Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global

Bjorn Stigson is president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global association of 200 CEO-led companies focused on sustainable development.

He emphasizes that climate change is primarily a competitiveness issue for businesses. Those operating under resource and pollution constraints must innovate.

Ultimately, companies delivering green and clean solutions will emerge as winners. (ABC Radio/Australia)

Renee, former President of Red Lake Nation Tribal College, discusses Indigenous Knowledge, highlighting its importance and our profound connection to Mother Earth. For generations, Indigenous

Renee, former President of Red Lake Nation Tribal College, discusses Indigenous Knowledge, highlighting its importance and our profound connection to Mother Earth. For generations, Indigenous science and knowledge were discounted; now is the time to embrace these original instructions.

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Chris Peters, President and CEO of the Seventh Generation Fund, introduced the "Echoes of the Earth in Times of Climate

Chris Peters, President and CEO of the Seventh Generation Fund, introduced the "Echoes of the Earth in Times of Climate Change" Conference.

The event then featured a keynote speech by Dr. Henrietta Mann (Southern Cheyenne).

Hundreds have joined to demonstrate their support for ocean conservation, proving that actions speak louder than words.

You can also show your support by asking President Obama to represent

Hundreds have joined to demonstrate their support for ocean conservation, proving that actions speak louder than words.

You can also show your support by asking President Obama to represent our oceans' needs at Rio+20. Click here.

Dr. Jim Kim seeks public input on three vital questions:

What are the best ways to eradicate

Dr. Jim Kim seeks public input on three vital questions:

What are the best ways to eradicate poverty? What innovations can bring prosperity to all? How can member countries' vast experience be harnessed?

Submit your questions and comments via the form below, or tweet using #AskJimKim. Follow @WorldBank on Twitter for updates.

James O'Dea, a Fellow and former President of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, is an author and member of the Evolutionary Leaders and Global Systems Initiatives. He also serves as lead faculty

James O'Dea, a Fellow and former President of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, is an author and member of the Evolutionary Leaders and Global Systems Initiatives. He also serves as lead faculty for the Shift Network's Peace Ambassador Training Program. Learn more at jamesodea.com.

Recognized as an outstanding "Voice for Peace," O'Dea spoke at the Shift Network's Summer of Peace 2012 Festival. His latest book is Cultivating Peace: Becoming a 21st Century Peace Ambassador, available on Amazon.

BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer delivered opening remarks at the BSR Conference 2012: Fast Forward.

He reflected on sustainability's progress over the past two decades, highlighting both

BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer delivered opening remarks at the BSR Conference 2012: Fast Forward.

He reflected on sustainability's progress over the past two decades, highlighting both opportunities and challenges ahead.

Jill Sheffield, President of Women Deliver, spoke at the BSR Conference 2012 about the link between women's reproductive rights and sustainability,

Jill Sheffield, President of Women Deliver, spoke at the BSR Conference 2012 about the link between women's reproductive rights and sustainability, advocating for a faster pace of change.

Women Deliver is a global advocacy organization that unites voices worldwide to improve the health and well-being of girls and women.

President Jim Yong Kim urges more aggressive global action to tackle climate change. A new scientific

President Jim Yong Kim urges more aggressive global action to tackle climate change. A new scientific report, 'Turn Down the Heat', warns that the world is barreling down a path to heat up by 4 degrees at the end of the century if the global community fails to act.

This inaction would trigger a cascade of cataclysmic changes. These include extreme heatwaves, declining global food stocks, and a sea-level rise affecting hundreds of millions of people. The report underscores the critical need for immediate intervention to avert these devastating outcomes.

On January 28th at 12pm (EST), Gary Lawrence, AECOM's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, will discuss how the company delivers solutions.

He will detail AECOM's approach to

On January 28th at 12pm (EST), Gary Lawrence, AECOM's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, will discuss how the company delivers solutions.

He will detail AECOM's approach to creating, enhancing, and sustaining the world's built, natural, and social environments. Learn more about Gary Lawrence.