Sustainable Disruption
An excerpt from Can Business Save the Earth?: Innovating Our Way to Sustainability
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Innovations in environmental protection and conserving natural resources (more)
Worldly Strategy for the Global Climate
Progress in dealing with the problem of climate change will require that the institutions of government, business, and community work not in isolation from each other, let alone at cross-purposes, but by reinforcing each other’s efforts through consolidation.
Diversifying the Conservation Movement
The conservation movement has been criticized for being too homogenous, but the National Audubon Society is taking steps to change that.
Putting a Price on Nature
A new metric measures the real value of natural goods—and shows us what we stand to lose.
Entering Climate Change Communications Through the Side Door
Advocates can make progress on polarized issues by finding new ways into engaging people in different perspectives, rather than trying to knock down the front door with a barrage of facts.
Developing New Models for Collaboration in Conservation
Three innovative ways groups can work together across organizational fiefdoms and disciplinary siloes to meet conservation challenges locally and globally.
Irrigation Innovation
aQysta’s Barsha pump aims to deliver water for agricultural irrigation without fuel, electricity, operating expenses, or greenhouse gas emissions.
Look for the Wild Animal Label
The Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network makes a business case for protecting Asian elephants.
Teaming with Suppliers for Sustainable Food
Even companies making steady progress toward sustainability cannot go much further without collaborating across the value chain.
Respecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as Renewable Energy Grows
Addressing climate change requires that we transition quickly to renewable energy while grounding our efforts in human rights.