The challenge of citizen dividends in oil-rich nations is explored by Johnny West, a social entrepreneur and writer with 20 years of experience in the oil industry.

West began his career covering energy markets as a Reuters correspondent in the Middle East in the early 1990s. He is the founder of OpenOil and a transparency activist.

Explore Gunter Pauli's "Blue Economy" concept, an animated explanation that moves beyond traditional green initiatives.

Learn more by visiting his official website or YouTube Channel. His book is also available for purchase.

Impact Investing is an approach that seeks both financial returns and positive social and environmental impact.

Co-authored by Jed Emerson, the book *Impact Investing* provides excellent examples and differentiates it from responsible investing.

Order the book on Amazon.com.

Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate in economics, discusses Occupy Wall Street.

Stiglitz graduated from Amherst College and earned his Ph.D. from MIT, becoming a full professor at Yale in 1970. His extensive teaching career includes Princeton, Stanford, MIT, and Oxford, where he was Drummond Professor. He received the Nobel Prize for his analyses of markets with asymmetric information.

He is currently a University Professor at Columbia University and Co-Chair of its Committee on Global Thought.

Riane Eisler, a social scientist, attorney, and author, has profoundly influenced cultural transformation. A leader in peace, sustainability, and economic equity, her pioneering human rights work expanded the focus of international organizations to include women's and children's rights.

Her newest book, The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics, proposes a new economic approach. It gives visibility and value to the essential work of caring for people and nature.

Richard Wolff, an economist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, addresses the current economic crisis. His speech delves into its roots and proposes potential solutions.

This presentation was filmed by Paul Hubbard at Brown University, Providence, RI, on December 2, 2009.

Newscaster Jon Snow interviewed Dame Ellen MacArthur about the circular economy and the first year of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Snow challenged the Foundation's mission to inspire a generation to rethink and redesign for a positive future, questioning the circular economy's implementation and impact on business.

Drawing on over five years of research, Dame Ellen made a strong case for the circular economy. She emphasized it as a distinct, sustainable business model crucial for ensuring a viable long-term future.

Professor Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University delivered a lecture titled "The Future of Globalization" on December 10, 2007.

This event was presented as part of the "Conceptual Foundations of International Politics" course at the School of International and Public Affairs.

This film trailer features thought leaders from diverse fields addressing the myth of perpetual growth. The full film premieres on November 2nd.

Order your copy today to organize screenings starting in November. For more details and to order, visit GrowthBusters.org.

Discussions addressed critical global economic issues: macroeconomic imbalances, currency instability, global governance (G20), and the international financial system.

Key participants included Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Robert E. Diamond Jr., Christine Lagarde, George Osborne, Wolfgang Schäuble, Yu Yongding, and Robert B. Zoellick. The session was chaired by Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times.

There's a significant opportunity to rethink and redesign how we make things. The "Re-Thinking Progress" initiative explores how a change in perspective can transform our economy, enabling us to design products "made to be made again" and power systems with renewable energy. This approach aims to build a creative, innovative, and restorative economy.

Discover more about the circular economy and its economic and business rationale through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Explore their "Towards the Circular Economy" reports and follow them on Twitter for further insights.

Nobel laureate Michael Spence spoke to Googlers on May 24, 2011, about his book, *The Next Convergence: The Future of Economic Growth in a Multispeed World*.

The book is expected to spark debate on post-crisis economic recovery, addressing the balance between national and international interests, and short-term fixes versus long-term sustainability. Order it from Amazon.

Many believe profitable businesses cannot also be environmentally and socially responsible. However, Gil Friend asserts that green business practices benefit both companies and the world, extending beyond mere shareholder value and profit.

Friend, Founder/CEO of Natural Logic, Inc., is the author of The Truth About Green Business.

The standard Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of Planet, People, and Profit often overlooks equity, viewing people as consumers rather than citizens. Julia Anastasio, Director of Sustainability for the American Public Works Association (APWA), emphasizes social sustainability, community well-being, and the vital role of public works.

Anastasio shared these insights during an interview with Ruth Ann Barrett of Earthsayers.tv at the APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference, held June 27-29 in Portland, Oregon.

Richard Heinberg, a senior fellow at the Post Carbon Institute and author of "The Party's Over," "Peak Everything," and "Blackout," discusses the phenomenon of peak oil and its global implications.

He explains that the era of easily accessible resources is over. The new reality of expensive oil will likely become the norm, potentially leading to economic recession.

Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg argues that environmentally sustainable business practices offer significant long-term financial advantages.

Watch the complete video discussion: How to Make Money and Save the World

Economist John Perkins, co-founder of Dream Change and The Pachamama Alliance, discusses the crucial balance between corporate profit and responsibility. While acknowledging that companies can make a return on investment, Perkins emphasizes a vital message regarding their impact.

He offers a list of ten things you can do to save the Earth. Follow his insights on Twitter.

This discussion was recorded by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the 2010 Global Summit in San Francisco.

This documentary trailer features a global chorus of voices, including Vandana Shiva, Bill McKibben, David Korten, Juliet Schor, and Samdhong Rinpoche, Prime Minister of Tibet's government in exile. These experts from six continents address urgent global challenges.

They argue that climate change and peak oil necessitate a critical shift: we must localize economies and bring them home.

Lester R. Brown was interviewed in Stockholm on May 7th-8th (Part 1/12). He discussed ecological security, focusing on food as a potential weak link amidst significant future changes.

The interview explores humanity's capacity to manage these transformations. Brown is affiliated with the Earth Policy Institute.

Marketing expert Anthony Kleanthous recently outlined effective strategies for organizations to influence public green behavior.

In a related initiative, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has established a new group. This group will focus on consumption, specifically addressing the demand side of environmental impact.