Global Sherpa Promotes a Better World for People and Nature through Insights and Ideas on Sustainable Development, Business and Investing
People & Nature in Global Development
Our planet and lives are being reshaped by big global trends – population growth, economic development, climate change and urbanization. Solutions must focus on empowering people and protecting nature.
Sustainable Business & Investing
Business and finance shape economic opportunities and inequality. Sustainability calls for a long-term approach to risk, investing and innovation that works for everyone.
Data, Maps & World Rankings
Are we making a difference? What works and what doesn’t? Good evidence leads to better decisions and more impact.
World Cities Quiz
The World Cities Quiz tests your knowledge of cities around the globe and their roles in international development and globalization. The quiz has 10 questions. Your score, correct answers and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 8] For more fun quizzes,...
Cities: “Man’s Greatest Invention”
Cities are “man’s greatest invention.” They make us “richer, smarter, greener, healthier and happier” according to a fascinating new book, Triumph of the City, by Edward Glaeser, a distinguished Harvard economist. From New York to Bangalore, Glaeser presents a...
China in Africa: South Africa Joins BRICs Summit
China hosted the third annual BRICs Summit on April 14, 2011. With South Africa joining Brazil, India, Russia and China for the first time, the event highlights China’s and other BRIC countries’ investments and growing influence on the African continent. Other...
Global Science Research and Collaboration
Science research has grown rapidly in recent years. BRIC countries, including China, India and Brazil, and South Korea account for much of the increase in scientific publications. Despite suggestions of a major reversal in the global pecking order of science...
BRICs, Emerging Market Consumer Insights
The BRIC economies of China, India, Brazil and Russia are promising engines of global economic growth and development. Recent data on BRIC countries’ consumer spending habits reveal interesting insights about consumer behavior and priorities in each emerging market....
News Trends in Sustainability, Development Issues
World news and international media coverage of development and sustainability issues are important indicators and influencers of awareness, understanding and involvement. How has the news media’s coverage of issues like sustainability, poverty, biodiversity and HIV...
No Earthquake Looting? Trust Japanese “Wa”
In the wake of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, some observers have been pondering an interesting question: why hasn’t there been any looting or theft? In many places, looting seems to be an inevitable consequence of the overwhelming circumstances and...
China and India – Planning vs. Jugaad
China and India – the world’s two biggest countries, and maybe someday, two largest markets have much in common, and much that sets them apart. China's 12th Five-Year Plan and India's penchant for jugaad are prime examples. Why has China’s economic growth and...
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