Local Futures: Voices of Hope in a Time of Crisis, November 8

Ethical Markets - RPartner Announcements and News

Voices of Hope in a Time of Crisis Including the launch of the International Alliance for Localization (IAL) 10am to 6pm, November 8, 2014 The Great Hall, The Cooper Union New York, New York  Concerned about climate change? Care about stopping global conflicts? Worried about financial insecurity and income inequality? …

We’re days away from kicking off the World Pulse LIVE Tour.

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

World Pulse LIVE 2014: An Incredible Tour Announcing New Exciting Events!            In SF, NYC, and PDX We’re days away from kicking off the World Pulse LIVE Tour, and our three women speakers will be touching down in San Francisco in less than 3 weeks! We …

Senior UN officials urge Member States to craft ‘bold, pragmatic’ post-2015 agenda

Jay OwenSustainability News, Earth Systems Science

11 September 2014 – With an “intense and important year ahead,” United Nations Member States must work to build a framework that will sustain and finish what was accomplished with the landmark Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the fight against poverty, hunger and disease, while rising to challenges old and …

Global Shale Gas Development: Water Availability and Business Risks

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Resource Efficiency

        HIGHLIGHTS   Global Shale Gas Development: Water Availability and Business Risks  Dozens of countries are deciding whether or not to develop their shale gas and tight oil resources, as shale gas could boost recoverable natural gas resources by 47 percent, cut greenhouse gas emissions compared to …

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News: Reducing water scarcity possible by 2050

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News   Reducing water scarcity possible by 2050 Posted: 29 Aug 2014 08:57 AM PDT Water scarcity is not a problem just for the developing world. Increased water-recycling and improved irrigation techniques are among many strategies identified in North America as key to successfully reducing global water …

SAMOA: URGING SUSTAINABLE ACTION, UN OFFICIALS OPEN CONFERENCE BY LINKING SMALL ISLANDS TO GLOBAL ISSUES

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science

New York Aug 31 2014 9:00PM     UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Nukunonu Atoll seaside is one of the regions of the world vulnerable to the impact of the climate change. UN Photo/Ariane Rummery (file photo)   SAMOA: URGING SUSTAINABLE ACTION, UN OFFICIALS OPEN CONFERENCE …

SUMMARY OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) CONFERENCE ON HEALTH AND CLIMATE

Jay OwenEarth Systems Science

The World Health Organization (WHO) Conference on Health and Climate took place at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland from 27-29 August 2014. It was attended by 360 participants, including health and environment ministers of WHO member states, senior civil servants, technical experts, UN agencies, NGOs, chief executives from health authorities …

SAMOA: On eve of major conference, UN chief spurs green investment in small islands

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

31 August 2014 – Encouraging partnerships between the private sector and small developing island nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged corporate leaders to invest in renewable energy and make historic strides in sustainability. “Oceans isolate small islands – but when they are managed well they become a constant source of wealth,” …

New Asian Sustainability Ranking Launching at CSR Asia Summit!!

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

     27 August, 2014   New Asian Sustainability Ranking Launching at CSR Asia Summit!! On 16 Sep, the Channel NewsAsia Sustainability Ranking will be launching at the CSR Asia Summit in hong kong. The ranking identifies and celebrates regional corporate sustainability leaders. It will highlight the Top 100 sustainable companies in …

Developing New Light and Energy Technologies | The Energy Collective Daily

Jay OwenGreentech

Developing New Light and Energy Technologies | The Energy Collective Daily   Developing New Light and Energy Technologies Posted: 21 Aug 2014 09:00 AM PDT Silvija Grade?ak has big intentions for small ingredients. The associate professor of materials science and engineering focuses on energy-conversion and light-harvesting through the use of …