It was so inspiring to discuss the connection between sustainability and spirituality with youth from all around the planet at the first-ever We Grow Together Community Summer Camp. After the initial surprise about this topic, I was actually glad to be in… Continue Reading
The arts possess immense potential as agents of change, capable of challenging people’s assumptions and worldviews. Artists can use the power of imagination to help us envision a future we want. Some art can even catalyze the behavioral changes needed… Continue Reading
We’re in the midst of a sixth mass extinction – but did you know something similar is happening in our bellies? The current wave of biodiversity reduction is driven by human activity. Primarily the unsustainable use of land, water and energy use,… Continue Reading
Whether you want to become a sustainability manager or contribute to a sustainable future in another role, there are key skills you need to master at three different levels. Ethical leadership The individual level is the starting point. You must… Continue Reading
A group of 38 Dutch executive and non-executive directors spent nearly two years working together on sustainability in the boardroom. In the program, they identified good practices, virtues, and capabilities required for effective leadership in societal transitions. The outcomes of… Continue Reading
In 1927, French writer Julien Benda published The Treason of the Intellectuals. This essay criticized intellectuals for failing to speak out against political tyranny and societal changes for the worse. It urged intellectuals to take responsibility for examining and sharing… Continue Reading
For the fifth consecutive year, I had the opportunity to teach a course on Responsible Management at the University for Peace (UPEACE) in Costa Rica. Here are my learnings from this year in the Responsible Management of Sustainable Economic Development… Continue Reading
“The debate on corporate governance is often deeply conservative and backward-looking. Yet in the future, companies that orient themselves to engage with an environment that will be significantly affected by systemic risks will fare best. A key aspect of enabling… Continue Reading
What is the role of the arts and the cultural sector in the climate crisis? This was the central question for a talk by Jonas Staal, at the 2022 We Are Warming Up Festival in Amsterdam. Or so I thought… Continue Reading
“Degrowth is not the solution I see for a more sustainable future. Instead, I really see the companies of the future as a force for good. Companies exist to create value. Unfortunately, in many cases, this is focused on just… Continue Reading