Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in building green cities.

This discussion is drawn from "The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros Are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy," a Brookings Institution publication. Download the accompanying iPad app.

Join us for a conversation with leading ecological researcher Mary Power and Institute founder Tom Fleischner. They will explore natural history's vital role in inspiring ecological field study

Join us for a conversation with leading ecological researcher Mary Power and Institute founder Tom Fleischner. They will explore natural history's vital role in inspiring ecological field study and theoretical advances. Dr. Power's decades of research on river food webs and their ecosystem linkages are deeply informed by her love of natural history.

Mary Power is a Professor at UC Berkeley and Faculty Director of the Angelo Coast Range Reserve. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and other prestigious bodies, and a former president of the Ecological Society of America. Her work was notably featured in "The Serengeti Rules" film.

Keyi, Head of Voiz Sustainable Development China, delivered a TEDx talk addressing contemporary environmental issues. She introduced concepts like circular economy and "greenwash," sharing her

Keyi, Head of Voiz Sustainable Development China, delivered a TEDx talk addressing contemporary environmental issues. She introduced concepts like circular economy and "greenwash," sharing her insights on sustainable development and inspiring audience participation in a greener future.

A Land Economy student at Cambridge, Keyi also serves as Vice President of the Cambridge Consulting Society and founded two other university societies. Her diverse background spans economics, environment, finance, and law. Notably, she secured a competitive Bank of England internship in her freshman year.

This talk was independently organized as part of a local TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Germany's Climate Community Saerbeck, a town of 7,000, offers a

Germany's Climate Community Saerbeck, a town of 7,000, offers a global model for sustainable energy independence. Starting climate work in 2009, it produced more renewable energy than it consumed within five years.

Sustainability Pioneers interviews Ralf Fuecks (Heinrich Boll Foundation president) and climate scientist Neil Donahue (Carnegie Mellon University). They discuss carbon footprint reduction and its feasibility in the U.S.

Become a Sustainability Pioneers supporter with a tax-deductible donation. Published on May 14, 2015.

Capitalism is often seen as a dual force: a driver of prosperity that has lifted billions from poverty, yet also a system that can foster greed. Both views contain truth.

While free

Capitalism is often seen as a dual force: a driver of prosperity that has lifted billions from poverty, yet also a system that can foster greed. Both views contain truth.

While free enterprise promotes global prosperity, we must guard against materialism, remembering that money serves as a means to greater ends. Join Arthur Brooks—New York Times columnist, bestselling author, and president of the American Enterprise Institute—for this thought-provoking discussion.

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included Tom Hodgman (NatureVest), Jeff Possick (MissionPoint Partners), Shelby Semmes (Intervale Advisors), and Adam Wolfensohn (Encourage Capital), moderated by Terry Kellogg (Helios Capital Ventures).

The second plenary, "Moving Ahead: Change Making, Sound Science, and the Rule of Law," discussed future directions. Speakers were Paul Anastas (Yale), Tom McHenry (Vermont Law School), and William K. Reilly (World Wildlife Fund; former EPA Administrator). Ingrid C. Burke, Dean of F&ES, served as moderator.

Pete Carroll, one of only three coaches to win both a Super Bowl and a college football national championship, is in his seventh year as head coach and executive vice president of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. His 42-year coaching career, including a highly successful run at USC, is defined by his unique "Always Compete" philosophy. Visit petecarroll.com for more.

Interviewed by transformational leadership consultant Joyce Anastasia, Carroll discussed his relationship-based approach to success. He highlighted the importance of ongoing communication, a common language, and commitment to process. Carroll advocates for a disciplined, yet non-authoritarian, leadership style, challenging traditional views on effectiveness.

Visionary author Duane Elgin, known for "Voluntary Simplicity," was interviewed by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community, at Global MindShift. Elgin discussed his new book,

Visionary author Duane Elgin, known for "Voluntary Simplicity," was interviewed by Richard Rathbun, CEO of the Foundation for Global Community, at Global MindShift. Elgin discussed his new book, "The Living Universe."

You can order "Voluntary Simplicity" from Amazon.com.

Karina Gonzalez is a key student leader for Fossil Free Northern Arizona University (FFNAU), a campaign urging the university to divest from top fossil fuel corporations. She coordinates

Karina Gonzalez is a key student leader for Fossil Free Northern Arizona University (FFNAU), a campaign urging the university to divest from top fossil fuel corporations. She coordinates negotiations with the university president, leads recruitment, and manages media relations, securing national coverage for their efforts.

FFNAU is Arizona's sole divestment campaign, distinguished by its community partnerships. Gonzalez has fostered this by collaborating with the Black Mesa Water Coalition, an Indigenous environmental organization. Together, they advocate for university investment in Navajo Nation sustainability projects. Karina also coordinates a United Nations youth delegate leadership program.

Climate change and COVID-19 represent parallel global crises, both rooted in human encroachment on the natural world. Understanding this common cause reveals a shared solution; learn what it is

Climate change and COVID-19 represent parallel global crises, both rooted in human encroachment on the natural world. Understanding this common cause reveals a shared solution; learn what it is and how you can contribute.

Nigel Sizer, Executive Director of Preventing Pandemics at the Source and a recognized authority on forests, ecology, and climate policy, shares his insights. He previously led the Rainforest Alliance and the World Resources Institute Forests Program. More talks from the TEDxDalbergCatalyst series are available here.

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