We are honored to post this interview with Olav Kjorven Assistant Secretary – General of the United Nations, by Henrique Andrade Camargo, of our Affiliate MERCADO ETICO in Sao Paulo, Brazil. We agree that RIO + 20 was an advance in reintegrating human knowledge and action and that Brazil will …
COOPERATIVES CAN BUILD SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESILIENCE DURING CRISES
COOPERATIVES CAN BUILD SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESILIENCE DURING CRISES — UNOFFICIALS New York, Jul 6 2013 11:00AM The International Day of Cooperatives provides an opportunity to spotlight how such enterprises canhelp build resilience in all socio-economic spheres in times of “globaluncertainty,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday.“Over the course of the ongoing …
CSR ASIA: Participate, network and learn from our speakers to explore key CSR issues and strategies across Asia.
HIGHLIGHTS 15% Early Bird Ends next Saturday! Participate, network and learn from our speakers to explore key CSR issues and strategies across Asia. Confirmed speakers from Coca-Cola, Standard Chartered Bank, New Britain Palm Oil Limited, Sompo Japan Insurance, Oxfam, Forest Peoples Programme, Shell, CLP Holdings, VSO, Rio Tinto, The Asia Foundation, …
Principles for Sustainable Insurance create largest collaboration between United Nations and insurance industry
About | The Principles | Signatories and Supporters | Media | Publications | Contact Principles for Sustainable Insurance create largest collaboration between United Nations and insurance industry World’s insurers publicly disclose progress in implementing global principles a year after launch at UN Conference on Sustainable Development …
Briefing Note of the ECOSOC Integration Meeting on Achieving Sustainable Development
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Meetings Of The Minds
Business and environmental leaders brainstorm sustainable solutions to the world’s biggest problems. by Martha Shaw (San Diego, CA) – May 15, 2013 – What would happen if you sequestered big business leaders and entrepreneurs with environmental thought leaders and encouraged them all to brainstorm ways to reduce our tread on the …
UN CONVENES MEETING ON ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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Good News Agency: A culture of peace is emerging in all fields of human endeavour
Good News Agency A culture of peace is emerging in all fields of human endeavour Good News Agency carries positive and constructive news from all over the world relating to voluntary work, the work of the United Nations, non governmental organizations and institutions engaged in improving the quality of life …
Press advisory — Specialist fund manager appointed to prestigious UN role
We at Ethical Markets congratulate Matthew J. Kiernan ,PhD. for this well -deserved appointment and congratulate UNEP-FI for this brilliant choice . Dr Kiernan is a member of our Advisory Board – Hazel Henderson, Editor-in-Chief PRESS ADVISORY For Immediate Release Specialist Fund Manager Appointed to Prestigious United Nations Role …
ScienceDaily: Top Environment News: Strengthening legumes to tackle fertilizer pollution
ScienceDaily: Top Environment News Strengthening legumes to tackle fertilizer pollution Big ecosystem changes viewed through the lens of tiny carnivorous plants Asian monsoon is getting predictable: Strong correlation between summer monsoon and preceding climate pattern Wildfires can burn hot without ruining soil Source of organic matter affects Bay water …