This work offers a radical rethinking of our faulty assumptions about money and its proper use.

It is authored by David Korten, a prolific writer whose upcoming book, "Change the Story: Change the Future," is slated for publication in 2015.

Award-winning economist Paul Collier explores how to reconcile economic growth with environmental sustainability. He argues against "plunder," where a few exploit many, taking resources that belong to future generations. Our obligation to the future is a fundamental principle.

His book, "The Plundered Planet," delves deeper into these ideas. Purchase it on Amazon or at your local bookstore. This content was produced by the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce).

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator of the Story of Stuff Project, advocates for active citizen involvement. She urges individuals to exercise their "citizen muscle" and be passionate about their work, highlighting the numerous ways to contribute.

Leonard shared her insights during an interview at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014. This interview, produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv, was published on November 6, 2014.

A special collection featuring Annie Leonard as a Sustainability Champion is available on EarthSayers.tv. View here.

Joss Tantram, co-founder and Partner at Terrafiniti/TOWARDS 9 BILLION, explains the critical importance of understanding ecosystem value and the significant cost of their destruction.

His insights were presented at the Salzburg Global session, "A Climate for Change: New Thinking on Governance for Sustainability," in June 2013. This discussion was originally published on September 17, 2013.

Richard D. Wolff's YouTube channel features programs that begin with 30-minute updates on recent economic events. This is followed by Wolff's analysis of major economic issues.

Topics covered have included Americans' falling household wealth, the global debt bubble, large US companies evading taxes via offshore havens, and corporate scandals such as GM's vehicle recalls.

Explore more on Professor Wolff's website. His book, Democracy At Work, is available for purchase.

Episode #8 of Meeting of the Minds features futurists Gerd Leonhard and Ross Dawson. They discuss the future of sustainability, the circular economy, and the triple bottom line.

The conversation explores lateral growth as the sole viable option and the necessity of changing industrial-based metrics.

This episode was published on February 17, 2014.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) introduces its groundbreaking Action2020 plan. This science-based initiative sets a new agenda for business action on sustainable development, addressing the planet's most urgent needs.

Launched at the WBCSD's Council meeting in Istanbul in November 2013, the accompanying video features insights from prominent WBCSD members. These include CEOs like Mike Mack (Syngenta), Paul Polman (Unilever), Atsutoshi Nishida (Toshiba), John Alexander (ERM), and Henrik Madsen (DNV).

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, 12th President of the World Bank Group, highlighted income inequality and the urgent need to close the gap between rich and poor. He stressed that a serious plan is essential to address this global challenge.

The World Bank offers a smart plan of action. Watch their video from Davos, published on January 23, 2014, to hear their recommendations.

This excerpt is from a panel presentation at the Business In The Community Ireland Summit on Corporate Responsibility, held in November 2010.

The panel featured experts including James Quincey (The Coca-Cola Company), Sir Stuart Rose (Marks & Spencer), and Gerard O'Neill of Amarach Research.

O'Neill highlighted how marketers' 'pricing trap' hinders sustainability initiatives. He argued that while price accounts for only 30% of a purchase decision, emotion and feelings drive 70%. Emphasizing trust and the social environment is crucial for consumers to move beyond price-driven choices.

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, author of "Predictably Irrational," reveals how our decisions are often irrational. Using classic visual illusions and surprising research, he demonstrates that we are not as logical as we believe.

Ariely's work highlights a fundamental flaw in traditional economics: its disconnect from actual human behavior. His insights explain why our choices are often predictable, yet irrational.

James Glattfelder, a complexity theorist, studies how interconnected systems, like a bird swarm, are more than the sum of their parts. He applies this theory to the global economy, offering insights into its intricate workings.

Glattfelder's groundbreaking study reveals how control is concentrated among a surprisingly small number of entities. This significant power concentration leaves the entire global economy vulnerable. His findings were presented at TEDxZurich and published on February 13, 2013.

This animation explores a post-consumer society, envisioning a future with fewer work hours, increased re-skilling, homesteading, and small-scale enterprises. These shifts aim to reduce the consumer economy's overall size and impact. It is narrated by economist and best-selling author Juliet Schor and produced by The Center for the New American Dream.

Dr. Schor's book, *Plenitude*, delves deeper into these concepts. You can order it from Amazon or find it at your local bookstore.

On June 9th, at the Strategies for a New Economy 2012 Conference, a historian and political economist discussed the urgent need for new institutions. He argued that the current system is politically stalemated, economically stagnant, and decaying, despite managing the wealthiest nation.

He emphasized that public awareness of these systemic failures creates an opportunity for fundamental rethinking. As an example, he cited the Cleveland experience, which successfully integrated profits into the community, supported by existing purchasing institutions.

Gar Alperovitz, a political economy professor at the University of Maryland and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative, delivered the Green Party convention's keynote address, aired by Democracy Now. Emphasizing "we," Alperovitz stressed the importance of third-party politics to challenge a corporate-run society.

Author of "America Beyond Capitalism: Reclaiming Our Wealth, Our Liberty, and Our Democracy," he argued that systems are defined by wealth control. He highlighted that "the top 400 people own more wealth now than the bottom 185 million Americans taken together," calling it a "medieval structure."

Many believe our economic model is broken. Pioneers like Maurice Strong, Bjorn Stigson, Matthew Kiernan, and Jonathon Porritt advocate challenging current orthodoxies. They envision a transition from an economically-driven framework to one founded on ecological infrastructure.

This perspective is featured in one of twenty Ray Anderson Memorial Interviews. These interviews are part of The Regeneration Project, a joint initiative by Sustainability and GlobeScan.

Sha Sukang delivered a speech at the High-Level Consultation on 'Realising Inclusive and Green Growth: Business & Industry Consultation with Government and Civil Society.' This event occurred at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, on April 11, 2012.

Further information is available on the Rio+20 Summit.

Sir Mark Moody Stuart, a member of the Foundation for the Global Compact and the International Integrated Reporting Committee (IIRC), was interviewed in Beijing in January 2011.

He discussed the vital importance of Integrated Reporting in today's business environment. The interview also covered the crucial next steps required to ensure its continued success.

In February 2012, Jonathon Porritt, CBE, Chancellor of Keele University, delivered a public lecture.

His address focused on "Sustainability and The Future of Capitalism."

L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the business case for sustainability and the vital role of entrepreneurs. This presentation was part of a TEDx San Joaquin event.

NCS educates senior decision-makers across business, government, and civil society. Its mission is to restore and enhance natural and human capital, thereby increasing prosperity and quality of life. Lovins is also the author of *The Way Out*.

In his speech "What is Value?", Rory Sutherland argues that numbers hold little significance. He contends that poor or "atrocious" numbers actively undermine true value.

His bio is available here.