Published 2021 – Drawing on the work and insights of many colleagues and from ongoing conversations, this paper was written in an effort to connect the dots and engage a serious conversation about the causes of the existential crisis we face, while bringing a message of hope and possibility to help move us forward on the path to an Ecological Civilization.
Download the report hereDavid Korten gives an overview: Epic Opportunity Born of Existential Emergency
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