Dr. Martin Blake joins the Advisory Board of the Upcycle the Gyres Society

Ethical MarketsSRI/ESG News, Earth Systems Science

Vancouver, Canada, June 6, 2012 – The Upcycle the Gyres Society (“UGS” or the “Society”) today announced that Dr. Martin Blake has agreed to accept the appointment of Strategic Advisor. Dr. Blake brings outstanding capabilities and an extensive background, especially in the area of sustainability. His strategic guidance, advice, and contributions …

Coca-Cola, Nokia, State Street, UBS, Swire, Kulim and CLP are supporting CSR Asia Summit 2012

kristySRI/ESG News

HIGHLIGHT Coca-Cola, Nokia, State Street, UBS, Swire, Kulim and CLP are supporting CSR Asia Summit 2012 CSR Asia Summit 2012 is scheduled for 18-19 September 2012 in Beijing, China and expected to be the biggest ever. The agenda is developing fast and new features have been added to maximize networking …

3rd Annual Sustainable Economy Conference Press Release

kristyCommunity Development Solutions

Press Release: MA 3rd Annual Sustainable Economy Conference Session Spotlights How MA Can Build Bridges to a 21st Century Economy http://sustainableeconomyconference.com http://www.sustainableeconomyconference.com/sec-agenda-2012.php BOSTON – Leaders from Government, Business, Non-Profit, Academia and Community sectors will come together for the purpose of creating sustainable communities and a sustainable economy in Massachusetts. The …

Free Teleconference Dialogue with Rinaldo Brutoco: Economics & Peace

kristySRI/ESG News, Global Citizen

The National Peace Academy invites you to join us for a special Peacebuilder Teleconference Dialogue featuring: Rinaldo Brutoco “Economics and Peace” with Special Guest Dialogue Moderator Michael Shank Tuesday, February 7, 2012 (7:00 – 8:30pm) Free, advanced registration is required Click here for more information and to register Join us …

Opal Financial Group Will Bring Together the Country’s Leading Cleantech and Greentech Professionals and their Investors to Discuss the Present Status and Future of the Industry

kristySRI/ESG News, Greentech

A publication from Opal Group FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Opal Financial Group Will Bring Together the Country’s Leading Cleantech and Greentech Professionals and their Investors to Discuss the Present Status and Future of the Industry New York, NY – April 7, 2011 – This June, Opal Financial Group will bring to …

Inspired by Egypt, New Generation of US Activists Attempt Power Shift in DC

kristyCommunity Development Solutions, The Power of Yin

by Melanie Feliciano In 2003, people in every major city around the world protested George W. Bush’s declaration of war against Iraq. Then we turned on the TV and saw those fuzzy images of bombs bursting in air. Clearly, marching down streets would not stop a democratically elected president from …

Nassim Taleb confirmed to speak at the UNEP FI Global Roundtable

kristyReforming Global Finance

GENEVA, 18 March 2011 – Nassim Nicholas Taleb, philosopher, essayist, statistician, and bestselling author (The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness) will be a keynote speaker at the UNEP FI Global Roundtable in Washington, DC. He will address the participants at the opening conference plenary, titled: Systems, Stability and Sustainability. The …