Many believe our economic model is broken. Pioneers like Maurice Strong, Bjorn Stigson, Matthew Kiernan, and Jonathon Porritt advocate challenging current orthodoxies. They envision a transition from an economically-driven framework to one founded on ecological infrastructure.

This perspective is featured in one of twenty Ray Anderson Memorial Interviews. These interviews are part of The Regeneration Project, a joint initiative by Sustainability and GlobeScan.

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.

Sir Mark Moody Stuart, a member of the Foundation for the Global Compact and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), was interviewed in Beijing in January 2011.

He discussed the vital importance of Integrated Reporting in today's business environment. The interview also covered the crucial next steps required to ensure its continued success.

In February 2012, Jonathon Porritt, CBE, Chancellor of Keele University, delivered a public lecture.

His address focused on "Sustainability and The Future of Capitalism."

L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the business case for sustainability and the vital role of entrepreneurs. This presentation was part of a TEDx San Joaquin event.

NCS educates senior decision-makers across business, government, and civil society. Its mission is to restore and enhance natural and human capital, thereby increasing prosperity and quality of life. Lovins is also the author of *The Way Out*.

In his speech "What is Value?", Rory Sutherland argues that numbers hold little significance. He contends that poor or "atrocious" numbers actively undermine true value.

His bio is available here.

Adopting environmental and social sustainability principles enhances performance, with an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) corporate culture fostering long-term success. This is detailed in research by Harvard Business School's George Serafeim, co-authored with Robert G. Eccles (Harvard Business School) and Ioannis Ioannou (London Business School).

Their paper, "The Impact of a Corporate Culture of Sustainability on Corporate Behavior and Performance," highlights these benefits. Download the working paper. Courtesy of FS Insight and Holland Financial Centre.

Hazel Henderson is a futurist, columnist, and world-renowned expert on sustainable development. She is the author of *Ethical Markets: Growing the Green Economy*.

This presentation features Henderson discussing quality of life indicators, incorporating feedback from the audience.

Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, is dedicated to creating "green pathways out of poverty" and expanding the coalition fighting global warming. Learn more about Van Jones on his website.

His latest book, Rebuild the Dream, can be ordered via Amazon. A complete video featuring Van Jones is also available here.

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.

David Korten, author of "Agenda for a New Economy," presented at the 39th Trinity Institute National Theological Conference. His address explored "Radical Abundance: A Theology of Sustainability."

Learn more about David Korten at davidkorten.org. His book, "Agenda for a New Economy," can be ordered from Amazon.com.

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.

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.