Dr. Dana Meadows: Envisioning A Sustainable World from UVM Continuing Education 4 years ago NOT YET RATED Dr. Donella H. Dana Meadows presents a kick-off speech titled Down To Earth at the International Society for Ecological Economics conference held during October 1994. When asked if we have enough time to prevent catastrophe, shed always say that we have exactly enough time -- starting now” —Amory Lovins eulogy for Donella Meadows For more information on Dana, check out: sustainer.org/dhm_archive/ Video Sponsored by The University of Vermont & The Gund Institute for Ecological Economics Home » Donella Meadows Legacy » Envisioning a Sustainable World donellameadows.org/donella-meadows-legacy/envisioning-a-sustainable-world/ In addition to being a brilliant scientist, Donella Meadows was a truly gifted communicator. Her talks and writing displayed a consistent optimism and a unique ability to reach and inspire people. Her talk below, “Envisioning a Sustainable World,” is a moving example of these qualities and an important reminder of the vital role that vision plays in science and social progress. Presented in 1994 at the Third Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Ecological Economics, “Envisioning a Sustainable World” remains an important message for anyone striving for change. Since its founding in 1996 by environmental leader Donella Meadows, our Institute has been at the forefront of sustainability thinking and training. Our initiatives have addressed economic, environmental, and social challenges from a range of angles and at many levels. In everything we do, the disciplines of systems thinking and organizational learning inform and shape our work. It is this focus on whole-system analysis, combined with careful listening, truth telling, and visioning, that make the Donella Meadows Institute unique among sustainability organizations. Read More
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