A Humanist Economics

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

”  I have long supported  Louis and Patricia Kelso’s  ground-breaking work , now newly relevant as automation and the digitizing of ever more sectors of our economy proceed more rapidly.   We thank the Kelso  Institute for sending us this fine article from THE HUMANIST,  Hazel Henderson, Editor”     A …

Criterion and Gender Lens Investing

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Beyond GDP

  Dear friends, It was just over five years ago when Criterion began building the field of gender lens investing. Since then, we have worked with so many of you to create the reality of billions of dollars invested intentionally with a gender lens. Suzanne Biegel, Sarah Kaplan, and I …

An American “Reset” for Africa? | China: Open the “Backdoor”?

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

  August 7, 2014 In Focus: Africa An American “Reset” for Africa? Africa no longer needs the US as a benefactor. It wants a relationship based on mutual interests, says Ellis Mnyandu. 9 Facts on Africa’s Middle Class For all the recent hype, inequality and joblessness stifle the dynamic growth …

A Message from William McDonough

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Reforming Global Finance, Beyond GDP

Ethical Markets congratulates our longtime colleague Bill McDonough and assures our full support for this Meta-Council of the World Economic Forum, Hazel Henderson, Editor   Greetings, Friends and Colleagues,I am delighted to share with you the news that I have been appointed Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Meta-Council on …

Stanford Poll Finds National Mandate for Greenhouse Gas Cuts with Strong Red State Support

Jay OwenSustainability News

Stanford Poll Finds National Mandate for Greenhouse Gas Cuts with Strong Red State Support by FishOutofWater for Climate Change SOS http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/11/13/1255440/-Stanford-Poll-Finds-National-Mandate-for-Greenhouse-Gas-Cuts-with-Strong-Red-State-Support?detail=email   An overwhelming majority of Americans want the government to take action to cut greenhouse gas emissions because they believe climate change is a real and present danger. It doesn’t matter, red …

Climate Change, the Sharing Economy & Collaborating for a Brave New World

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions

Symbiotic relationships in nature could show business the key to collaboration. Submitted by:Danielle Lanyard Posted:Oct 11, 2013 – 09:30 AM EST Tags:climate change, sharing economy, business, sea levels, economy,ecology, sustainability, eco, symbiosis, whole systems approach, collaboration, thoughting By Danielle Lanyard One of the most recent and startling headlines on climate change is the expected repercussions from the potential release of 50 …

Four Charts That Prove the Future of Clean Energy Is Arriving

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

“Ethical Markets confirms this report in our Green Transition Scoreboard® Update 00f August 2013 new total for private green investments since 2007 is $5.2 trillion worldwide  – Hazel Henderson, editor “ Four Charts That Prove the Future of Clean Energy Is Arriving “We are living it, and it is gaining …

IPE News: Defined ambition, TUC, people roundup, PFA, PensionDanmark, Industriens, Big Society Capital

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

      Dear Hazel Henderson,                 Today’s top stories             Defined ambition pensions could be ‘distraction’ for UK government UK – TUC says DA agenda risks distracting DWP from work of improving defined contribution schemes. 30/08/13 Friday people …

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News: Reforestation study shows trade-offs between water, carbon and timber

Jay OwenNature/Biomimicry

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News  Reforestation study shows trade-offs between water, carbon and timber Earth’s mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates Scientists offer first definitive proof of bacteria-feeding behavior in green algae Biophysicists measure mechanism that determines fate of living cells Tomatoes: The world’s favorite fruit, only better-tasting and longer-lasting New …

In less than 24 hours, the Mosaic community has invested over $300,000 . . .

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Crowdfunding, Nature/Biomimicry

Dear Mosaic Community, We are writing to say one thing: YOU. ARE. AWESOME. In less than 24 hours, we fully funded our first publicly available projects, investing over $300,000. If anyone needed proof that people want to put their money into tangible investments that build the clean energy economy and …