John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and former JPMorgan Managing Director, recently discussed

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute and former JPMorgan Managing Director, recently discussed sustainability with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv. He highlighted how thinking about our children and the world we inhabit focuses the mind on these critical issues, asking, "Can you imagine being eighteen years old today and trying to make sense of this world?" Fullerton is writing a book for his children, exploring the context of our current sustainability crisis.

The Capital Institute's mission is to engage leaders, scholars, and society to harness capital and markets. It strives to advance a just, resilient, and sustainable economic system that improves lives and preserves the planet.

The suitability of our current economic model for a low-carbon world is under scrutiny. Tim Jackson, author of "Prosperity without Growth," argues that economic growth relentlessly drives us

The suitability of our current economic model for a low-carbon world is under scrutiny. Tim Jackson, author of "Prosperity without Growth," argues that economic growth relentlessly drives us towards climate catastrophe, rather than offering a solution. He asserts that building a new economic model fit for a low-carbon future is the most urgent task of our time.

Professor Jackson contends that the prevailing system is failing, undermining wellbeing in rich nations and neglecting the poorest. He warns that it has already led to economic instability and, if unchecked, threatens a climate catastrophe. His book, an update to a highly acclaimed report, has significantly fueled the burgeoning debate on economic growth and its global consequences.

Is our economy fit for a low-carbon world? Tim Jackson, author of *Prosperity without Growth*, argues that the current economic model is driving us towards climate catastrophe, not away from it.

Is our economy fit for a low-carbon world? Tim Jackson, author of *Prosperity without Growth*, argues that the current economic model is driving us towards climate catastrophe, not away from it. He asserts that building a new, sustainable economic model is the most urgent task of our time.

Jackson, a leading sustainability adviser, contends that the prevailing system fails to deliver widespread prosperity, undermining wellbeing in rich nations and neglecting the poorest. Having already led to economic instability, it now threatens a climate crisis. His book, an update to a groundbreaking report for the Sustainable Development Commission, has significantly contributed to the burgeoning debate on economic growth's consequences for people and planet.

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute transitioned from Wall Street to

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute transitioned from Wall Street to sustainability advocacy. Influenced by Herman Daly's book, For the Common Good, he highlights the unsustainable practice of externalizing social and environmental costs and risks, citing the BP oil spill as a prime example.

Fullerton discussed these critical issues in an October 7, 2010 interview with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and former Dean of Environmental Studies at York

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and former Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, was interviewed at the International DeGrowth Conference in Barcelona (March 25-29, 2010). He posits that economic growth is not necessary for a good life, and that living well without it is feasible.

The conference discussed not just stabilizing, but actively shrinking the economy—a more challenging but achievable goal requiring significant societal changes. A more in-depth speech by Dr. Victor is available on EarthSayers.tv.

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability is increasingly questioned due to environmental impacts, resource scarcity, and its failure to significantly improve happiness, eliminate poverty, or create full employment.

A simulation model of the Canadian economy demonstrates that full employment, poverty eradication, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and fiscal balance are achievable without economic growth. Victor advocates shifting focus from growth to specific objectives directly related to human and planetary well-being.

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is humanity's greatest

UBC Professor William Rees argues that climate change is humanity's greatest collective threat. As a global culture, individual eco-footprint reductions are insufficient to address this challenge.

Sustainability demands a collective approach, not isolated actions. Cities must be designed to enable citizens to live sustainably, recognizing that we are all facing this critical situation together.

We are at a historical juncture requiring a swift transition to a different way of life, with the younger generation needing to step up.

Ashok Khosla, Chairman of Development Alternatives

We are at a historical juncture requiring a swift transition to a different way of life, with the younger generation needing to step up.

Ashok Khosla, Chairman of Development Alternatives in New Delhi, India, offers significant expertise. He previously established and headed India's Office of Environmental Planning and Coordination.

His extensive background includes directing INFOTERRA for the UN Environment Programme, serving as a Special Advisor to the Brundtland Commission, and advising the United Nations, World Bank, and Global Environmental Facility.

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute, argues that

John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute, argues that climate change is a symptom of a "full-world economy."

He expressed this view in an April 2010 interview with Daniel Erasmus at King's College.

Robert Costanza directs the Institute for Sustainable Solutions at Portland State

Robert Costanza directs the Institute for Sustainable Solutions at Portland State University. He is also a co-founder and past-president of the International Society for Ecological Economics.

In his presentation, Dr. Costanza discusses sustainability, covering its definition and the processes required to develop solutions for a better, more sustainable world.