Tag Archives: Respect
Respect Climate: Looking for Smart Climate Solutions
We are a long way off solving the problem of climate change. One need only to think of the string of failed climate negotiations or the recent massive investments in tar sands and shale gas to appreciate this. It is … Continue reading
State-Owned, But on Whose Behalf?
I want to talk to you about TeliaSonera, a telecoms operator, and Vattenfall, an energy company. Both these companies are Swedish. Both are giants in their respective sectors. And both have recently been embroiled in scandals that have cost their … Continue reading
Categories: Leadership and Sustainability, News
Rio+20: What are you waiting for?
Ahead of the Rio+20 Summit I would like to share three thoughts of mine that may inspire you to take action. 1. In Europe we can save energy, become independent of fossil fuel – and create new jobs. But how can we … Continue reading
Categories: Brazil, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Rio+20, Sustainable Cities
No Plan B for the Planet
It’s worrying me that it is so difficult to build understanding between national governments. We are all developing nations and need to understand how conditions are different depending on where we live on our planet. Mayors in cities seem to … Continue reading
Categories: Interviews, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance
Stockholm+40 – Sustainable Solutions on the Agenda
On 23-25 April 2012 Sweden’s Ministry of Environment and Ministry for Foreign Affairs opens an international conference, Stockholm+40 - Partnership Forum for Sustainable Development. The discussions, which will attract a number of the world’s leading political figures, mark the 30th anniversary of the … Continue reading
Worlds most ethical companies – 145 companies on the list
Award recognises exceptional ethical leadership across continents and industries LONDON - Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading provider of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced today that it has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute, the leading business ethics think-tank, … Continue reading
Categories: Ethics, Leadership and Sustainability, News
The climate issue is about more than activists on the streets
The disappointing failure of our national governments to agree on a climate treaty has prompted the return of protest and more traditional forms of activism that have drawn people onto the streets. The threat to our planet remains as serious, … Continue reading
Highlights from 2011
We have started a new year. It has been a year of unique moments of dread and hope. Out of the most repressive corners of the globe, youngsters pulled out their mobile phones to promote revolutions, showing their fearlessness and … Continue reading
Categories: New Year Reflections, News
New CDP report published
The Nordic Countries are leading when we look at the combination of Economic Growth, Reduction of GHG and Reduction of Fossil fuels. The green taxation system and incentives have promoted green solutions in the market place. The Nordic CDP report … Continue reading
Categories: Climate Change, Investment, News, Okategoriserade
Solutions for Rio – debate in the UK Parliament
More than 150 politicians, businesses and NGO:s participated in the discussion about the roadmap to Rio +20 and Stockholm+40. The threats of our civilisation was present in the discussion. Mark Edwards the producer of the Hard Rain exhibition clarified and present … Continue reading
Categories: Brazil, Interviews, Leadership and Sustainability, News, Political Governance, Sustainable Cities
