Our analysis of signals of change in the world tell us that there are major changes being called for. Eliminate poverty – we already decided The Sustainable Development goals set a new precedent for human development and it is still sinking in that the majority of countries in the world have signed up to eliminating … [Read more…]
This summer, the Caux Foundation hosted an Invest in Peace conference, the first of its kind, convening bankers investors, land restorers, development experts and peace activists. The conference was organised by the Swedish Sustainable Economy Foundation and Initiatives of Change. Initiatives of Change was originally called Moral Rearmament, and came to do some of its … [Read more…]
Last month saw the publication of Doughnut Economics- a model for keeping within planetary boundaries AND meeting social needs. Keeping within boundaries requires practices to go from extractive to regenerative. We share links on doughnut economics, reflect that it is 150 years since the publication of Capital volume 1 by Karl Marx, and offer our observation that signals we … [Read more…]
Most planning rests on the assumption that tomorrow will be like yesterday. We are seeing signs that the very basis for our economy may change rapidly. Signals urges strategists to pay attention to the interface between land functioning – ongoing changes, the nature of the firm, and where money is being invested. Careful consideration of … [Read more…]
As President Elect Donald Trump recruits staff, the prospects of an economy running clean seem further away than ever. There are some rays of hope, however.
Newsletter OCTOBER 2016 Vol. 4 Issue 2 Sweden special: dressed up for the 2030 celebrations but no carriage to take her there Scrabbling to take the lead in defossilization, Sweden released ambitious plans to be fossil neutral 2030.Flagship Ericsson sheds employees and factories and announces sharp profit shortfalls. As Ericsson’s shares tumble Signals advises corporate … [Read more…]
Signals show tensions rising and divisions growing. Time to Invest in Peace. Is it possible?
Environmental Fiscal Reform: looking back in 2015 A look back at what has been happening during the first half of the year in EFR: the economic system’s downsides are revealing themselves as environmental pressures rise. The case for environmental fiscal reform has never been stronger.
Newsletter MARCH 2015 Vol. 1 Issue 2 The environment is sending a bill. We are still paying for the wrong things. The recent update to Planetary Boundaries (link) underlines that four of nine environmental boundaries have been crossed by human activity. Environmental degradation is affecting economies badly. At the same time, they are performing poorly … [Read more…]
We extend sincere apologies to our subscribers for the recent malfunction of our newsletter system where several subscribers received up to ten copies of the same e-mail. We have issued support tickets and are working with our provider to resolve the issue. We have found the problem and are now testing whether the changes we … [Read more…]