Daniel Burrus
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
Tennis great Billie Jean King once said, “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” What she was trying to instill in others was the importance of persistence. When Michael Jordan famously said that he had missed more than 9,000 shots, lost 300 games and missed 26 game-winning shots in his career, he followed it up by saying, “I’ve failed over and over.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
By Claude Nahon We see it happening every day: the world is moving towards lower carbon energy, more decentralized production, and increased technology. This transition to the low-carbon economy also means that individuals may need to become more actively involved in understanding and choosing the source of their daily energy needs. We may even need to learn how to consume electricity differently.
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AAEE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
While the civil engineer has a big role to play in the construction of mines, the environmental engineer dedicated to sustainability probably wouldn’t approve of. Here lies the nature battle between the two disciplines of engineering that are tied together closely. Civil engineers are responsible for structural construction projects that have the potential to be… The post ASCE vs SEE: A Nature Battle appeared first on AAEE.net - Environmental Engineering.
Edouard Stenger
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Many of us these days are horrified at the situation Puerto Rico is currently witnessing. An island with a population of 3.5 million people, it currently has very little electricity or water access. . As officials announced this weekend, after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico could be without grid power for up to six months. This is a serious threat to the stability of both local society and economy.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Roel Nieuwenkamp
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
By Roel Nieuwenkamp, Chair of the OECD Working Party on Responsible Business Conduct. This article was originally published on Development Matters blog on 25 September 2017. September 25, 2017 marks World SDG Action Day. A couple of months ago during the OECD’s Global Forum on Responsible Business Conduct,1 I heard a new term: SDG washing.
Green Technology
SEPTEMBER 7, 2017
This week’s look at exhibitors for the 2017 Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit includes solutions for clean air, water harvesting and building envelopes. Camil US. The Camil Group works to provide customers with sustainable best-in-class air filtration products and services within four main segments: Comfort Air, Clean Processes, Power Systems and Safety & Protection.
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Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
SDSN Switzerland’s discussion paper outlines important considerations for the effective national implementation of Agenda 2030. The paper includes comments and recommendations to create a transformational and multidisciplinary sustainable development strategy for Switzerland based on scientific knowledge. SDSN Switzerland defines the following priority areas: Through five chapters, the discussion paper promotes a scientific and multidisciplinary approach for effective action on the SDGs in Switz
Daniel Burrus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
One of the central principles of the Anticipatory Organization model is to move beyond the idea of mere competition. By that, I mean going past the idea of measuring your organization’s success and performance against others. Instead, set your own standards through transformational planning and ongoing innovation. In so doing, you redefine the concept of risk management.
Daniel Burrus
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
One point I continually stress in speaking to audiences and in consulting with organizations of all sorts is the absolute importance of innovation. Without a culture that encourages and rewards innovation—and not just tweaks to an existing product or service—you will increasingly find yourself reacting to innovation supplied by others. And that’s a dicey place to be.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
The SDSN has a new network! SDSN Greece is the 23rd national and regional network in the networks program and adds to a wide array of coverage in the Mediterranean region. The launch event kicked off on September 6, 2017, with an executive meeting between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs, Director of the SDSN. An executive pre-launch dinner of the Leadership Council of SDSN Greece followed, where Prof.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
To mark the launch of Counting on the World , the new report from SDSN’s Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics ( SDSN TReNDS ), students and experts came together for a three-part Learning Session on Data for Development at the Columbia School of Journalism. The workshop event enabled participants to engage with leading experts on the topic of how to build modern, fit for purpose, national data systems for sustainable development.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Data is integral to target-setting and tracking SDG achievement over time. While much attention has been given to national-level measurement and reporting systems, such as the U.S. National Reporting Platform (NRP) , less has been done to determine how these types of activities might function at the city level. For the past year, Stanford University’s Sustainable Urban Systems Initiative (SUS) within the School of Engineering has been working with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network an
Edouard Stenger
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
For my first article since hurricanes Harvey and Katrina, I could have written another article on how not solving climate change would cost us trillions of dollars. Instead, here is an article that shows that despite what deniers and others naysayers are telling us, doing so could actually be pretty cheap. Switching from cars to bikes. I have blogged about how switching a certain amount of cars to bikes would save our cities and communities a lot of money and my recent reading of Bikenomics by E
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
New York City – On September 18-20, 2017, the SDSN, Columbia University’s Center for Sustainable Development, and the Global Association of Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) Programs are hosting the Fifth Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) at Columbia University in New York City. The conference theme this year is The World in 2050: Looking Ahead for Sustainable Development.
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Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
A new guide from the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Australia/Pacific highlights the important role universities in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific have in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provides practical guidance on how they can accelerate their contributions. Getting started with the SDGs in universities: A guide for universities, higher education institutions, and the academic sector was prepared in collaboration with the Australasian Campu
Daniel Burrus
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
We’ve all seen the headlines about the cost of cybercrime. According to one estimate from IBM, the average out-of-pocket cost of security breaches has now climbed to $4 million per incident—up nearly 30 percent in only a few short years. But protecting such data—specifically, personal customer data information—is more costly than just dollars and cents.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
By Tom Moultrie The Sustainable Development Goals that nations have committed themselves to striving to reach by 2030 represent a watershed in the global development agenda. Vast resources will be allocated internationally and at all levels of government to maximise their effect. Yet, while this agenda and the efforts that will be expended to meet it must be welcomed, the global development community should not be blinded to aspects of the agenda that should give pause for thought.
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