Green Project Management

JUNE 26, 2016

This past week the UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit took place in New York and for the fourth straight year, we took an active role. The compact is a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support Sustainable Development goals. What is great about the compact […]. The post 2016 UN Global Compact Leaders Summit Update appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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Daniel Burrus

JUNE 9, 2016

On a daily basis, we are subjected to headlines about how technology is negatively affecting our world. The truth is that bad news sells and good news does not. However, there is clear evidence to suggest that technology, when used correctly, can enable positive changes that deserve to be recognized. We often hear about how the music and book industries, each of which is worth around $130 billion globally, have been disrupted by technology.

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Sustainable Development Network

JUNE 25, 2016

On July 21, 2016, the Caribbean SDSN and it's host institution, the University of the West Indies (UWI), held a high-level, multi-stakeholder forum to discuss this question, with a focus on energy security in the region (SDGs 7 & 13). The first panel consisted of Devon Gardner of CARICOM, Patrick Watson of UWI, and Minister Ian Liburd of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Post, Urban Development, and Transport of St.

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EJOLT

JUNE 23, 2016

By Leah Temper and Daniela Del Bene. Abstract. Environmental Justice is both a field of study and a social movement. This dialectical relationship between theory and praxis constitutes the basis of its empirical and theoretical richness. However, there is a persistent divide between theorist and activist approaches to Environmental Justice that needs to be abridged.

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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.

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Green Project Management

JUNE 20, 2016

Sustainable Development Goal #3 and Project Management, ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Installment #3 of our series in which we cover each sustainable development goal (SDG) and how projects and project management can contribute to them. This post focuses on SDG number 3, Good Health and Well-being. This goal […].

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Green Project Management

JUNE 7, 2016

Installment #2 of our series in which we cover each sustainable development goal (SDG) and how projects and project management can contribute to them. Ending Hunger Q. What is the goal? A. Specifically, the goal is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. In the past 20 years, hunger has […].

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Daniel Burrus

JUNE 1, 2016

The digital transformation has completely changed the business landscape in record time. We seldom stop to take stock of the situation, but the events of the past few years make it much easier to follow these Hard Trends to predict the future. Think: Airbnb offers more rooms worldwide than the biggest hotel chains and yet owns no property. SHARE. The facts speak for themselves.

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Daniel Burrus

JUNE 28, 2016

Microsoft recently hit the headlines after revealing a $26 billion agreement to buy LinkedIn. In a digital age when most people obtain their social updates and look for work using a social network, Microsoft had been noticeably lacking in this area for some time. When a large corporation has no expertise in a rapidly growing area such as social media that represents a Hard Trend (a future certainty) going forward, it typically buys what it needs.

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Daniel Burrus

JUNE 15, 2016

The financial services industry has been notoriously slow to adapt to the evolving technology landscape and its customers’ digital demands. In yet another twist to a modern tale, it was recently revealed that it was consumers who were leading yet another round of disruption in the banking and insurance sectors. A report by Fujitsu financial services showed that 39% of the UK residents it surveyed would consider leaving their providers if they do not offer up-to-date technology.

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Daniel Burrus

JUNE 23, 2016

Organizations have finally realized that the key to success in this digital world is to evolve continuously in order to remain competitive and relevant to consumers. The way in which all businesses accept payment transactions is quickly becoming the next battleground of innovation, according to recent findings in the global payments insight survey. Consumers are now surrounded by a wealth of technology and expect businesses to lead the way with innovation.

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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

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Sustainable Development Network

JUNE 19, 2016

On July 12, 2016, the SDSN co-hosted a side event at the High Level Political Forum with Biovision and the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI). The event was entitled How to achieve SDG2? Two initiatives to support the development of national transformation pathways. David Nabarro , Special Adviser on 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, offered video remarks to open the session.

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Sustainable Development Network

JUNE 8, 2016

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) describe a vision of what 2030 ought to look like. Agriculture will contribute directly to 8 of these goals, and indirectly to all of them. Profound changes will be needed in order to eradicate poverty, improve food and nutrition security, and support rural development while protecting the environment. Business as usual is not an option if we wish to meet these targets simultaneously.

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Sustainable Development Network

JUNE 30, 2016

On Friday June 24 th , the Conference “Laudato Si’, 2030 Agenda, COP21 a Year Later: Reflections and Perspectives ” was held in Assisi, the medieval town that gave birth to St. Francis. Monsignor Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, Pontifical Academy of Sciences Chancellor and SDSN Leadership Council member, set the framework for the event, exploring how the Encyclical contributed to the global discussion on sustainable development, as he did during the other similar events organized by SDSN Spain ( /news/

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Sustainable Development Network

JUNE 7, 2016

BAPPENAS (National Planning Agency of Republic of Indonesia), UID (United in Diversity) and SDSN Indonesia, hosted a conference “Collaboration and Action to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia” on Monday, May 16 th , 2016. The aim of the conference was to enhance mutual understanding of stakeholders on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Sustainable Development Network

JUNE 16, 2016

What is the relevance of SDG 3 to a high-income country like Canada? And how do we truly implement a universal development agenda? These were just some of the themes discussed at the Canadian Public Health Association’s annual conference in Toronto from June 13th to 16th. SDSN Manager Lauren Barredo participated, describing the UN processed to set the goals, targets, and indicators, and sharing opportunities for Canada to lead on implementing SDG 3.

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