22Aug 2017 by Leah Feor No Comments

In Pursuit of Balanced Collaboration

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Do you find it hard to collaborate with people on the other side of an issue? You might be wondering, “why would I collaborate with someone I don’t agree with?”. Well, the answer is simple. That’s how we co-exist. Further, that’s how we progress. The world is full of differences in opinions, beliefs, needs, wants, etc. Because we can benefit from finding common ground, we must collaborate beyond just our allies. Take a Seat Collaboration is about more than working with people on the same side of an issue. It’s about finding a seat at the same table as your “opposition”. If we are all in this together, then solutions must come from all sides. How can we meet in in the middle if we’re forced to take sides? Triple…

01May 2017 by Leah Feor No Comments

22 Quotes about Peace, Social Justice, and Sustainable Development

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At the core of the 17 Global Goals, there is a call to action. One that asks individuals to actively participate in sustainable development across the globe. Whether you work at the local or global level; in health care, environmental restoration, or finance, it doesn’t matter – everyone has a role to play. Goal #16 ~ Promote just, peaceful, and inclusive societies The targets behind this goal are vast and require fundamental change to regulatory systems and dated ideologies. Success lies in empowering global citizens to take action locally, offering inspiration and ideas to the community at large. Are you looking to get inspired? Here is a small collection of thought provoking quotes by some of the greatest leaders our world has known. Enjoy! "Peace comes from within. Do not…

14Jan 2017 by Leah Feor No Comments

Duty of Care to Act on Climate Change

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Have you ever wondered what you can do to help solve the issues surrounding climate change? The impacts of a warming planet and changing climate have been affecting the state of our environment for decades. Scientist came forward long ago alongside organizations and individuals standing up for the Earth, urging all citizens to recognize the results of the industrial era and to change business as usual. While there was much growth and prosperity over the past 200 years, it was far too often at the expense of the Earth and its people. ‘We Are the First Generation that Can End Poverty, the Last that Can End Climate Change.” ~Ban Ki-moon Solutions come from the ground up – the grassroots movements across the globe. It is up to the individual to…

18Sep 2016 by Leah Feor No Comments

How Sustainable Development Can Be Achieved from Home

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Do you believe that a city can be designed to allow for sustainable development? Last month I made a big move. I relocated from a little city to a small town about 30 km away. Though the distance between my old and new home isn’t much, I feel like I am in a whole new world. There are many things that make a city or town great. Throughout history, people have flocked to certain spaces in search of a better quality of life. Often people relocate for work or family. Others relocate to embrace that sense of belonging to a community that better suits their style. City Living or Small Town? As a traveler, I have seen many cities and towns. I learned along the way that cities are not…

16Jun 2016 by Leah Feor No Comments

Still Wondering Why to Invest in Sustainability?

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Have you ever noticed that people who promote sustainability are optimistic? Perhaps it's because we know that the true benefits of sustainability go beyond going green, they also make economic sense. Speak to a skeptic, they might tell you it costs too much. Either way you look at it, environmental initiatives across the globe may cost you today, but tomorrow’s payoff is well worth the investment. We’ve reached Sustainable Development (SDGs) Goal 9 in a series of blogs that I’ve been writing to break down the targets, and share my insight. Steps to Sustainable Development Going through each topic has been a great exercise for me, and I hope it’s been beneficial for you as well. Together we are taking a closer look at what it really takes to make…

01Jun 2016 by Leah Feor No Comments

Why a Restorative Economy Is Worth Investing In

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Have you ever read work by an author that moves you? It was a chapter in a book edited by Darian Rodriguez Heyman that first opened my eyes and mind to Paul Hawken. "Welcome to the Movement" His words jumped off the page, and I breezed through the chapter. I needed to learn more, so I looked him up online and found that he is a seasoned writer with a variety of books covering the sweet spot where ecology meets economy. It’s been over ten years that I have felt a calling to bridge the gap between the environmental and economic world. Hawken has been doing it for much longer. What an inspiration. Through his books, I found a teacher. He introduced the term restorative economy to me for the…

02Feb 2016 by Leah Feor No Comments

Is Health and Well-Being the Heartbeat of the SDG’s?

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Have you ever considered the importance of your own health and well-being when it comes to achieving sustainable development? If you’re wondering where the question comes from, take a look at Global Goal 3 on the UN website. Once you’re on the page, you will notice that there is an area that reads “Click to See Targets”. That will take you to a list of 13 specified targets that have been identified as required to meet the overall goal. In total, the SDGs layout 169 targets to cover the 17 Goals. We’re not talking identical numbers here, but it’s not really a stretch to compare the collective SDGs to the human body which is made up of organs and systems that keep us alive and well. Awareness of Interconnection The above comparison…

26Jan 2016 by Leah Feor No Comments

Working Towards Global Goal 2: Zero Hunger

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Do you think it's possible to feed our world's population with the global resources we have? Global Goal 2: Zero Hunger. That’s a big one, but not impossible. The problem has been identified: “…extreme hunger and malnutrition remains a huge barrier to development in many countries.” Perhaps we can even edit that to state that it is a huge barrier for development in every community since people all over the world are negatively affected by hunger. Seeking Solutions A child that does not eat properly faces health problems; much like an adult that consumes more processed food than vegetables is not in a healthy state. I could go on for a long while about the problems – because let’s face it – there are plenty. Instead, I prefer to focus on…