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07 February 2024 - Exploring the vision of Aurelio Peccei, founder of the Club of Rome, this article sheds light on his revolutionary idea of achieving global prosperity through freedom from fear and want, challenging the conventional narratives of doom-mongering ...
17 January 2024 - Exploring the need for intergenerational co-leadership in Africa, this blog addresses the significant age gap between the continent's youth and its leaders. It advocates for a New Generational Contract, emphasizing collaboration across ...
16 January 2024 - This year’s World Economic Forum at Davos is focused on the theme of “rebuilding trust”. The topic could not be more timely, with public trust in governments still low in many countries. Yet if those gathered in Switzerland are serious about tackling declining ...
13 January 2024 - David Korten's evolution from a Harvard professor to a sustainability leader embodies The Club of Rome's commitment to nurturing a just and sustainable world.
11 January 2024 - 'Sustainable Tourism in the Americas' offers a comprehensive look at managing tourism's impact, presenting a blend of case studies and innovative solutions from across the Americas.
02 January 2024 - Exploring the challenges of the past year, this blog delves into the critical environmental and societal issues we face. It discusses the rapid climate changes, the breach of planetary boundaries, and the significant socio-economic disparities ...
22 December 2023 - It is now widely accepted that humanity stands at a crossroads, and with it all life on Earth. Responsible scientists know just how serious the situation is for climate and biodiversity. Responsible lawyers are increasingly supporting those scientists’ call for ...
21 December 2023 - I opened up my 15th COP with this “out of office” statement.
"I am at COP with 90,000+ others. Is this a circus? Yes, but with the backing of youth activists and The Club of Rome, I will continue to push for an ambitious outcome especially on fossil fuel phase ...
15 December 2023 - COP28 has ended. The final consensus text includes language on a doubling of energy efficiency and a tripling of renewables and raises the spectre of “transitioning” away from fossil fuels. The vague acknowledgement that coal, oil and gas have had their day saves ...
05 December 2023 - As we approach the imminent COP 28 meeting in Dubai, it has become abundantly clear that the myriad global challenges we face are intrinsically linked to climate change. Climate change exacerbates these issues, and it is, therefore, pivotal to our endeavors to ...
04 December 2023 - The science is clear, we are on track for 3°C of global warming, an outcome that would have disastrous consequences for people and ecosystems. Yet the policies to deal with this fact are being implemented far too slowly. Governments are strolling into COP28 as if ...
30 November 2023 - “Phase down of fossil fuels is inevitable, it is essential.” These words from Sultan Al Jaber – CEO of oil company Adnoc and President of COP28 – seems to herald a significant shift in mindset from a major oil and gas producing nation.
And despite widespread ...