Deforestation: The Canary in the Coalmine Sings Another Tipping Point
Topical rainforests feel to me as another canary in the coalmine, a tipping point. In my poetry I have written about the forests as the centre-peace. The life system revolves around trees in so many ways. Trees ensure soils are enriched and stable, the hydrological cycle is balanced through transpiration and precipitation, wildlife have homes… Continue reading
Australian Politics: Meaningful Democracy Asks Real Questions Ahead of Time
This poem was inspired by the latest political intrigue here in Australia. I am not political at all, yet when I speak openly and question, people would assess I am, for they may determine I seek influence, when I don’t. Yet I am playing with my freedom of speech, to find my voice in a… Continue reading
Richard Branson: Green Economy Puts Planet Before Profit
Another person who leads by example. He is choosing the planet over profit.
Everyone can make a difference, when they choose. What are you choosing?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/earth/the-age-of-energy/9057351/Richard-Branson-Green-Economy.html
Sir Richard Branson says the future belongs to entrepreneurs who put people and the planet before short-term… Continue reading
United Nations: New Directions Concluding Old Paradigms
http://motherearthrights.org/2010/08/18/harmony-with-nature-report-of-the-un-secretary-general/
C. New directions and approaches
97. At present, alternatives are being examined to devise a more sustainable model for production, consumption and the economy as a whole so as to promote harmony with nature. In this regard, in February 2008, upon the request of the French government, Joseph Stiglitz, Amartya Sen and Jean-Paul Fitoussi… Continue reading
United Nations: Experiences of Harmony With Nature
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B. Experiences in promoting harmony with nature in the 21st century through sustainable development
67. Since UNCED, countries around the world have stepped up to the challenge of achieving sustainable development. A common theme of the initiatives reported to the Secretariat on harmony with nature has been an emphasis on legislation. In addition, Major… Continue reading
United Nations: Holistic Education and Sustainable Development
http://motherearthrights.org/2010/08/18/harmony-with-nature-report-of-the-un-secretary-general/
V. Sustainable development: A holistic paradigm for harmony with nature in the 21st century
43. Throughout the world, humankind has become increasingly aware that the ways of our present civilization despite all its material progress have not always been beneficial for the Earth or her peoples. Since the 1960s, scientists, researchers, writers, governments and… Continue reading