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
04 December 2025 - This report, developed with the EIB Institute, sets out how Europe can reconfigure finance to support transformative innovation – the kind needed to respond to interconnected ecological, social and economic crises. It argues that today’s financial...
25 November 2025 - Published 2025 – The ‘Young person’s guide to storytelling’ from The 50 Percent (a platform for young leaders supported by The Fifth Element and The Club of Rome) is a practical and accessible guide that helps young people understand how...
24 November 2025 - This book offers a long-overdue, balanced and objective perspective on China’s transformation from a constrained economy in the late 1970s to a leading global power in 2024. It examines the political motivations behind China’s rise through a...
