October 2020 This month’s update from the Grantham Research Institute at LSE includes a call for a more diverse leadership team for the UK hosting of COP26, a look at lessons from the UK Climate Assembly and Nicholas Stern on China’s historic announcement on net-zero emissions. As the new academic …
The Future of Finance: From GDP To SDGs-Vince Molinari and Hazel Henderson
The Future of Finance: From GDP To SDGs In this segment of FINTECH.TV’s TheIMPACT, our host from NYC, Vince Molinari, is joined by the incredible Hazel Henderson of Ethical Markets, to discuss her tenure from Washington DC to impact investing dating back to the 1980s to the transition from fossil fuels to the “Solar …
Juliet Schor and Hazel Henderson in conversation: September 24, 2020, 2:00PM EDT
EVENT JULIET SCHOR AND HAZEL HENDERSON IN CONVERSATION Moderated by David Bollier September 24, 2020 We are proud to honor over four decades of collaboration with Hazel Henderson with this Conversation. Juliet Schor is both a sociologist and an economist. That unique combination leads her to ask what the citizen/consumer can …
A Landmark Event in Exchange Alternatives
This is a heads up to inform you of an important upcoming virtual event in which I will be a featured presenter. It is the annual convention of the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA), the premier organization for the commercial trade exchange industry and a leading force for monetary and …
Press Release: New study – How central banks can trigger a massive reduction of global CO2 emissions and tackling the pandemic crisis
New Study How central banks can trigger a massive reduction of global CO2 emissions and tackling the pandemic crisis by using new tools of green bonds and guarantees Hamburg, 13 May 2020 – A new study by the World Future Council was released today that shows that central banks could …
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In climate news today… · A scientist explains California’s wildfire crisis. · Exxon Mobil is out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. · The U.S. honeybee rebound isn’t a comeback — yet. · The pandemic threatens EU plans to tax dirty imports. The little-known clean energy revolution. Over the last decade, the number of people in the …
The challenges and opportunities faced by Revolution-backed startups
New Economy Conversations, On the Front Lines with Steve Case Revolution Chairman and CEO Steve Case joined Bloomberg New Economy to discuss how Revolution is supporting portfolio companies during this challenging time. Check out his interview with Bloomberg‘s Emily Chang here. Revolution Growth Managing Partner Steve Murray: Five Questions for Revolution Growth’s …
PEOPLE’S MONEY: Harnessing Digitization to Finance A Sustainable Future
This report, aptly titled PEOPLE’S MONEY is a must-read for all NGOs, academics, and activists working toward Transforming Finance. As I report in “Fintech: Good and Bad News for Sustainable Finance”, we must demand that all central banks’ QE disclose climate risks and Future QE must support the SDGs and …
“STEERING SOCIETIES BEYOND GDP to SDGs”: By Hazel Henderson
©2020 Hazel Henderson The simmering debate has now exploded about whether GDP the ubiquitous index, is a correct measure of overall progress, but still used by governments, financial markets, mass media, companies, and everyone else. Our Ethical Markets global ”Beyond GDP“ surveys with GlobeScan conducted since 2007, still find an average …
New reports: Climate scenario analysis in Latin America
“Ethical Markets highlights this important risk assessment for Latin American insurers and companies facing transition risks and stranded assets in fossilized sectors and animal-based meat production. Please note our Advisory Board member Brian Cady’s innovative proposal for insuring climate-related risks : “ HARVESTING A SILVER LINING FROM THE CLIMATE CLOUD” on …