Public Talks

John Todd  - "Ecological Design and Planetary Healing"

A leading pioneer and expert in the emerging field of ecological design and engineering, John was named one of the 20th Century's top thirty-five inventors. His "Living Machines" are ecological engines that treat wastes, produce foods, and generate fuels while restoring damaged aquatic environments.

Carolyn Raffensperger - "The Revolutionary Idea Of Putting Safety First"

Archaeologist, environmental lawyer and founder of the Science & Education Health Network that works to implement the "Precautionary Principle" - using Hippocrates' "First, do no harm" as a basis for environmental and public health policy instead of taking chances that new products may really be "Pandora Poisons"

Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne - "Spiritual Insight, Practical Solutions"

Fron Sri Lanka and considered "The Gandhi of our Era", Dr. Ari founded the Sarvodaya movement and is spiritual strategist and guide of the Sri Lankan peace movement. One of the world's pioneers in rural and sustainable development based on the spiritual precepts of "universal awakening" and self-reliance, for 50 years he's worked to alleviate rural poverty, illiteracy, hunger and desolation.

Award Ceremony: Leeds Business School - CEO Environmental Achievement Award

Riane Eisler - "Partnership Educaton"

Cultural historian and evolutionary theorist, pioneering researcher demonstrating the strong correlation between the status of women and the general quality of a nation's life, Riane's international bestseller The Chalice and The Blade was hailed by Princeton anthropologist Ashley Montagu as "the most important book since Darwin's Origin of Species" and has been translated into 19 languages.

William McDonough - "All Sustainability is Local: A Global Strategy"

Internationally renowned designer and primary shaper of "The Next Industrial Revolution", Bill helped launch the 'green building' movement and received the nation's highest environmental honor, the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development. His award-winning projects have set new standards for design quality, environmental sensitivity, and functional effectiveness.