Free Webinar: Sustainability Reporting in North America – Surprising Trends for 2017 Are companies in the US and Canada effective in communicating their sustainability efforts? Learn how sustainability reporting strategy is linked to corporate financial performance. Led by Nikos Avlonas, president of CSE, and Rosalinda Sanquiche, CSE North …
Co-op Weekly – Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine and New York City Councilmember Helen Rosenthal join IMPACT Conference lineup
It’s not too late to join Rep. Chellie Pingree, top, and Councilmember Helen Rosenthal at IMPACT 2017! Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine and New York City Councilmember Helen Rosenthal join IMPACT Conference lineup NCBA CLUSA is thrilled to welcome U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Councilmember Helen Rosenthal of New …
New speakers, scholarships and a guest blog
New speakers, scholarships and a guest blog Apply today for a scholarship to attend the 2017 World Forum on Natural Capital, read our latest guest blog by the Technical Director of the Gaborone Declaration for Sustainability in Africa, and view our latest speakers. Scholarship applications open until 29 September We are …
‘NEW URBAN AGENDA, ‘ REFORM OF UN-HABITAT TAKE SPOTLIGHT AT HIGH-LEVEL GENERAL ASSEMBLY TALKS
UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service City view of Bogotá, Colombia. Photo: Dominic Chavez/World Bank ‘NEW URBAN AGENDA,’ REFORM OF UN-HABITAT TAKE SPOTLIGHT AT HIGH-LEVEL GENERAL ASSEMBLY TALKS The United Nations deputy chief today said that the Organization is failing to deliver sufficiently in cities, …
The best bits from our circular economy hub
The highlights from our circular economy hub From Kenya’s plastic bag ban, which recently came into force, to self-healing materials and airline food waste, we’ve covered a huge range of topics on our circular economy hub. Read some of our favourites below. Top stories Dutch project making …
SDG Update – 4 September 2017
GUEST ARTICLES A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Visualising the SDG Challenges Hans Mommaas, Director-General, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency Over the last few decades, people have become increasingly aware of the global and systemic nature of many of our environmental problems today. This is recognized in the 2030 …
This Month: The Future of Work Hits the Road and Momentum Grows Against Anonymous Companies in the U.S.
“Ethical Markets supports these efforts to make companies more transparent. ~Hazel Henderson, Editor” Purpose-Driven CEOs: Steady Leaders in Turbulent Times In the past two years, we have seen an upsurge in CEOs staking bold leadership positions on issues ranging from immigration and refugees to climate change. This month, B Team …
Washington and Seattle Big Step Forward & Fun in the East!
Washington State Public Bank Workshop Washington and Seattle Big Step Forward! Washington State Sen. Bob Hasegawa has been working diligently on a state-owned bank ever since 2011. Last month, the legislature finally authorized $75,000 for a study to determine the feasibility of such a bank. On July 14th, he and …
Summer News from the WFC!
NEWS FROM THE WFC IN AUGUST Land degradation costs more lives than any other environmental disaster. If we don’t stop the trend of desertification, hundreds of millions of people will be forced to leave their homes in the next decades. The Future Policy Award turns a spotlight on this challenge …
Co-op Weekly – Ocean Spray’s 2017 Bogs Across America™ tour joins Co-op Festival
There’s still time to join NCBA CLUSA and Ocean Spray on the National Mall this fall! Ocean Spray’s 2017 Bogs Across America™ tour joins Co-op Festival Ocean Spray—an agricultural cooperative owned by its growers since 1930 and the world’s leading producer of cranberry products—is the premier sponsor of NCBA CLUSA’s inaugural Co-op …