Upgyres Wins Recognition of Our Oceans Challenge

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Greentech

As early supporters of  Jose Luis and his Upgyres , we are delighted to  congratulate him and Upgyres on this important recognition,Hazel Henderson,Editor   Dear Jose Luis,   You have submitted your business idea for clean and healthy oceans on our platform www.ouroceanschallenge.org. On September 2nd our partner coalition has selected …

The World Future Council and the EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung are organising an international workshop on “A Mandatory Approval of Financial Instruments”

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

The World Future Council and the EU Office of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung are organising an international workshop on   A Mandatory Approval of Financial Instruments (Finance TÜV)   September 22nd/23rd  2014   Venue: EU Office Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Rue du Taciturne 38 1000 Brussels.   Complex financial instruments increase levels of opacity – …

Your invitation to ‘Schumacher College: A Think Tank for Hope’

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Global Citizen

Your invitation to ‘Schumacher College: A Think Tank for Hope’ An invitation from Satish Kumar, Founder and Visiting Fellow and Jon Rae, Head of Schumacher College We are writing to invite you to a very special event for Schumacher College in London and we very much hope that you will …

Only a broad-based financial transaction tax will be effective

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

Only a broad-based financial transaction tax will be effective SULEIKA REINERS 26 April 2014 A well constituted financial transaction tax (FTT, or Tobin tax) can not only reduce levels of inequality but also curb some of the destructive elements of financial activity and make a positive contribution to economic growth. Just …

Welcome to the Sharing Spring!

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Global Citizen, Sustainability News, Beyond GDP

  APRIL 1, 2014 NEWSLETTER Welcome to the #SharingSpring! Dear Kosmos Friends, Spring is here in New England and we are celebrating with our friends at Shareable.  In the face of today’s enormous challenges, we often hear, ‘yes, but what can I DO?’ This Kosmos Newsletter offers some great options. All kinds …

[MP-PC] March 20th — 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm the 2013-14 State of the Future will be launched at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Jay OwenTrendspotting

Hi Everyone,   The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. will launch the 2013-14 State of the Future with a live webcast. Paul Werbos (NSF) and Dennis Bushnell (NASA) will join in the launch along with Dave Rejeski of the Woodrow Wilson Center who got the first funds for …

The Finance Innovation Lab: CAMPAIGN LAB: APPLY BY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

September Newsletter Welcome to our September newsletter This month we launch our community engagement programme and give you the opportunity to “Turn Up Your Voice”, Pauline interviews Lab community member Rafael Gomes, we invite you to come along to our upcoming Lab Drinks as well as sharing an exclusive event “The Business Value of Nature”. …

Invitation to Webinar on Bonds & Climate Change rpt, Wed 11 Sept: Los Angeles 09:00 / Denver 10:00 / Chicago 11:00 / NYC 12:00 / London 17:00 / Paris 18:00

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

Invitation to Webinar on Bonds & Climate Change rpt, Wed 11 Sept: Los Angeles 09:00 / Denver 10:00 / Chicago 11:00 / NYC 12:00 / London 17:00 / Paris 18:00 Posted on 28. Aug, 2013 by Sean Kidney in blog, Climate Bonds, Europe, Green Bonds, United States Join us for a presentation and discussion of the Climate …

The Voice of Australia’s Volunteers

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen

The Voice of Australia’s Volunteers  6.4 million Volunteers |665,00 Voluntary Community Groups Invitation to Membership By Volunteers For Volunteers 6.4 million Volunteers | 665,000 Voluntary Community Groups On 3 June 2013, a national voice for Australia’s volunteers and volunteer-driven not-for-profits was formed in Adelaide. It is an incorporated association. There …

Great Success: First Shangrila Farms Experiential Event at Bar Veloce in Beijing

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Great Success: First Shangrila Farms Experiential Event at Bar Veloce in Beijing Shangrila Farms and Avantage Ventures held the first Shangrila Farms experiential event in Beijing on Thursday, 30 May 2013.  The turnout was great success as guests thoroughly enjoyed cocktails and drinks specially handcrafted using Shangrila ingredients.  The company also …