
Some reflections on an evening spent in cloud on the Cornish coast at the Surfers Against Sewage 35th Anniversary Ball – and some linked thoughts on the future of the world’s NGOs: https://johnelkington.substack.com/p/twilight-of-the-ngos.
Some reflections on an evening spent in cloud on the Cornish coast at the Surfers Against Sewage 35th Anniversary Ball – and some linked thoughts on the future of the world’s NGOs: https://johnelkington.substack.com/p/twilight-of-the-ngos.
Here is my take on the events of London Climate Action Week, including our “Defying the Odds” sessions in Somerset House. Still processing it all!
Wonderful to see Gaia interviewed by The Florist, exploring her approach to the world of flowers and design. Sustainability is indeed in her DNA – and I have learned so much from her and her adventures over the decades. Recommended reading!
My new Countercurrent website is still in development, but can be visited here. Any comments and suggested improvements always welcome.
How tickling sharks only works sometimes
Sad to see the obituaries today for former Monsanto CEO Bob Shapiro, who we tried to help back in the Nineties. An early corporate pioneer of sustainable business, even if he came somewhat unstuck along the way: https://johnelkington.substack.com/p/rip-bob-shapiro-lessons-from-the.
John Elkington is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable development. He is currently Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Volans, a future-focused business working at the intersection of the sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation movements.