What changes should the world expect in coming years?
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About the video: ‘What changes should the world expect in coming years?’
John Elkington reflects on the challenges that humanity can expect as the century unfolds. They range from global epidemics to prolonged drought, among other symptoms of advanced climate change. Despite his optimistic nature, he believes that one must recognize certain realities. Over-population and resource depletion are forces that could well unleash catastrophe. Mitigating this will take time and a great deal of effort. But things are changing and there is reason for hope. See also: William McDonough
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Filmed: London, UK on 30 May 2006
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell, Camera and Editor - Marcus Morrell
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About John Elkington
John Elkington has worked in the environmental and sustainable development fields since 1972. A co-founder of Environmental Data Services (ENDS) in 1978, he also co-founded SustainAbility in 1987. He served as the organisation’s Chairman from 1995 to 2005, and is now Chief Entrepreneur. In 2004, BusinessWeek described him as “a dean of the corporate responsibility movement for three decades.”
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