Category Archives: Political Governance

Sustainable Capitalism? – 2

Posted on 02/02/2012 by Kaj

There is a systemic crisis affecting most countries on the planet. It is not restricted to capitalism and in fact extends far beyond it. It is a crisis that has been in the making for decades and one that results … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, Leadership and Sustainability, Network, News, Political Governance

Sustainable Capitalism?

Posted on 08/01/2012 by Kaj

Dialogue on corporate mission definition, governance,sustainability,capitalism,leadership, ownership, via Sustainable Capitalism?.

Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, Political Governance

Sustainable Capitalism?

Posted on 08/01/2012 by Kaj

I read a very interesting article in the International Herald Tribune, that discussed how the new model of corporate management and ownership was creating companies that had anonymous and absent owners and shareholders. I am a firm believer that companies … Continue reading →

Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, New Year Reflections, News, Political Governance

David Suzukis call on Canada´s pull out of Kyoto II

Posted on 15/12/2011 by Kaj

When we see the Canadian national government pulling out of the Kyoto treaty 2, a sudden urgency comes  for the Mayors in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Hamilton and Yellowknife to show leadership and how cities can reduce their impact on Climate Change.  As far as I … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, News, Political Governance

Global challenges – local solutions

Posted on 03/12/2011 by Kaj

This coming week we will see the result from the UN negotiations on Climate Change. We are also feeling the heat of the upcoming EU Summit. Will the result of the two summits be step to integrate the both the finance … Continue reading →

Categories: Climate Change, Climate Negotiations, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance

Sustainability and the local Government

Posted on 17/11/2011 by Kaj

 A growing number of municipal governments across the country are aiming to become beacons of sustainability in their communities, but many are struggling to lead by example. This report promises to help municipal change agents advance sustainability in their organizations … Continue reading →

Categories: News, Okategoriserade, Political Governance, Sustainable Cities, Tools for change

Ranked the Rich – to support the poor – Sweden top ranked

Posted on 10/11/2011 by Kaj

Each year since 2003, the Center for Global Development has “ranked the rich”—assessing which wealthy nations do the most (for their size) to bring good government and prosperity to the rest of the world. Today, we released the 9th edition of this … Continue reading →

Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance, the GAP between developed and developing countries

Greeks, be aware of the Trojan horse!

Posted on 06/11/2011 by Kaj

I don’t know about you, but I have tried to find out exactly what is in the bailout  package offered to Greece by the European partners, but I could not find much.  Banks are mentioned in all the newspapers articles, … Continue reading →

Categories: Investment, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance

Revolution, Recession AND Sustainability

Posted on 25/10/2011 by Kaj

Revolution and recession. For good reason, these two words have dominated headlines over the past year. Yet talk of such political and financial tumult has resulted in the neglect of a third issue, which is both critical and germane: sustainability. … Continue reading →

Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance, the GAP between developed and developing countries, Tools for change

Mayors and regions take leadership in front of Rio+20

Posted on 05/10/2011 by Kaj

European leaders must take a strong, unified position on the future of international environmental policy and ensure that next year’s Rio+20 summit does not just result in statements of good intent but in concrete actions and tangible targets. This was … Continue reading →

Categories: Interviews, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance, Sustainable Cities