Putting a Price on Nature

By Maxwell Gomera 3

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

By Ezra Markowitz & Julie Sweetland 1

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

By Fred Nelson & Jeffrey Parrish

Three innovative ways groups can work together across organizational fiefdoms and disciplinary siloes to meet conservation challenges locally and globally.

Irrigation Innovation

By Noël Duan 1

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

By Brandon Keim

The Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network makes a business case for protecting Asian elephants.

Teaming with Suppliers for Sustainable Food

By Jenny Davis-Peccoud & Sasha Duchnowski 3

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

By Radhika Shah & Phil Bloomer 8

Addressing climate change requires that we transition quickly to renewable energy while grounding our efforts in human rights.

Early, Patient, Nimble Philanthropy Can Make or Break Public-Private Partnerships

By Michael Mantell & Mary Scoonover 1

A look at how private long-term investment can help spur public engagement—and lead to policy change and impact—in environmental conservation and beyond.

6 SSIR Articles on Business Sustainability

By Madeline Musante

A reading list of our articles examining how businesses should define and achieve sustainability.

The Next Phase of Business Sustainability

By Andrew J. Hoffman 23

The era of corporations integrating sustainable practices is being surpassed by a new age of corporations actively transforming the market to make it more sustainable. Open access to this article is made possible by The Regents of the University of Michigan on behalf of the Erb Institute.