The Sustainable Economy Forum unites companies and institutions committed to prioritizing sustainability.

This collaborative club fosters a shared vision for a more sustainable future, driving initiatives and practices that integrate environmental and social responsibility into core operations.

The Clean Algiers initiative operates under the patronage of the Wali of Algiers.

Its primary goal is to unite all volunteers in an effort to maintain a clean capital city.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our institutional partners. Your invaluable collaboration is fundamental to achieving our shared vision.

Together, we are committed to building a better future. Your ongoing support is vital for the success of initiatives like SEF2025.

The inaugural Sustainable Economy Forum recently convened in Algiers.

This significant event aimed to foster discussions and initiatives, embodying its core message: "Let's build the world we want to live in."

Messaouda Mohamed Laghdaf, Mauritania's Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, joined Justine Lumumba Kasule, Uganda's Minister of General Affairs and ARFSD Chair, and Mohamadou Abdoulaye, CILSS Secretary General, to discuss Africa's strategies for confronting upcoming climate risks.

Maessama Cherhabil provided the introduction, with Zoubir Benhamouche moderating the discussion.

Oil and Gas experts are debating the sustainable provision of accessible energy. This crucial discussion focuses on how to meet future energy demands responsibly.

Key participants include Abdelmadjid Attar (Former Energy Minister of Algeria), Warren Murdoch (Oxy Algeria CEO), Fouad Saoudi (HSE Central Director at Sonatrach), Youcef Khanfar (Renewables Central Director at Sonatrach), and Larbi Bouziane (Gas assets Director at TotalEnergies Algeria). Choeib Boutamine will moderate the session.

Dr. Hope Michelson discusses her research and its significance in a brief, under three-minute presentation.

She is a professor of development and sustainability economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dr. Amy Ando, Professor of Environmental Economics, shares insights into her research and its significance.

She also serves as co-Director of the Center for the Economics of Sustainability at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Explore the Center's work at https://ceos.illinois.edu.

Explore four mini-talk lectures from University of Illinois faculty on their latest research in sustainability economics. Topics include using nature to prevent the next pandemic (Amy Ando), the economic and environmental aspects of biofuels (Madhu Khanna), small farmers and global value chains (Hope Michelson), and the realities of fracking (Yilan Xu).

Learn more and listen to these talks. Visit our website: [https://ceos.illinois.edu/](https://ceos.illinois.edu/), Twitter: [https://twitter.com/ceos_il](https://twitter.com/ceos_il), and Soundcloud: [https://soundcloud.com/user-451767727-776956376](https://soundcloud.com/user-451767727-776956376).

Madhu offers a concise overview of her work.

In under three minutes, she explains both her role and its significance.

Listen to Associate Professor Hope Michelson (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) explain how agricultural sustainability standards in developed nations can hinder smallholder growers in the Global South from participating in the global economy. This presentation was part of the inaugural CEOS Mini-Talk series, an event featuring concise lectures on the economics of sustainability.

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Listen to Madhu Kanna of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as she breaks down the costs, benefits, and optimal production combinations of various biofuels, aiming to maximize both environmental and economic efficiency.

This presentation was recorded during the inaugural CEOS Mini-Talk series, an hour-long event where four CEOS faculty delivered concise, fifteen-minute lectures on the economics of sustainability.

Visit our website: https://ceos.illinois.edu/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/ceos_il, and Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-451767727-776956376.

Listen to Professor Amy Ando of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discuss harnessing natural systems to combat future zoonotic disease outbreaks.

Her presentation was part of the inaugural CEOS Mini-Talk series, an hour-long event where four CEOS faculty delivered concise, fifteen-minute lectures on the economics of sustainability.

Explore more by visiting our website, following us on Twitter, or listening on Soundcloud.

Explore four insightful "mini-talk" lectures from University of Illinois faculty, showcasing their latest research in the economics of sustainability. These talks cover diverse topics, including the prevalence of organic U.S. farmland (Joe Janzen), challenges to conservation tillage adoption (Ben Gramig), food waste along the supply chain (Brenna Ellison), and consumer willingness to pay for local brewing and hops (Shadi Atallah).

For more details, visit our website, follow us on Twitter, or listen on Soundcloud.

Listen to Associate Professor Yilan Xu of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as she clarifies common misconceptions about fracking, introducing its often-overlooked costs and benefits.

This presentation was recorded during the CEOS Mini-Talk series, an hour-long event where four CEOS faculty deliver concise, fifteen-minute lectures on the economics of sustainability.

For more information, visit our website, follow us on Twitter, or listen on Soundcloud.

Associate Professor Ben Gramig of the University of Illinois discusses why farmers often don't adopt cost-saving conservation tillage practices and how policymakers can address these barriers.

This presentation was part of the Center for the Economics of Sustainability (CEOS) "Mini-Talks" series, which features four concise, fifteen-minute lectures on sustainability economics.

Learn more on our website, Twitter, and Soundcloud.

Join three applied economists from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics as they discuss overcoming current sustainability challenges in agricultural and urban systems. Each will speak for 15 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.

Speakers and topics include Erica Myers on "Machine learning can increase the impact of energy efficiency programs," Nick Paulson on "Identifying win-wins: Evidence from field-level practices," and Bruce Sherrick on "Crop Insurance connections to sustainable farming practices."

Zoom login information will be sent to registered attendees during the week of the event. This session is sponsored by the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Three applied economists present on overcoming current sustainability challenges in agricultural and urban systems. This international session features 15-minute talks, each followed by a Q&A segment.

Hope Michelson discusses "Low Fertilizer in Sub-Saharan Africa: New Insights Into an Old Problem." Peter Christensen explores "What Can Ride-hailing Experiments Tell Us about Sustainable Transportation Challenges in Developing Countries." Catalina Herrera-Almanza examines "Natural Disasters, Mitigation and Human Capital Outcomes in Developing Countries."

This session is sponsored by the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

To move beyond current oligarchies and restore environmental protections and social safety nets, we must build a more equitable, partnership-based economy. Dr. Riane Eisler, author of *The Chalice and the Blade* and *The Real Wealth of Nations*, guides us to recognize our role in societal evolution and preserving life on Earth.

FacingFuture seeks volunteers to help spread awareness about the ongoing climate crisis. You can assist remotely via email or Zoom. For more information or to volunteer, visit FacingFuture.earth or contact Contact@FacingFuture.earth. Explore additional resources in the FacingFuture Library.

Business leaders grapple with shifting regulations, rising expectations, and the complexities of sustainable business. The 3BL video series, in partnership with TriplePundit, serves as a crucial guide to navigating these challenges and understanding future trends.

Each episode cuts through the noise, addressing leaders' pressing questions—from regulatory complexities to rapidly evolving sustainability trends. We deliver unfiltered truths and fresh perspectives on what truly shapes the future of responsible business.

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