Hear from Cressie Strachan, Munish Datta and Susan Njoroge in discussion on the BSP’s international programmes, the common themes which connect the learning globally, as well as the regional

Hear from Cressie Strachan, Munish Datta and Susan Njoroge in discussion on the BSP’s international programmes, the common themes which connect the learning globally, as well as the regional context which makes the course relevant to leaders in Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe.

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NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here:

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf John Lanier believes that we all have a part to play in the fight to stop climate change. Through his leadership of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, he continues the legacy of his grandfather, the late corporate environmental pioneer Ray C. Anderson. With a plan developed for the state of Georgia as the example, John makes a powerful case for a new and exciting method to fighting climate change that incorporates not only solutions that reduce carbon emissions but also those that address social issues such as unemployment and hunger on a local level. Advocating for the environment is part of John A. Lanier’s DNA. As the executive director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, he continues the legacy of his grandfather, the late corporate environmental pioneer Ray C. Anderson through Foundation programs that seek to create a brighter, more sustainable world. Through this work, John is spearheading Drawdown Georgia, a movement designed to scale the most effective climate solutions for the state of Georgia. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Southface Institute, a nonprofit working to advance green building and a regenerative economy. He is author of “Mid-Course Correction Revisited,” an updated edition of his grandfather’s first book. John earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law and holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and economics from the University of Virginia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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 COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret () is a groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today, and investigates why the world's leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it. Published on Jun 6, 2014

Produced by Kip Anderson & Keegan Kuhn, Animals United Movement A.U.M.

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Ray Anderson's reading of Paul Hawken's Book, The Ecology of Commerce changed his life and explains how he came to understand the damage being done to the earth by organizations including his company. 

To purchase The Ecology of Commerce from Amazon, click on the image or visit your local bookstore or library. Thank you.

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Mary Anderson has twenty five years in municipal government and Public Works and is currently the Director of

Mary Anderson has twenty five years in municipal government and Public Works and is currently the Director of Public Works for City of Highland Park, IL (Chicago suburbs) and is one of the original appointees to the APWA Center for Sustainability. In this panel presentation at the APWA Sustainability in Public Works held in Portland, Oregon in June, 2011 Ms. Anderson emphasizes the APWA Framework for Sustainability and the APWA initiative, the Center for Sustainability.

The session was videtaped by Ruth Ann Barrett, EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.

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In this informative talk, Susan Lazear shares her commitment to becoming more sustainable in our clothing choices and habits and invites the listeners to join her. She shares fashion industry

In this informative talk, Susan Lazear shares her commitment to becoming more sustainable in our clothing choices and habits and invites the listeners to join her. She shares fashion industry statistics about topics of concern such as waste, toxics, pollution and related, and suggests multiple ways in which consumers can each in their own way help move towards a more sustainable world. As she says, it is not only a big industry problem; it is our problem, and we each in our own way can aid in change. Susan Lazear earned her Bachelor’s degree in Consumer and Family Studies at the University of Guelph, in Ontario Canada. She received her Masters degree in Clothing and Textiles from San Diego State University. She has taught at the college level for most of her working career, but has also worked in different aspects in the Fashion industry in the San Francisco area. Susan owns a computer software business, Cochenille Design Studio, that develops software for textile artists, with Mac and Window programs for garment pattern design, and a grid-based design program for various textile media such as knitting, beading, and so on. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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A shocking solution by two climate scientists? Addressing the economic system, advocating a radical de-growth strategy. Interviewed by Amy Goodman at the UN Climate Summit, Warsaw, Poland.

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