tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.comments2024-03-10T00:12:53.262-08:00Felix Dodds comments on sustainable development, coffee & lifeFelix Doddshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15674368107771895857noreply@blogger.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-37851164502004343222023-12-03T22:48:29.856-08:002023-12-03T22:48:29.856-08:00The interview on advocating for a Blue Economy Inv...The interview on advocating for a Blue Economy Investment Facility is a pivotal discussion. Highlighting the importance of sustainable ocean-based initiatives, this facility stands as a beacon for fostering economic growth while preserving our oceans. This forward-thinking approach not only propels environmental conservation but also generates opportunities for innovation and prosperity. It's encouraging to witness efforts that prioritize our oceans' health, recognizing their pivotal role in sustaining life and livelihoods globally. The discourse on such initiatives heralds a promising future for a balanced and thriving blue economy.Sustainable Investmenthttps://www.iwp.ch/investment-advice/socially-responsible-investingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-64415927377751375172022-11-29T00:36:29.595-08:002022-11-29T00:36:29.595-08:00In addition, COP 27 saw the first moved to reduce ...In addition, COP 27 saw the first moved to reduce the 40% carbon emissions from buildings (Global ABC)Anthony Colmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-46994882228664096292022-11-28T04:44:12.618-08:002022-11-28T04:44:12.618-08:00It is unfortunate that COP27 has very little or no...It is unfortunate that COP27 has very little or no space for food systems as it is highly important for carbon sequestrationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-69882526245114536012022-11-27T09:05:42.140-08:002022-11-27T09:05:42.140-08:00Valuable perspective. we need to operationalise wh...Valuable perspective. we need to operationalise what was achieved, and push for more implementationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-39196628180789043912022-09-12T01:08:25.548-07:002022-09-12T01:08:25.548-07:00Thx for sharing Felix - I had missed this and as e...Thx for sharing Felix - I had missed this and as ever Jonathon is someone you always have to take seriously. Geoffrey Lipmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379504352200859597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-18678628725560543132022-09-04T09:06:27.581-07:002022-09-04T09:06:27.581-07:00Thank you for sharing this Felix. Thank you for sharing this Felix. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-38174488181691696562022-09-04T03:49:53.202-07:002022-09-04T03:49:53.202-07:00If the hydrogen is produced by wind generated elec...If the hydrogen is produced by wind generated electricity is is very low carbon, so even if only 30% of it is actually eventually converted to energy of motion of a lorry, it is still much low carbon than using fossil fuel. If the hydrogen is produced when there is no other demand for the wind energy it actually makes for increased energy return from the energy and materials invested in the wind turbines and transsmission lines.Steve Bolternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-60217555130639445622022-07-20T00:23:29.523-07:002022-07-20T00:23:29.523-07:00Bold and welcome call and a good short list of nam...Bold and welcome call and a good short list of names. Please suggest possible names from Asia as you have recommended.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-49016804312334822962022-01-17T00:08:27.885-08:002022-01-17T00:08:27.885-08:00Nice work done by you. You shared very important a...Nice work done by you. You shared very important and useful knowledge with your blog. I got the best knowledge from your blog. Well done and keep it up. <a href="https://mygoldenpass.com/portugal/" rel="nofollow">Golden Citizenship Portugal</a>mygoldenpasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04962668629381975157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-7606418430880100622022-01-04T18:53:39.282-08:002022-01-04T18:53:39.282-08:00OK well been working on this for a long long time,...OK well been working on this for a long long time, under-prioritised issue. Dont like the word constitution, and wish you joined our work on this, if i was to voice my positive criticism :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14399411529458536906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-24670844915395886592022-01-04T15:35:31.027-08:002022-01-04T15:35:31.027-08:00Rob - address what I have written and include in y...Rob - address what I have written and include in your thinking the TOPS Program, the ISO 26000, and UNDRIP, trusting you are familiar wit these cnstructs. If not, I might say why not - certainly we have know each other long enough. Emembering we walked across the Golden Gate Bridge togeher on the 50th Anniversary of the UN.Peacemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524845654614910755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-68062620853414266662022-01-04T08:15:02.681-08:002022-01-04T08:15:02.681-08:00exploring a world Constitution is certainly though...exploring a world Constitution is certainly thought provoking but having followed