Following a summer of devastating fires and record temperatures, Greece’s government has created a new ministry to address the impact and risks of climate change. Led by former European Union commissioner Christos Stylianides, the ministry will be in charge of firefighting, … [Read more...] about Greece creates climate crisis ministry in the wake of summer fires
Resiliency
Thought Leader Series: The resiliency of human nature
Isolation, financial stress, and uncertainty have made many people more depressed and anxious during the pandemic. The good news is that psychiatrist and neurobiology expert Dr. Richard Friedman, whose work was shared with us by an Emissary, finds that humans have boosted … [Read more...] about Thought Leader Series: The resiliency of human nature
The importance of agility in business resiliency
As we measure our financial Covid-19 losses, many companies are finding that resilience is key to whether they sink or swim. But what does it mean to be resilient? Is it just a buzz word for adequately funded? A key node of resiliency is agility, the ability to adapt quickly to … [Read more...] about The importance of agility in business resiliency
How to reopen our economies to work for people and the planet
A few weeks ago we shared a story about how Amsterdam is adopting a more sustainable doughnut model economy. Restarting our economies after COVID-19 gives us the unique opportunity to institute more sustainable and equitable economic policies. Here are some economic changes we … [Read more...] about How to reopen our economies to work for people and the planet
Resiliency is key to success. Here’s how to cultivate it
Failure sucks, but it’s a part of life. Any time we work towards our goals, we are bound to fail at one point or another. It’s not, however, the failures themselves that will stop you from getting to where you want to be. Rather, it’s the way you respond that matters most. If you … [Read more...] about Resiliency is key to success. Here’s how to cultivate it