Policy Innovations The central address for a fairer globalization

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Energy Innovation at the Crossroads of National Security

CNA Report—The Department of Defense can play an important role in supporting innovation and commercialization of clean, low-carbon energy, thereby directly contributing to America's future economic competitiveness and bolstering national security. > More

Responding to Climate Change Mega-Catastrophes

Harvard researchers present qualitative analysis of three options for mitigating the risk of climate mega-catastrophes: drastic abatement of greenhouse gas emissions, geo-engineering, and large-scale advance adaptation.

A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Low-Carbon Transport: Financing the Vision ASAP

By investing in sustainable low-carbon transport systems today, developing countries will reap various economic, social, and environmental benefits during the next half century and beyond.

Inventive Mobility for the Urban Future

Larry Burns, Scott Corwin, Rob Norton

Inventor Larry Burns of GM describes his vision for the future of personal transportation in a world of megacities.

Japan's Media Dinosaurs Struggle to Adapt

Mark Austin

Clearly, a tectonic shift is under way in Japan's media world. But how fast are the plates moving, and will traditional media be able to adapt to the "Web 2.0" world, in which Internet users play an active role in generating and sharing content?

Internships

Carnegie Council is currently seeking editorial interns to assist with the publication of Policy Innovations online magazine.

Sustainability Essay Contest

As students and teachers, you shape our future. How would you improve your school so that it prepares future leaders to protect the planet? This contest is part of the Council's second annual September Sustainability Month.

Upcoming Events

Facing the Crises of Our Time

Gillian Sorensen

September 8, 2010

For this Carnegie New Leaders event, Gillian Sorensen will address the complexities of the US-UN relationship and America's changing global role.

Eco Innovations: Small Sparks, Big Impact

Shakeel Avadhany, Rick Cook, Peter Hartwell, Niko Canner

September 13, 2010

How do innovations make it to the market to have significant impact on social sustainability? This Workshop for Ethics in Business luncheon will explore the creative process and what a more sustainable society might look like.

40 Years After Friedman

Christine Bader, Jeff Hittner

September 13, 2010

In light of the financial crisis and the BP oil spill, Christine Bader and Jeff Hittner will facilitate the Carnegie New Leaders in an interactive discussion of what corporate social responsibility means for the next generation of leaders.

Leading by Example

Colonel Bob "Brutus" Charette, Jr. (USMC), Rear Admiral Philip Cullom (USN), David King, Jonathan Powers

September 22, 2010

This Workshops for Ethics in Business luncheon will explore the military's strategic and technical solutions to energy supply and climate change threats.

SAVE THE DATE: Sustainable Societies

Sartaz Ahmed, Larry Burns, Joan Krevlin, Roy Pratt, Thomas Stewart

October 5, 2010

Please save the date for a Workshops for Ethics in Business luncheon on what it will take to create sustainable societies: renewable energy, electric transportation, and green urbanization.