the development of the World Federalists, the Planetary Citizens, World CItizens and other developments over the past thirty years I concluded that the best opportunity is to reconstruct the United Nations. Why do I say this<br /><br />simply put the UN while it is an unweildy group of 32 agencies there is an entry point that can shift the whole organization. That is the position of the United Nations Resident Coordinator. The UNRC. This position does not exist in the donor countries. Imagine how that came about. there is no one in the donor countries coordinating the distribution of funds. Rather it is the World Bank that ditributes funding after applying its formula to contributions - that is 30% off the top for outside consultants and 30% again for inside consultants - amost inefficient method of distributing funds. If we had an individual in each ccountry taking responsibility for the co-ordination of UN Agencies in that country and connecting with the receiving countries we could save upwards to 50% off all funding constructs. We at the UN Office of the Future are building this infrastructure and will be using digital currencies, block chain technologies, and Beiyond Triple Bottom Line Accounting terminology and reporting systems to track performance.<br /><br />If you think we can build a world system without using the UN I would like to hear about it. I think we need to revamp the best that we have but use our collective intelligence to deliver the solution. To date the UN Itself does not demonstrate that capacity - nor does any one nation state. <br />Peacemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524845654614910755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-23187198941463304352022-01-04T07:50:11.043-08:002022-01-04T07:50:11.043-08:00This article and the GTI Forum, at least at first ...This article and the GTI Forum, at least at first glance, appear to be rather disappointing - in that they seem to ignore current political realities and organizing challenges. That said, the essay by Anneloes Smitsman within the second panel seems promising and worth considering or participating in. <br /><br />The problem with trying to enact or adopt an Earth Constitution though is that most of the UN Member States or governments staunchly oppose enacting even binding and enforceable agreements - much less any type of global rule of law. The draft Constitution looks to be quite exemplary - if it could ever be enacted; however I told Glen Martin and other advocates that the only way it would be likely to ever be enacted would be if they could convince a solid majority of the world's people that it was necessary - a large challenge indeed - but that they should concentrate on building such a movement if they wanted to succeed. Unfortunately they chose to go in other directions and no such movement has been shown to be arising to date. <br /><br />A similar situation exists with Paul Raskin's call for a World Citizens Movement. Paul had a number of opportunities to help create such a Movement many years ago, but failed to develop the core group of effective organizers, organizations, and organizational supporters and leaders that would be needed to carry something like this out. I know because I was trying to work with Paul and others on such efforts ten or fifteen years ago; but then gave up when it became apparent that as the self appointed leader Paul was not taking the effective steps needed to succeed in his efforts. And it doesn't appear from scanning thru his book that Paul is any closer to understanding and presenting what it would actually take to create such a World Citizens Movement nor to exploring how such a movement could actually help create the changes needed in the real world. <br /><br />However, I think that Anneloes Smitsman is on to something when she talks about creating a SEEDS Constitution and joining with like minded others to begin the make the changes needed in our own lives; and if this could be coupled with developing more support for the change-makers that are enacting the needed changes within existing institutions and sectors of society, then perhaps we will be able to make the required changes in time to stave off many of the urgent challenges that we are now facing. Fortunately, there are many within the existing institutions and many initiatives that are emerging that are taking us much closer to the changes that will ultimately have to be made. <br /><br />And it is thus somewhat disappointing that the GTI Forum does not seem to be exploring how we can do more to support such efforts as this. Of course we need an Earth Constitution; but even moreso we need to make the changes needed in the real world that will enable humanity to continue to prosper and thrive well into the future. And that is what we really need to focus on now. Rob Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523492934998984487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-38693517820518438172021-10-24T07:28:06.422-07:002021-10-24T07:28:06.422-07:00Thank you Sir for your inspirations Thank you Sir for your inspirations Nazmul Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518185127040741492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-11520554936091853182021-08-27T20:54:25.432-07:002021-08-27T20:54:25.432-07:00Impressive....a