Meet High-Level City Representatives from over 35 Major Cities at the 4th GIB Summit

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

Meet High-Level City Representatives from over 35 Major Cities at the 4th GIB Summit Join the 4th Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) Summit and meet with senior city representatives from all around the globe, including city delegates from our partner networks such as the C40 City Climate Leadership Group, ICLEI Local …

PRESS RELEASE: SELECTION OF THE HOST CITY AND COUNTRY OF THE 8TH WORLD WATER FORUM

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Global Citizen, Sustainability News, Earth Systems Science

WORLD WATER COUNCIL                                                             PRESS RELEASESELECTION OF THE HOST CITY AND COUNTRY OF THE 8TH WORLD WATER FORUMbrazil as 2018 Forum’s hostsMarseille, France/Gyeongju, Korea, 26 February, 2014- This Wednesday, during its 51st Board of Governors meeting, the brazil to welcome the 8th World Water Forum …

Bloomberg’s Hidden Legacy: Climate Change and the Future of New York City

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Trendspotting, Books and Reviews

Bloomberg’s Hidden Legacy: Climate Change and the Future of New York City New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made his city the world leader in the fight to defend against climate change and reduce carbon emissions. This book, just released, tells the story. It is being published as a multi-media e-book …

Massolution Releases the 2013CF Crowdfunding Market: Software & Solutions Report

Jay OwenCrowdfunding

  2013CF Crowdfunding Market: Software and Solutions Report — Earlier today, Massolution published its 2013CF Crowdfunding Market: Software and Solutions Report. It is a definitive guide to available crowdfunding software and solutions providers. This clear and concise report will guide you to the choices for building the platform you want, whether it …

Alternative Energy: The 3% Solution Could Save US Businesses $780 Billion Within 10 Years

Jay OwenResource Efficiency, Greentech

Alternative Energy The 3% Solution Could Save US Businesses $780 Billion Within 10 Years Recent Trends in Climate Change Indicators Battery Made From Wood — Efficient, Long-Lasting, Environmentally-Friendly Battery Developed The Origins of Solar Energy Reliability More Efficient Modems, Routers Could Save Consumers $330 Million Annually  Study: Energy Efficiency Can …

Hip Investor: Going Fossil-Free, a How-To Guide in PDF — and webinar

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

    IN THIS ISSUE: I. Going Fossil-Free, a How-To Guide in PDF — and webinar:  In partnership with 350.org, HIP co-authored Resilient Portfolios & Fossil-Free Pensions, showing city and states how to go fossil-free;  join us Weds, 6/19 for a collaborative webinar II. Federal Reserve Supports Investing for Impact: The Federal Reserve of …

Top Cleantech Stories Of The Day: Kansas Ignores Koch Brothers, Keeps Renewable Energy Standard

Jay OwenGreentech

Top cleantech news of the day from CleanTechnica, the world’s #1 cleantech website: Kansas Ignores Koch Brothers, Keeps Renewable Energy Standard Cut Off The Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Graph Of The Day) What A Mayor Can Do To Green A City (VIDEO) Infographic — Structural Changes In Germany GRID Alternatives Gets “Climate …

New Chair Mayor Park of Seoul spearheads energy and emissions savings plan in cities worldwide

kristyGreen Prosperity, Community Development Solutions

In the run up to COP18, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, the World Mayors Council on Climate Change and Seoul Metropolitan Government hosted a number of events including a World Mayors Dialogue. The Dialogue enabled local leaders to present their success stories and exchange ideas with international and Korean …

RIO+20: CIVIL MOVEMENTS REFLECT DESIRE FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, UN OFFICIAL SAYS

kristyGlobal Citizen

RIO+20: CIVIL MOVEMENTS REFLECT DESIRE FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, UN OFFICIAL SAYS New York, Jun 13 2012 6:05PM The civil movements that have taken place over the past months in the Middle East, Europe and elsewhere reflect a global call for a sustainable future, a United Nations official said today, stressing …

RIO+20: COUNTRIES ACCELERATE NEGOTIATIONS TO REACH ACCORD ON OUTCOME DOCUMENT

kristyGreen Prosperity

RIO+20: COUNTRIES ACCELERATE NEGOTIATIONS TO REACH ACCORD ON OUTCOME DOCUMENT New York, Jun 13 2012 2:05PM Countries today started the last round of talks to come to an agreement on the draft outcome document on environmental, economic and social issues at the heart of the upcoming United Nations Conference on …