Ms. Iddrisu's presentation at the conference entitled, "Optimizing Talent: Closing Educational and Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide" at the Salzburg Global Seminar in Dec. 2011.

Betty Mould Iddrisu, The Minister of Education in Ghana, speaks on the critical importance of education on society, and how her country is working hard to reform the educational system to provide quality education to all. She elaborates on the necessity to replace the approx. 5000 "schools under trees" with more functional and permanent solutions, to provide quality teachers to rural children, and to make sure that girls have equal chances as boys do, regarding education.

Raz Mason addresses the personal framework of resilience, and its relationship to sustainability.  She is a chaplain; creator of Warrior Wheel Training for people in high stress environments, especially those in the military and public safety; and founder of Mason Consulting, which focuses on training and coaching. Her work as a chaplain resident at the Portland VA Medical Center, experiences in Navy and Army officer training programs, and professional background in domestic violence agencies reflect her commitment to working with individuals and families from high stress occupations and environments. She holds an MDiv degree from Harvard Divinity School, an MA in Pastoral Studies from Seattle University, and a BA degree in mathematics from Bryn Mawr College. She was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv in Portland, Oregon on October 7, 2011.

Peak Moment 26: Author Guy Dauncey's lively, optimistic solutions for Peak Oil and climate crisis are do-able here and now. Conservation, efficiency, proven technologies, and emerging innovations will take us through this critical planetary energy transition. More information on this segment. Guy Dauncey is author of Stormy Weather:

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Dominique Conseil is President of Aveda Corporation, Inc. He advises us that we don't have to change what we do for a living for example leave the business world or become environmental experts, but apply our consciousness to every day decisions. Decisions we make about our consumption habits both at home and work so we always factor in the wellness of the natural environment and human society. And always asking yourself, do I need this?

Dominique was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

The Dalai Lama (in an excerpt from the film "Dalai Lama Renaissance") speaking about Inner Peace, Happiness, God and Money. http://www.DalaiLamaFilm.com. "Dalai Lama Renaissance" is produced and directed by Khashyar Darvich.