Sustainability: Toronto. July 2, 2010. Yes it's possible says Dr. Peter  Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University. Economic growth is the over-arching

Sustainability: Toronto. July 2, 2010. Yes it's possible says Dr. Peter  Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University. Economic growth is the over-arching policy objective of governments worldwide. Yet its long-term viability is increasingly questioned because of environmental impacts and impending and actual shortages of energy and material resources. Furthermore, rising incomes in rich countries bear little relation to gains in happiness and well-being . Growth has not eliminated poverty, brought full employment or protected the environment. Results from a simulation model of the Canadian economy suggest that it is possible to have full employment, eradicate poverty, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain fiscal balance without economic growth. It's time to turn our attention away from pursuing growth and towards specific objectives more directly relating to our well-being and that of the planet.

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Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University is interviewed at the International DeGrowth Conference in Barcelona. We do not have to rely on economic growth. His numbers suggest that yes it can be quite feasible to live good lives. This conference is talking about not just stabilizing the economy, but schrinking it. Harder, but possible, and more dramatic changes may be required. International Degrowth Conference in Barcelona (25-29th March 2010) A longer, more in-depth speech by Dr. Victor is on EarthSayers.tv.

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Hear Martha on what makes a good architect and how she sees the need for the role of architecture and design to expand so it can stay relevant for future challenges.

Martha Thorne is an American architectural academic, curator, editor, and author. She is the Executive Director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize and Dean in the architecture school at IE University in Madrid. Formerly, she was a curator in architecture at the Art Institute of Chicago. The Honorary Committee is composed of eminent personalities who lend strength to the UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023 through their support and contributions to the profession. You will meet them during selected sessions at the World Congress in Copenhagen.

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Join CCL Executive Mark Reynolds for our main opening plenary for remarks from Senator Chris Coons (DE), Senator Mike Braun (IN), former Representative Carlos Curbelo, and Rachel Kyte. Carlos

Join CCL Executive Mark Reynolds for our main opening plenary for remarks from Senator Chris Coons (DE), Senator Mike Braun (IN), former Representative Carlos Curbelo, and Rachel Kyte. Carlos Curbelo, Former Representative FL-26 Mike Braun, U.S. Senate, Senator (R-IN) Chris Coons, United States Senate, Senator (D-DE) Rachel Kyte, Dean, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Tufts University Slide Deck & More #CCL2020 Presentations: http://cclusa.org/presentations Join CCL: https://cclusa.org/join

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Assistant Dean at Student Diversity Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education, Aaron Bird Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations) integrates American Indian Studies

Assistant Dean at Student Diversity Programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education, Aaron Bird Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations) integrates American Indian Studies into teacher education programs. Wisconsin First Nations is a rich collection of classroom, library, and professional learning resources provides PK-12 educators with high-quality materials for the teaching of American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

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Come learn about international human rights mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and UN Treaty bodies, the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and how they can

Come learn about international human rights mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and UN Treaty bodies, the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and how they can aid in your advocacy efforts and put pressure on governments, locally, nationally, and globally, to respect Indigenous Peoples’ rights. Training by Joshua Cooper, Executive Director, Oceania Human Rights & Dean, Global Leadership Academy for Human Rights Advocacy.

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Opening Ceremony of Radiocommunication Assembly 2023 (RA-23) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 November 2023. Speakers: Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU Mr. Mario Maniewicz,

Opening Ceremony of Radiocommunication Assembly 2023 (RA-23) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 November 2023. Speakers: Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU Mr. Mario Maniewicz, Radiocommunication Bureau Director, ITU H.E. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Dean of the Radiocommunication Assembly 2023 Carol Wilson, Chair of RA-23 #ITUWRC

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The privatization of water has significantly impacted communities, creating great hardships, especially on women in rural communities. Mary Grace Almandrez shares her perspective on this important

The privatization of water has significantly impacted communities, creating great hardships, especially on women in rural communities. Mary Grace Almandrez shares her perspective on this important issue, expanding upon the trickledown effect that lack of potable water creates. She encourages us to think about climate change through the lens of the people on the ground, and its impact on them in their day-to-day lives. Dr. Almandrez is Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Rhode Island. She is an active advocate for diversity, equity, and leads the development and sustenance of a vibrant and diverse community of students, staff, and faculty throughout the University. She joined URI from Brown University where she served as an advocate for all students to thrive in their academic and co-curricular endeavors. She supervised Residential Life, Student and Employee Accessibility Services, Student Conduct & Community Standards, and Student Support Services. She orchestrated several major reorganizations on the divisional and departmental levels. Dr. Almandrez also chaired Brown’s Threat Assessment Team. Prior to serving as associate vice president for Campus Life and dean of students, she was interim assistant vice president for Campus Life, associate dean of the College, and director of the Brown Center for Students of Color. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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