Forum des Peuples Racine

Strasbourg, France, 19-21 September 2025   On September 19-21, I was fortunate to participate in the Forum des Peuples Racine, held in Strasbourg, France. This forum united representatives of five different indigenous communities to present their traditions: The Betsimisaraka from Madagascar The Maya from Mexico The Penan from Borneo, Malaysia The Kariri-Xocó from Brazil AndContinue reading “Forum des Peuples Racine”

To fly or not to fly, is that the question?

Anyone interested in reducing their environmental footprint on our beloved planet as probably considered ways to stop or reduce their flights by plane. Examples of lifestyle choices One of my friends who works as a speaker and facilitator in sustainability has reduced her footprint significantly by hopping on a plane only once in the pastContinue reading “To fly or not to fly, is that the question?”

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the University of the Earth @UNESCO – Paris [Part 2]

Continuation of [Part 1] De-growth and Post-Growth In the roundtable with Timothée Parrique, Olivier De Schutter, Fanny Parise and Agnès Bénassy-Quéré, it was reminded that the European Union has committed to reducing by 90% its CO² emissions by 2040. 8 member-states have given their guarantee to do so. This will be possible with more sobriety,Continue reading “Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the University of the Earth @UNESCO – Paris [Part 2]”

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the University of the Earth @UNESCO – Paris [Part 1]

Inspiring and transforming through leadership and knowledge of sustainability To inspire others while being effective and relevant in the 21st Century, we need to cultivate both our leadership as well as learning the hard skills of sustainability. Among the inspiring people who spoke at the conference, Fabrice Bonnifet shared with his usual passion and deepContinue reading “Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the University of the Earth @UNESCO – Paris [Part 1]”

Inner Tech vs. Outer Tech

In the Conscious Business course I teach at ESSEC Business School, I talk about the distinction between Inner Tech versus Outer Tech. Technologies are means humans use to solve some of their problems. Material technologies have been developed based on scientific observations to help individuals, groups, societies, and civilizations survive, thrive, grow, and expand. InContinue reading “Inner Tech vs. Outer Tech”