Gro Harlem Brundtland and Jim MacNeil, leaders of the Brundtland Commission, conducted extensive public hearings worldwide. Their work culminated in "Our Common Future" (1987), a landmark report

Gro Harlem Brundtland and Jim MacNeil, leaders of the Brundtland Commission, conducted extensive public hearings worldwide. Their work culminated in "Our Common Future" (1987), a landmark report that fostered global consensus by overcoming ideological barriers.

Madame Brundtland's book, related to this work, can be ordered from Amazon or purchased at local bookstores.

Sha Sukang delivered a speech at the High-Level Consultation on 'Realising Inclusive and Green Growth: Business & Industry Consultation with Government and Civil Society.' This event occurred at

Sha Sukang delivered a speech at the High-Level Consultation on 'Realising Inclusive and Green Growth: Business & Industry Consultation with Government and Civil Society.' This event occurred at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 11, 2012.

Further information is available on the Rio+20 Summit.

Deirdre Kent, co-founder of the New Economics Party in New Zealand, outlines specific recommendations for transforming our economic system into a sustainable one.

For more information and

Deirdre Kent, co-founder of the New Economics Party in New Zealand, outlines specific recommendations for transforming our economic system into a sustainable one.

For more information and ideas on their proposals, visit the New Economics Party website.

Isarithmic maps are essentially topographic or contour maps, wherein a third variable is represented in two dimensions by color, or by contour lines, indicating gradations. I had never

Isarithmic maps are essentially topographic or contour maps, wherein a third variable is represented in two dimensions by color, or by contour lines, indicating gradations. I had never seen such a map depicting political data — certainly not election returns, and thus sought to create them.The isarithmic depiction does an excellent job of highlighting several broad patterns in modern U.S. political history. 

This animated interpretation accentuates certain phenomena: the breadth and duration of support for Roosevelt, the shift from a Democratic to a Republican South, the move from an ostensibly east-west division to the contemporary coasts-versus-heartland division, and the stability of the latter.

More broadly, this video is a reminder that what constitutes “politics as usual” is always in flux, shifting sometimes abruptly. The landscape of American politics is constantly evolving,  as members of the two great parties battle for electoral supremacy.

Healthy Democracy Oregon (HDO), a nonpartisan nonprofit, offers a new public service to provide voters clear, reliable information on ballot initiatives. HDO strengthens citizen ownership and

Healthy Democracy Oregon (HDO), a nonpartisan nonprofit, offers a new public service to provide voters clear, reliable information on ballot initiatives. HDO strengthens citizen ownership and integrity in this process.

The organization promotes the Citizens' Initiative Review (CIR), an innovative reform. CIR provides voters with clear, useful, and trustworthy evaluations of statewide ballot measures.

In February 2010, Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) shared outlines of the anticipated Kerry, Graham, Lieberman climate bill with Clean Skies News. He indicated the comprehensive legislation would be

In February 2010, Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) shared outlines of the anticipated Kerry, Graham, Lieberman climate bill with Clean Skies News. He indicated the comprehensive legislation would be unveiled shortly.

This forthcoming bill aimed to address climate change, representing a collaborative effort among the senators involved.

On December 18, 2009, President Obama addressed the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. He declared that the time for talk was over, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive action on climate

On December 18, 2009, President Obama addressed the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. He declared that the time for talk was over, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive action on climate change.

His speech specifically called for global commitment to mitigation efforts, increased transparency in climate initiatives, and robust financing to support these critical goals.

President-elect Barack Obama addressed the Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills, California, on November 18-19, 2008, promising "a new chapter of American leadership on