Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted

Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted by bio-ecologist and ecological economist William Rees in an INET interview.

Rees, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning, emphasizes the need for this approach.

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is humanity's greatest

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is humanity's greatest collective threat. As a global culture, individual eco-footprint reductions are insufficient to address this challenge.

Sustainability demands a collective approach, not isolated actions. Cities must be designed to enable citizens to live sustainably, recognizing that we are all facing this critical situation together.

Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at the University of London, highlights the universal importance of teacher quality across all nations and government types.

The

Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at the University of London, highlights the universal importance of teacher quality across all nations and government types.

The Salzburg Global Seminar, "Optimizing Talent: Closing Educational and Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide" (Dec. 2011), convened 63 participants from 24 countries. Their collective aim was to identify strategies for ensuring quality education is accessible to everyone.