Achieving a sustainable future demands proactive individual and collective responsibility, consciously engaging both heart and mind for the common good.

We firmly believe in the power of

Achieving a sustainable future demands proactive individual and collective responsibility, consciously engaging both heart and mind for the common good.

We firmly believe in the power of cooperation and collective intelligence as core principles for sustainable development.

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Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in their work with youth and students. In a video, they explore various aspects of leadership, from its fundamental

Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in their work with youth and students. In a video, they explore various aspects of leadership, from its fundamental meaning to an "alchemy of imagination."

This interview was conducted by Barry Heidt at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from September 13-17, 2012. Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen also led the conference's Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program.

An excerpt of this longer interview was edited by Ruth Ann Barrett for Earthsayers.tv, a platform for voices of sustainability.

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community building, and lifelong learning. In this video, he discusses the "Call of the Time" teaching from the Brahma Kumaris organization and the importance of diverse "perception input."

Cohen was interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico (September 13-17, 2012). He also co-led the conference's Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program with Sabine Amend.

This excerpt, from a longer interview, was edited for Earthsayers.tv by Ruth Ann Barrett.

Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), shares his professional journey.

His career began with community organizing and leadership of

Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), shares his professional journey.

His career began with community organizing and leadership of Portland's Green Building program. He continues to work at the intersection of environmental issues, social justice, and the built environment.

For more videos on Portland's sustainability efforts, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.

On December 3, 2009, Ecotrust recognized five of the West's most innovative Indigenous leaders for their efforts to improve community conditions. Jim Manion, Janeen Comenote, Allen Pinkham, Sr.,

On December 3, 2009, Ecotrust recognized five of the West's most innovative Indigenous leaders for their efforts to improve community conditions. Jim Manion, Janeen Comenote, Allen Pinkham, Sr., A. Brian Wallace, and Patricia L. Whitefoot were honored for their work spanning youth advocacy, education, renewable energy, cultural restoration, and scholarship.

The Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award is a preeminent program supporting tribal, First Nation, and Alaska Native leaders. These groups are vital nations, governments, landowners, resource co-managers, and economic drivers, contributing long-range vision and sustainable values to the global economy.

Heidi McCloskey, Communications Director for the Textile Exchange, a global B2B marketplace, presented at the Fourth Annual Conference on Business and Sustainability. Sponsored by