Felix Dodds comments on sustainable development, coffee & life

This is the latest podcast from the Stakeholder Democracy Representative Democracy in,a Time of Fear book, and it's based on the chapter  by Susanne Salz, Bernd Lakemeier, Laura Schmitz and Jana Borkenhagen A multi-stakeholder partnership (MSP) brings together various stakeholders willing to contribute to sustainable development. In themselves, MSPs are complex, with no one-size-fits-all approach to their design and operation. This chapter gives practical tips along the process of: (i) initiating,  (ii) institutionalizing and  (iii) assessing the impact of MSPs.  The tips on the first steps in MSPs elaborate on how to find potential partners, initiate a partnership, and tackle challenges along the way (i). Once an MSP is operational, its institutionalisation helps define a governance structure and general rules, as well as approach the question of funding (ii). Lastly, the chapter identifies the potential impact of MSPs and outlines ways to assess their impact, usin...

InterNations connects with other expats in your city. You can join exciting events to meet international people, and it also provides valuable tips and information about your destination. It exists in 420 cities worldwide.  It offers groups that you can join in various areas, including culture and entertainment, dining and nightlife, sports and leisure, business and networking, and within those categories, anything you can imagine.  I am a member of the  Global Writing & Storytelling Group, which asked me to give a talk called:  "Non-Fiction Writer’s Journey with Felix Dodds"  It is on the 17th of April 2025 (Thursday) Times: 5 PM Belgrade/8 AM Seattle The event will be posted on the group about 7-10 days before the event for you to register Event Description: If you’re curious about the path to publishing non-fiction, this is your chance to learn more. In this session, we’re hosting Felix Dodds, Adjunct Professor at the Water Institute, University of N...

  I had the pleasure of discussing the outcomes from COP29 and what may be possible for COP30 With Bill Miller of Global Connections TV.  The interview can be found here. With the goal of providing important perspectives and initiatives from the UN and other organizations, Global Connections Television is provided to broadcasters and satellite systems at no charge subject to terms and conditions found on our website. GCTV believes that by providing this invaluable content, the public can learn more about the world, its G

This podcast is based on Chapter Eight, Principles for Multi-stakeholder Processes , by Minu Hemmati from the book Stakeholder Democracy: Representative Democracy in a Time of Fea r. This podcast provides a summary of existing guidance for MSPs with a focus on principles; some of the key literature is being presented along with the MSP Charter developed 2017–2019.  The MSP Charter includes references to practical aspects of putting its principles into practice. In addition, the chapter offers implementation guidance by providing summaries of key handbooks and tool guides as well as links to relevant organizations, institutes and networks. This will help you gain an understanding of the guiding principles for multi-stakeholder processes. This episode covers key literature, the MSP Charter, and practical guidance for turning principles into action. Listen to it here. Since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the idea of stakeholder democracy has grown, with stakeholders engaged in helping gov...