Media

The Hague and the NATO Summit 2025…

By Eelco H. Dykstra.

After a few years of mission-critical assignments elsewhere, Eelco H. Dykstra resumes his acclaimed column “A Thought and a Smile…” in Diplomat Magazine

“All of us know more than one of us!” is  the slogan/tagline of one of the international programs I’m involved  in, called “20/20 Vision”. It was selected as slogan because the   program is not about listening to information from a single source –  never a good idea – , but about harvesting the collective wisdom of “the  crowd”. As such, the program seeks to combine the lessons learned from  ‘western’ science with those from more informal, ‘tribal’ experiences  and lessons learned, also known as “indigenous knowledge”….continued 

The 50 colleges and universities making an outsize impact on business and society

“The Ignition Schools list honors the top academic institutions that play an enormous role in shaping the businesses that influence society. Innovation and entrepreneurship—the editorial lodestars for Fast Company and Inc., respectively—are also the focus of Ignition Schools. The 50 colleges and universities we’re honoring in our inaugural list don’t just produce elite students and groundbreaking research; they also are economic engines that generate the ideas, businesses, and opportunities that move cities, regions, and countries toward a better future”…continued 

Central Coast Sustainability Summit

History

The event brings together representatives from local governments and organizations to discuss common sustainability issues, share best practices, and seek partners in collaboratively addressing complex environmental and economic issues in our region.

Conference Goals

  1. Promote Best Practices seeking partnerships or collaborations with other local agencies

  2. Encourage dialogue between sustainability focus areas…continued