Tamara Hill-Kennedy of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) addressed the "Where's the ROI in green

Tamara Hill-Kennedy of the Green Meeting Industry Council (GMIC) addressed the "Where's the ROI in green travel?" panel at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference. Sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), the event was held September 8-10 in Portland, Oregon. EarthSayers.tv recorded Ms. Kennedy-Hill's presentation.

The GMIC is a premier global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability in the meetings and events industry. It spearheads education, research, policy, and standards, with member representation in over 20 countries.

Glenn Jampol, President of Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), presented on "The Role and Challenges of Certified Sustainable Tourism..." at the 2010

Glenn Jampol, President of Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), presented on "The Role and Challenges of Certified Sustainable Tourism..." at the 2010 EcoTourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Portland, Oregon. His talk was part of a panel sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

In 1985, Jampol founded Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, Costa Rica. This "Boutique" hotel, based on early sustainable standards, is now lauded by the New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the best hotels in the world." It also boasts 35 acres of certified shade-grown organic coffee, cultivated and roasted on-site.

The presentation was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and former JPMorgan Managing Director, recently discussed

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and former JPMorgan Managing Director, recently discussed sustainability with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv. He highlighted how thinking about our children and the world we inhabit focuses the mind on these critical issues, asking, "Can you imagine being eighteen years old today and trying to make sense of this world?" Fullerton is writing a book for his children, exploring the context of our current sustainability crisis.

The Capital Institute's mission is to engage leaders, scholars, and society to harness capital and markets. It strives to advance a just, resilient, and sustainable economic system that improves lives and preserves the planet.

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute spoke with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about aligning capital with sustainability principles and the

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute spoke with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about aligning capital with sustainability principles and the emergence of impact investing. He detailed how he integrates his personal values for a sustainable future into his own investment activities.

Fullerton also referenced the recent SoCap10 conference in San Francisco. He described it as the largest interdisciplinary gathering of individuals and institutions focused on the intersection of money and meaning.

Lorie Wigle, General Manager of Intel's Eco-Technology Program Office and President of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, shares her lifelong commitment to environmental sustainability. Her

Lorie Wigle, General Manager of Intel's Eco-Technology Program Office and President of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, shares her lifelong commitment to environmental sustainability. Her eco-mindedness began in high school and continues to influence her work at Intel.

Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Wigle at Portland State University's Center for Global Leadership in Sustainability, during the Business and Sustainability Conference in November 2010.

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