By MIRIAM ACZEL This week, I had the honor of attending the 12th edition of the Ciudad de las Ideas—“City of Ideas”—an International Festival of Brilliant Minds held each year in Puebla, Mexico. Conference speakers adopt the format of short, 20-minute segments to present their exciting and important research and ideas before an audience of 5,000....
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Fracking Q&A: The background, the ban and what’s coming next
By KAREN MAKUCH & MIRIAM ACZEL Last weekend, the United Kingdom Government announced a moratorium on fracking, based on evidence from a report by the Oil & Gas Authority (OGA). In this Q&A, Imperial’s Karen Makuch, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law, and Miriam Aczel, President’s Scholar at the Centre for Environmental Policy, consider what led...
Climate change is a security issue. How can we make sure climate security receives the attention it needs?
By SHIRIN HAKIM & MIRIAM ACZEL Shirin Hakim and Miriam Aczel, who recently co-organised a Grantham Institute event about climate change, low-carbon transitions and security, reflect on why climate change is a security issue and the next steps for researchers and policymakers . While climate change and security have traditionally been examined in isolation, climate is increasingly entering the policy arena as a national security issue....
Sustainable Development Goals: A Reading List (Part 1)
By MIRIAM ACZEL It’s that time of year again–suddenly, it seems, summer has turned to fall, and the academic year is in full swing. Whether it’s the start of a new school year for your family or friends, or just as an opportunity to celebrate the new season, autumn is the perfect time to curl...
Gaining Momentum on Your Green Career: An Interview with Dr. Beth Offenbacker
By MIRIAM ACZEL Co-Active Coach Dr. Beth Offenbacker is the Director of Training and Development for Leaders in Energy, and runs the widely successful annual Green Career Momentum Coaching Program. With this year’s Green Career Momentum about to kick off in a week, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to catch up with Dr....
Green Jobs Forum Exhibitors: Environmental Employers Part 2
By MIRIAM ACZEL The Leaders in Energy (LE) 6th Annual Green Jobs Forum: Jobs for a Low-Carbon, Circular Economy, was held on August 22, 2019 at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. A wide range of green employers and organizations had exhibits at the forum, which provided a crucial opportunity for networking amongst employers, jobseekers, students and...
Leaders in Energy 2019 Green Jobs Forum ─ A Hit with Green Career and Job Seekers!
By Xavier Vergara and Janine Finnell Leaders in Energy conducted its sixth installment of the Green Jobs Forum on August 22, 2019 at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The event was a hit and had the highest attendance of all of the jobs forums to date. The event had three components including: 1) two...
6th Annual Green Jobs Forum Exhibitors Showcase a Vast Range of Green Economy Career Opportunities
By MIRIAM ACZEL The Leaders in Energy (LE) 6th Annual Green Jobs Forum, held on August 22, 2019 at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, had a particularly important focus this year—jobs for a low-carbon, circular economy. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about how the growth of the green economy, and our most pressing environmental...
Ballon de Paris: Taking Climate and Weather Monitoring Off the Ground
By MIRIAM ACZEL Paris—that beautiful city of cheese and wine, boat rides and picnics along the Seine, museums and breathtaking architecture—and what better way to take in the City of Light’s sights than by hot air balloon. The Ballon de Paris is a hot air balloon that gives people a 360 degree view of the...
Impressive Speaker Line-Up for Green Careers DC Event! Terrific networking + education if you are interested in green jobs and the green economy!
By Janine Finnell 6th Annual Green Jobs Forum (Aka Jobs, Careers & Entrepreneurship for a Low-Carbon, Circular Economy) Thursday, August 22, 2019; 4:30 – 9:00 pm at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Plus Green Career & Networking Workshops from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Have you been hearing about New Green Deal as a...