity, applications now open MSc Environmental Sustainability (Green Economics) Course starts: End of September 2012 Course duration: 12-15 months Calling all economists, scientists, social and environmental policy makers, innovators and specialists! Inspirational leaders of tomorrow’s green …