Sustainability Speaker Series at UC Irvine

This is an incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders about where we are, where we are going, and where we need to be with regards to sustainability. I attended the second talk by Mark Halle, Executive Director of the International Institute of Sustainable Development in Europe, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The talk was especially informative and valuable touching on the mechanisms for large scale transformation toward a sustainable future. There was a focus on Investments, Trade, Subsidies, and the evolution of the market, which will be necessary to not only save us from catastrophic climate change scenarios, but also for achievable sustainability results. What we need is a new vision for this country, grounded in grassroots mobilization, as the leader for the sustainable future. He also mentioned how unless we make significant investments into the Green economy, we will be usurped by the likes of China, India, and the EU, who have all positioned themselves to capitalize on these opportunities.

Hope to see you at the next talk!