Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sits down for a conversation with Mayor Rahm Emanuel about the crises, choices and challenges she faced as America's 67th Secretary of State and how those choices drive her view of the future. Published on Jun 18, 2014 by Chicago Ideas West. Her latest book is available from Amazon by cilcking on the image or visit your local bookstore. Thank you.

Portland Development Commission (Oregon),  Earth Day Lecture with Ozzie Gonzalez, LEED A.P, addressing the celebration of EarthDay and stepping back to consider community and social equity as part of a sustainable future.  Published on Apr 26, 2012

Millennium Development Goals

Goal Six.

Target 6.A: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS

Target 6.B: Achieve, by 2010, universal access to treatment for HIV/AIDS for all those who need it

Target 6.C: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases

Please visit the Good Planet Website for more information.  

Gender Equality Workgroup

In this week's address, President Obama discussed new actions by the Environmental Protection Agency to cut dangerous carbon pollution, a plan that builds on the efforts already taken by many states, cities and companies. Carbon Pollution Standards here. Published on May 31, 2014

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Then President-elect Barack Obama in a speech (video) to the Global Climate Summit, November 18-19, 2008 Beverly Hills, California, promising "a new chapter of American leadership on climate change."

See also, Climate Change Talks, President Obama, 2009, here.  He speaks on Climate Change, 2013, here.

Nick Jankel, founder of WECREATE WORLDWIDE, helped launch the Xbox brand worldwide and instigated the most successful TV show of all time. Interweaving innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship and collaboration, Nick guides organisations and individuals to 'switch on' to opportunities for creativity, growth and thriving, providing cutting-edge tools and techniques for how to do this. Published on May 20, 2014  

His book,  Switch On: How to Ignite Your Creative Spirit with the New Science of Breakthrough is available from Amazon (click on image) or check with your local bookstore.Thank you.

What's a marine biologist doing talking about world hunger? Well, says Jackie Savitz, fixing the world's oceans might just help to feed the planet's billion hungriest people. In an eye-opening talk, Savitz tells us what's really going on in our global fisheries right now — it's not good — and offers smart suggestions of how we can help them heal, while making more food for all.

Jacqueline Savitz is the Vice President for U.S. Oceans. Jackie’s background and training in marine biology and environmental toxicology combined with two decades of policy experience provides Oceana with a combination of sound science and clear environmental vision.

Published on May 20, 2014

The proposal to strip protections from most wolves across the lower 48 states has left many shocked and angry. Help spread the word by sharing this video today. More information on Defenders of Wildlife here.  Founded in 1947, Defenders of Wildlife is a major national conservation organization focused solely on wildlife and habitat conservation and the safeguarding of biodiversity. Published on Jun 26, 2013

This workshop examines how society has institutionalized the notion of culture and placed it within a leisure-time, tourist-oriented and academically-based niche of the world's economy. It also includes a discussion of the Critical Assessment Framework tool for envisioning programs and indicators designed to help foster a culture of sustainability. Participants identify and reflect on assumptions, insights and blind spots in society. Presenters: Douglas Worts, Culture and Sustainability Specialist, World Views Consulting and Dr. Lynne Teather, Professor, Master of Museum Studies Program, University of Toronto. Uploaded on Dec 29, 2010

Published on Feb 26, 2014