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The Conservatives’ Climate Campaign
Peter Madden, July 3rd 2009, Climate change
Earlier this week, I found myself, in the sweltering heat, on the roof terrace of a swanky Soho club. A specially curated modern art exhibition adorned the walls. Around me the conversation...
Talk is cheap
James Taplin, July 2nd 2009, Innovation
In the beginning was the word, and it was chattered from the treetops, chanted in the darkness of smoky caves, sung across the plains and dripped poisonously into ears. It was a stentorian...
Help us design sustainable capital markets
Alice Chapple, June 30th 2009, Finance
It’s less than a year since our entire financial system was on the verge of meltdown, yet I’m constantly amazed by how many in business and government seem prepared to ignore the fundamental...
Teaching China’s future business leaders about sustainability
David Bent, June 30th 2009, Business, International
Last week I spoke to 30 future Chinese business decision-makers about leadership in uncertain times. I came away impressed with their curiosity and desire to address issues like poverty and climate change...
Cutting carbon with smart finance
Will Dawson, June 19th 2009, Finance, Innovation
Smart, efficient finance has huge potential to help public sector organisations cut their carbon footprint cost-effectively, so it’s surprising it’s so little used at a time when budgets are under pressure...
Sustainability success stories
Jonathon Porritt, June 18th 2009, Forum founders
The Met Office publishes its detailed projections for the impacts of climate change on the UK today – in unprecedented geographical detail. It’s not going to be pleasant reading. So...
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