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The Economics Nobel: Should there be one?
The so-called "Nobel Prize" in economics (note that it is actually *not* a Nobel in the same way as the science, literature, and peace prizes) has awakened more than the usual amount of criticism this year. This Guardian article captures some of the usual complaints, quite well. The writer suggests a broadening out of the … Continue reading The Economics Nobel: Should there be one?
Democracy + Climate Change Action = True
An opinion article in one of the world's leading science journals, Nature, argues that there is a growing a tendency among some science researchers to question whether democracy is well-suited to achieving sustainable development — and warns that such thinking is very misguided. Sociologist Nico Stehr, who directs the European Center for Sustainability Research, focuses … Continue reading Democracy + Climate Change Action = True
Launching 17Goals: Aiming to Scale Up
Let me tell you about our new website and social media channel: 17Goals. I am feeling very optimistic these days. The world, as I write this, is about to enter a new era. The largest gathering of global leaders in history is assembling at UN headquarters in New York to launch this era. Until today, … Continue reading Launching 17Goals: Aiming to Scale Up
The Top 10 List: Alan AtKisson’s Most Popular Songs (as of August 2015)
Recently I reviewed a combination of iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and live-performance-request data, crunched the numbers through a secret algorithm, and came up with a “Top Ten” list. These are the songs that seem to be the “most popular” (at the moment) of those on the six albums I currently have in public release. The exact … Continue reading The Top 10 List: Alan AtKisson’s Most Popular Songs (as of August 2015)
Story of a Song: “Set the World Right Again”
Since this week the UNFCCC is featuring "Set the World Right Again" as its "Climate Song of the Week," here is the story behind the song. This is the second excerpt from my book-in-progress, "50 Songs, 50 Stories." - Alan Some songs start as a vague idea, some as a line of specific words. Some … Continue reading Story of a Song: “Set the World Right Again”
UN selects AtKisson song as “Climate Song of the Week”
Press Release, 12 August 2015 The UNFCCC is featuring Alan AtKisson and his song "Set the World Right Again" on its Newsroom website this week. Click here to go to the UNFCCC website. The article includes the background to the song, the lyrics, and a link to the YouTube version for free listening. "Set the … Continue reading UN selects AtKisson song as “Climate Song of the Week”
Story of a Song: “Goin’ to the Top”
First in a series of entries that will eventually be gathered into a book with the working title, "50 Songs, 50 Stories". This entry tells the story of "Goin' to the Top" — originally written for Aaron Neville, at the request of a New Orleans' business leader. But the road to that song went via … Continue reading Story of a Song: “Goin’ to the Top”
Message to Outdoor: Climb “Mount Sustainability”
Last week I had the honor of speaking to about a hundred CEOs and other top managers in the industry called "Outdoor" — that is, makers of clothing and equipment to go camping, climbing, hiking, mountaineering, or whatever strikes your fancy. Now, you might think that companies in that branch already "get" sustainability, and indeed, … Continue reading Message to Outdoor: Climb “Mount Sustainability”
Governing the SDGs: Make Your Voice Heard
Remember the SDGs? The new global goals for sustainable development, being negotiated at the UN, right now, for the whole world to adopt this September? Maybe you are not following the negotiations on the SDGs as closely as I am (I have to follow it closely, it is part of my current consulting assignment with … Continue reading Governing the SDGs: Make Your Voice Heard
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