Professor Karl-Henrik Robèrt, in an interview broadcast at the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership conference, addressed the sustainability challenges anticipated over the

Professor Karl-Henrik Robèrt, in an interview broadcast at the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership conference, addressed the sustainability challenges anticipated over the next decade.

He emphasized that while civic and business leaders are adept at understanding complex systems, their crucial next step is to learn how to precisely define sustainability itself.

Karl Sharro is an architect, writer, and commentator on the Middle East. He is co-author of "Towards a New Humanism in Architecture" and a Senior Associate Partner at PLP Architecture in London.

Karl Sharro is an architect, writer, and commentator on the Middle East. He is co-author of "Towards a New Humanism in Architecture" and a Senior Associate Partner at PLP Architecture in London. His architectural experience includes practice in London and Beirut, and teaching at the American University of Beirut.

He advocates for freedom of movement and immigration.

A public forum, "The Possibilities for a Public Bank in Seattle," recorded December 10, 2014, explored how residents could benefit from public banking. Moderated by Way ne Lau of Rainier Valley

A public forum, "The Possibilities for a Public Bank in Seattle," recorded December 10, 2014, explored how residents could benefit from public banking. Moderated by Way ne Lau of Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, the event opened with Senator Bob Hasegawa emphasizing the long-term impact of such initiatives.

The distinguished panel included Council member Licata; Karl Beitel, Director of the Public Bank Project, who delivered an exceptional historical overview of public banking versus privatization; Dr. Thomas Keidel from the Federation of German Banks; and Gwendolyn Hallsmith, Executive Director of the Public Banking Institute and author of Creating Wealth: Growing Local Economies with Local Currencies.