small effort and dedication...can ...Impressive....a small effort and dedication...can change the livelihood of resource poor community. Great job Mr. Nazmul..sustain the change<br />Tayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00233953001293146689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-62965968321859650642021-08-27T05:06:48.899-07:002021-08-27T05:06:48.899-07:00Thank you so much Felix for your kind support in p...Thank you so much Felix for your kind support in promoting this climate adaptive innovation to help the erosion affected landless communities in Bangladesh. Very kind regardsNazmul Chowdhuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518185127040741492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-43411660046385850372021-08-20T06:32:49.941-07:002021-08-20T06:32:49.941-07:00Our goals are human solidarity, social sustainabil...Our goals are human solidarity, social sustainability and ecological well being of earth. https://countercurrents.org/2021/06/human-population-activity-the-primary-factor-that-has-precipitated-a-climate-emergency-biodiversity-loss-and-environmental-pollution-on-our-watch/Steve Salmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109791379488548923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-41328189329162881162021-08-02T06:50:56.976-07:002021-08-02T06:50:56.976-07:00Harold at SUNx Malta we support your vision and de...Harold at SUNx Malta we support your vision and dedication to the redponsible tourism cause. We will promote your awards tjrough our networks. Your impressive lists past winners will hopefully also embrace our vision of Climate Friendly Travel ~ low carbon: SDG linked: Paris1.5. And can become beacons in the urgent need to build Climate Resilience NOW. This is the eXistential threat<br />Geoffrey Lipmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379504352200859597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-40073304469252643232021-07-16T21:35:45.937-07:002021-07-16T21:35:45.937-07:00Brilliant stuff by my friend and cofounder of SUNx...Brilliant stuff by my friend and cofounder of SUNx Malta - a legacy for our mutual friend and mentor Maurice Strong and catalyst for Climate Friendly Travel. Geoffrey Lipmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379504352200859597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-32862482068541770852021-06-30T04:50:28.951-07:002021-06-30T04:50:28.951-07:00Thanks this is really helpful and useful.Thanks this is really helpful and useful.Mary omble Wuyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04901606391113348281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-83942921486421785762021-04-07T03:49:27.781-07:002021-04-07T03:49:27.781-07:00Thanks for your insights and visionThanks for your insights and visionDr. Emmanuel G. MOUTONDOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09307157828112945361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-17687571313358904532021-04-05T14:14:16.631-07:002021-04-05T14:14:16.631-07:00On line only, too many variables until the Virus i...On line only, too many variables until the Virus is fully contained.<br /><br />Online access can be a struggle for some of the most vulnerable Southern Hemisphere Nations. Their voices are as much of a concern as the urbanized Western Nations. They must be faithful represented.jack bradinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964349456309543700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-15653352620958819982021-04-05T13:57:04.622-07:002021-04-05T13:57:04.622-07:00The SDGs are the most comprehensive global agreeme...The SDGs are the most comprehensive global agreement we have. They involved over 4 years a huge around of engagement form all stakeholders including the global science community as well as member states and the UN agencies and Programmes - they were the most open process to anyone to engage in so if you feel that they don't represent the Millennium Project then tis because the MP didnt lobby very well. The difference between the MDGs and SDGs are the MDGs were for developing countries, the SDGs for all countries. The MDGs about the sectors and the SDGs about he sectors and their linkages and the MDGs were about development and the SDGs about sustainable developmentFelix Doddshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674368107771895857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-66199339703645462372021-04-05T11:46:51.814-07:002021-04-05T11:46:51.814-07:00why is it that the Sustainable development goals a...why is it that the Sustainable development goals are NOT holistic in their format, are repetitive, and clearly not using the best thinking available today. Have we not learned in the functionality of the MDG's and the Millennium Project that a more holistic perspective is required and the design of the final goals ought to be more comprehensive and easier to understand.Peacemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524845654614910755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396571161962287942.post-34875370458470096532021-03-22T08:02:47.016-07:002021-03-22T08:02:47.016-07:00Thanks for these kind words dear Felix! Thanks for these kind words dear Felix! Adam Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799239477038164696noreply@blogger.com