Big Picture TV: Videos

Lu Zhi — Do Chinese attitudes to wildlife matter?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

As ever more of the Chinese population becomes better off, explains Dr Zhi, the impact of their buying choices becomes more significant. Unless attitudes towards eating certain animals as a sign of status are addressed, the world risks losing certain species.

Lu Zhi — Is it possible for China to go green?

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Dr Lu Zhi talks about the forces driving China’s rapid development, often at the expense of biodiversity and natural heritage. She discusses the key challenges that the conservation movement faces, including the need to communicate the true value of China’s ecosystems. She finishes by setting out her vision for Chinese environmentalism.

Vithal Rajan — How can the economy best help the poor? (part 2)

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT

The current economic model all too often keeps poor people from participating in the global economy. In the first part of this two part series, Vithal Rajan explained how the poor are invariably denied access to education and resources. In part two, he points to the provision of commercial credit as a solution, arguing that those caught in poverty are actually very bankable, and small unsecured loans can unlock great economic activity and entrepreneurship.

Vithal Rajan — How can the economy best help the poor? (part 1)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:00:00 GMT

The current economic model all too often keeps poor people from participating in the global economy. In this, the first part of this two part series, Vithal Rajan explains how they are invariably denied access to education and resources. In part two, he goes on to point to the provision of commercial credit as a solution, arguing that those in poverty are actually very bankable, and that small unsecured loans can unlock great economic activity and entrepreneurship.

Stephen Marglin — What are the limits of modern economics?

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Stephen Marglin believes we must recognize limits to mainstream economics. He says that we should start to rethink assumptions behind modern economic thought, and work to create a new economics based on the needs of community.

Hafsat Abiola-Costello — Why do African economies struggle?

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Hafsat Abiola speaks about her vision for a fairer economic world order. Despite it being forty years since it achieved independence, countries like Nigeria are still struggling to access foreign markets for their goods.

Count Hans von Sponeck — What stops the world making the necessary changes?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Count von Sponeck believes that much more pressure should be placed on industrialized nations to meet internationally agreed targets to raise the standard of living of the world’s poor. Poverty alleviation is an issue of basic human security. It can be addressed effectively if only we could find the political will.

Marie-Claire Cordonnier-Segger — How can investment law be made sustainable?

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

In part two of this two-part series, Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger examines ways in which investment law must change in order to help bring about a more sustainable economic model.

Marie-Claire Cordonnier-Segger — How do global trade laws work?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger tackles the weighty issue of global economic and trade reform in this two-part series. In this first clip, she gives a brief explanation of the historical context that has led to the current status quo. She then looks at ways in which trade law must change in order to help bring about a more sustainable trade model.

Rama Mani — Can we have security and democracy?

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Rama Mani believes that democracy has weakened as a result of the West’s so-called fight against terror. The political agenda has narrowed, as has the democratic process itself. Democracy should be the means with which society can truly flourish – a participatory and inclusive process that gives all citizens a voice.