Global Sustainability Expedition

NGOs, governments and corporations have already started to mobilize, but to truly accelerate ambition at this late stage, we must all do more to bring in new participants. However, several groups have been missing from the global sustainability and climate change movement. 

1. SME’s–According to the World Bank, 90% of all businesses in the world today are the small and midsize businesses, and they have been largely out of the sustainability loop. The time for transformation has arrived. We will form relationships and work side by side with small to midsize businesses/enterprises (SME’s) to develop sustainable practices and find new solutions.
2. Indigenous Nations– Not only do Indigenous communities contribute the least to greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, but they often must defend themself against extractive industries whose activities further the devastating effects of climate change and violate the human rights of Indigenous peoples. In order to address this climate injustice, it is vital that we listen to the stories and solutions of Indigenous peoples. We must  learn from Indigenous leaders about the reality of the climate crisis in their communities, crucial efforts to adapt and build resilience, and the power of traditional ecological knowledge to create a sustainable future. 
3. Marginalized and Vulnerable Communities– Evidence strongly suggests climate change is an environmental injustice that will exacerbate existing racial disparities across a broad range of health and social outcomes. Experience suggests that the best way to address climate change impacts on impoverished communities is  integrating adaptation responses into development planning. We must bring everyone to the table to assure equity in this transition. 
4. Rotary  and Other Global Service Clubs– Until recently, Rotary International– the largest Global Service club in the world was not taking environmental action ,especially when related to climate change. But with the new adoption of the 7th area of focus -The Environment– and the Rotary Climate Action Team Network, we have a new ally in the fight for climate action. 
5. Chambers of Commerce– Chambers have traditionally focused on the bottom-line only when it comes to both business practices and policies. Recently, chambers around the world have started to transition to the triple bottom line and the green economy. This new ally will help the business community and influence local governments to be a leader in this sustainability space. 

TOGETHER with our Governmental, NGO and Corporate leaders we can catalyze and amplify change.

Paris fell short. Way short! And now we are in a CLIMATE CRISES. At today’s pace, the world will overshoot 1.5C and 2C sooner than expected. The time has come for revolutionary ambition and acceleration of climate action with NEW stakeholders, NEW innovative solutions, NEW shared policies, NEW practices, NEW experts and and NEW STRATEGIES.  We can no longer rely on business as usual and must find the pathway for climate stability through our business community and beyond. The acceleration  that will only happen when EVERYONE joins.

It takes the biggest sustainability network ever built, and it begins where you are. Locally. Right there. In your country, city and community.  MORE. FASTER. TOGETHER

The Paris Commitments can only happen, a new prosperity can only happen, sustainable development can only happen, when we come together to mobilize more people in more places to launch greater and faster action.