Save the date – Earth Debate: Beyond...

On the 22nd February, a panel of experts, chaired by the BBC environment correspondent Richard Black, will come together at the Natural History Museum, London to discuss how we can measure progress beyond GDP. Continue reading

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Video: Beyond GDP – how can we measu...

Watch the video of the second Earth Debate held at London’s historic Natural History Museum where leading experts discuss GDP and alternatives ways to measure progress. Continue reading

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Video: The Happy Planet Index

Well-being expert Nic Marks talks about the Happy Planet Index at the TED Talks, 2010 Continue reading

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Video: Prof. Tim Jackson on the principles...

Professor Tim Jackson talks about principles for a new economy at TED Talks, 2010 Continue reading

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Video: The GPI: An approach to measuring s...

Stephen Posner argues for a Genuine Progress Indicator. What do you think? Continue reading

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How to leave the carbon in the ground

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Over the past five years, if not more, the concept of unburnable carbon – the fossil fuels that should not be burnt because, if they are, the risk of dangerous climate change would rise to unacceptable levels – has been infecting the minds of scholars, campaigners and business leaders Continue reading

Sustainable energy for the people: Lessons from Fukushima

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The meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, caused by the earthquake off the cost of Japan in March last year, reminded people of the dangers of nuclear energy, and the structural problems of the industry says Akira Kawasaki of Peace Boat
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What happens on Monday? From Talk to Walk

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Riding on the wave of momentum generated from Conferences and Summits is something that we all aim for – to go home and set in motion all the plans that will support the outcomes and achieve the commitments made, and … Continue reading

Are you ready for Rio? Side Events Announced

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How to find out about the 500+ side events taking place in Rio from the 13-22 of June. Continue reading

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Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future, nef (the New Economics Foundation) and New Economics Institute are working in partnership to catalyse the Global Transition 2012 initiative.

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