The green economy is defined as an economy that aims at reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities, and...
The green economy is defined as an economy that aims at reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities, and that aims for sustainable development without degrading the environment. It is closely related with ecological economics, but has a more politically applied focus. The 2011 UNEP Green Economy Report argues "that to be green, an economy must not only be efficient, but also fair. Fairness implies recognising global and country level equity dimensions, particularly in assuring a just transition to an economy that is low-carbon, resource efficient, and socially inclusive."
"Developing life skills through sport" Little Sports Organization (LSO) is a sport for development NGO that is...
"Developing life skills through sport" Little Sports Organization (LSO) is a sport for development NGO that is shaping lives of the next generation of Kenyan...
Fashion, employing 1 in 100 people, truly is a global industry, but in a world where the cost of everything -...
Fashion, employing 1 in 100 people, truly is a global industry, but in a world where the cost of everything - education, housing, even lattes, - is increasing, how is clothing becoming less expensive? This talk will introduce you to the environmental and social impacts of the fast fashion industry, and give you easy tips on how to live more sustainably. Tamara Jones is a student at Ryerson University with passions for environmental sustainability and social justice. As a Global Studies major, her background is in politics, business and history. Most recently, Tamara has been published in Ryerson University’s Undergraduate Research Journal, facilitated a seminar at University of Toronto’s International Development Conference and participated in the Youth Assembly at the United Nations to discuss the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. In the coming months, she will be hosting a class about sustainable fashion where students will have the opportunity to make their own t-shirt from organic, fair-trade linen. In her personal life, Tamara is constantly researching and implementing ideas on how to lessen her impact on the environment while creating a positive impact on the global community..
Why is becoming Rights-Literate so important? Nick discusses the unique and vital role that Human Rights play in all...
Why is becoming Rights-Literate so important? Nick discusses the unique and vital role that Human Rights play in all our lives. Nick’s academic interests lie...
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet bahara recently said "What might be most astonishing (and...
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet bahara recently said "What might be most astonishing (and disappointing) is that some of the most ...
John Maceri talks about an issue that is lingering across the US that unfortunately fails to be addressed on a daily...
John Maceri talks about an issue that is lingering across the US that unfortunately fails to be addressed on a daily basis. He reminds us that there is indee...
New on-line platform connects Patagonia customers with hyper local grassroots activism....
New on-line platform connects Patagonia customers with hyper local grassroots activism. https://www.patagonia.com/actionworks/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=...
