Framing ethical perspectives
Climate change refers to human-induced global warming, mostly due to greenhouse gas emissions, and large-scale impacts on weather patterns. As floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events become more common and certain regions turn inhospitable to humans, society is changing as well. Carnegie Council’s events, experts, and Impact Initiatives, such as the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) and the Model International Mobility Convention (MIMC), analyze these changes from a socio-political perspective and search for ethical solutions to, possibly, the most pressing challenges that humanity has ever faced.
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MAR 28, 2024 • Video
Unlocking Cooperation: The Global South and Global North
In the inaugural panel of the "Unlocking Cooperation" series, Ramu Damodaran leads a discussion on forging a path forward for Global South/North collaboration.
JAN 8, 2024 • Podcast
C2GTalk: Why does the world now need to consider solar radiation modification? with Kim Stanley Robinson
Many objections to solar radiation modification have been overtaken by events, says "The Ministry of the Future" author Kim Stanley Robinson in this "C2GTalk."
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SEP 1, 2011 • Article
Cooling Things Down: The Legalization of Arctic Security
Many are concerned about possible struggles over Arctic territory and resources. Yet this paper argues that most Arctic sovereignty disputes have either been resolved or ...
JUN 15, 2011 • Podcast
Mindy S. Lubber: Working with Companies to Address Sustainability Challenges
Even though U.S. public policies are often lagging behind, pressures from shareholders and investors, greater transparency, and heightened risk awareness are all contributing to ...
MAY 27, 2011 • Podcast
Rise of the Rest IV: Critical Regions in Crisis
Optimistic and bleak by turns, a panel of experts analyzes the dilemmas facing the rising and existing powers--from protests across the Middle East, to the ...
MAR 9, 2011 • Podcast
Interview with John Tessitore, Editor of Ethics & International Affairs Journal
As Ethics & International Affairs journal celebrates its 25th anniversary and its move to Cambridge University Press, Editor John Tessitore discusses the journal's mission, its themes, ...
FEB 10, 2011 • Article
2nd Prize Undergraduate Category, "Making a Difference" Essay Contest, 2011
Sustainability is more complex than just green policy, says William Lord. It is "a state of being in a society where the protection of the ...
FEB 9, 2011 • Article
2nd Prize, Post Secondary Education Category, "Making a Difference" Essay Contest, 2010
To have a meaningful impact, Lisa Blake proposes that McGill University focuses on developing two programs--one focused towards the overall McGill and Montreal community, and ...
FEB 9, 2011 • Article
First Prize High School Category, "Making a Difference" Essay Contest, 2010
Jacqueline Dufalla's inventive and practical proposals for raising student awareness at her school include field trips, an annual "Day without Power," an environmental elective class, ...
OCT 5, 2010 • Podcast
Pakistan, the United States, and the West: David Speedie Interviews Anatol Lieven
Anatol Lieven discusses Pakistan's surprising degree of stability; the role of the army and ISI; the drug trade; and Pakistan's relationship with the U.S., ...
OCT 4, 2010 • Podcast
EIA Interview: Mathias Risse on Justice and Common Ownership of the Earth
Philosopher Mathias Risse discusses his concept of common ownership of the earth--the equal claim of each person to the planet and its resources--and what this ...
JUN 23, 2010 • Podcast
Public Ethics Radio: Matthew Rimmer on Intellectual Property and Clean Technology
Matthew Rimmer discusses intellectual-property policy for clean technologies. How do we both create new technologies and spread them as widely as possible? We need climate-friendly ...