Sustainable Development

Far more than a rhetorical exercise, this book is designed to inform, inspire, and spur action. Based on Sachs' 14 years as director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and as special advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General on the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, The Age of Sustainable Development is a landmark publication and a clarion call for all who care about our planet and global justice.

From the creator of Valuetainment, the number-one YouTube channel for entrepreneurs, and “one of the most exciting thinkers” (Ray Dalio, author of Principles) in business today, comes a practical and effective guide for thinking more clearly and achieving your most audacious professional goals.

The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, comprise an ambitious and sweeping agenda that unites economic, social, and environmental aims. What resources do the world's religious and secular traditions offer in support of these objectives? Which principles do these traditions hold in common? This book presents an in-depth and deeply engaged conversation among interfaith religious leaders and interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners in pursuit of an ethical consensus that could ground sustainable development efforts.

Entrepreneurs have a problem: startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, we haven't engineered a better way to start...until now. What if you could skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue on day one? In Buy Then Build, acquisition entrepreneur Walker Deibel shows you how to begin with a sustainable, profitable company and grow from there.

Caradonna's unique and concise history broadens our understanding of what "sustainability" means, revealing how it progressed from a relatively marginal concept to an ideal that shapes everything from individual lifestyles, government and corporate strategies, and even national and international policy. For anyone seeking understand the history of those striving to make the world a better place to live, here's a place to start.

Work defines who we are. It determines our status and dictates how, where, and with whom we spend most of our time. It mediates our self-worth and molds our values. But are we hardwired to work as hard as we do? Did our Stone Age ancestors also live to work and work to live? And what might a world where work plays a far less important role look like? To answer these questions, James Suzman charts a grand history of "work" from the origins of life on Earth to our ever more automated present, challenging some of our deepest assumptions about who we are.

Collection of audiobooks about Sustainable development. Learn about sustainable development and the importance of taking care of our planet for future generations.

As CEOs and business leaders navigate a world of complex global challenges, sustainability is no longer optional but a business imperative. In this book, two sustainability leaders with decades of experience - Henrik Henriksson, CEO of Scania, and Elaine Weidman Grunewald, cofounder of the AI Sustainability Center and former chief sustainability and public affairs officer at Ericsson - offer a simple but powerful three-step model for leading an organization on a sustainability transformation journey that aims at big, audacious, world-changing goals.

You don't have to be an expert to start a thriving, bountiful garden. Any basic guide can show you how. But if you want to figure out how to maximize your crop yield…know how to stretch your growing season beyond traditional limits…and even grow summer crops all year long…basic beginner’s guides won’t be of much help. After all, they’re only meant to cover the basics.

In the years following her role as the lead author of the international best seller, Limits to Growth - the first book to show the consequences of unchecked growth on a finite planet - Donella Meadows remained a pioneer of environmental and social analysis until her untimely death in 2001. Thinking in Systems is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. Edited by the Sustainability Institute's Diana Wright, this essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the tangible world....

10 Hacks to Lose Weight and Feel Strong: Sustainable Strategies for a Healthier You is your comprehensive guide to achieving lasting weight loss and building strength—without the frustration of restrictive diets or overwhelming workout routines. Designed for busy people seeking effective and sustainable solutions, this book simplifies the science of weight management into ten practical hacks that can easily be incorporated into your daily life. Inside, you'll discover: Hack 1: Winning the First Two Hours – Learn how to master your mornings with intentional routines that set a positive ...

Discover a world at the crossroads of energy evolution with "The Future of Oil and Gas," a compelling exploration into the dynamic shifts shaping the global energy landscape. This book unravels the intricate dance of power, economics, and innovation that defines the oil and gas industry in the modern era. Dive into the depths of energy dynamics and witness the transformation from traditional oil and gas to a future enriched by alternative energy sources. Navigate through a historical lens to understand the rise of key market players and the opportunities and challenges they face today. Gain...

🌍 A bold vision. A soulful awakening. A global invitation. In a time of uncertainty, division, and planetary crisis, a new kind of identity is emerging—one rooted not in borders or beliefs, but in belonging to the Earth itself. Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity is a powerful and timely call to rise into conscious participation with life, community, and the living planet. Written by transformational guide, podcast host, and movement builder Zen Benefiel, this groundbreaking book weaves personal awakening, global vision, and practical action into one coherent path ...

INTRODUCTION: A CALL FOR PEACE, DECENCY AND STABILITY IN GLOBAL POLITICS- THE DONALD J. TRUMP’S SHINNING EXAMPLE "I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created." Context: Donald Trump made this promise during his 2016 campaign, positioning himself as someone who would revive American manufacturing and reduce unemployment, especially among working-class Americans. He often cited job growth during his presidency as one of his major accomplishments. Today, in our world, there is an urgent clarion call. "A Call for Peace, Decency and Stability in Global Politics, is no doubts, ...

This book offers three tools to assist student, teachers and school leaders in educating global citizens. The first is a protocol to design and adapt global citizenship curriculum. The second is a protocol to design a school wide strategy for global education. The third is an actual curriculum prototype, a sixty lesson global citizenship curriculum, developed following the process presented in the book.

In Fashionopolis, Thomas sees renewal in a host of developments, including printing 3-D clothes, clean denim processing, smart manufacturing, hyperlocalism, fabric recycling - even lab-grown materials. From small-town makers and Silicon Valley whizzes to such household names as Stella McCartney, Levi’s, and Rent the Runway, Thomas highlights the companies big and small that are leading the crusade.

“All Dreams are possible because I truly believe that everyone—and I mean everyone—has the seeds of true Genius inside them.” The quote comes from super entrepreneur Peter H. Thomas. It’s something he can prove because he has lived it. Not only has he lived it, he’s also spent an entire lifetime teaching others how find the Genius within, and in that discovery also realize that they can make all their dreams true. “See it! Believe it. Embrace it. Become it! And then work as hard as you can along the way to bring it all together.” The author of four other groundbreaking books...

"Ten Year Plan is replete with crucial lessons learned along the path of a heartfelt dream realized -- with value for entrepreneurs across all organizations. Tender Greens helped pioneer the better-for-you fast casual restaurant sector, and while their road to success was inevitably bumpy, these founders prevailed, thanks to their collective vision, humanity, humility to learn and generosity to teach." Danny Meyer, CEO Union Square Hospitality Group, Author, Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business Ten Year Plan follows the journey of three young chef ...

Discover the blueprint to the cities of the future in "Urban Synergy" – the definitive guide to the heartbeat of modern urban planning and architecture. This comprehensive eBook reveals the untapped potentials of vertical mixed-use developments, offering an insightful journey through the infrastructure that will define human habitats in the years to come. From the bourgeoning skyscrapers to innovative community hubs, "Urban Synergy" delves deep into the essence of multi-dimensional living spaces. In an era where space is at a premium and sustainability is not just a catchphrase but a ...

Douglas W. Tallamy's first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of individuals to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation.