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.
China’s Development Plans Lead World, BRICs
China passed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy in 2010 and seems set to overtake the U.S. shortly in historical terms. A vision for the future and diligent planning are two aspects of China’s rapid economic development that don’t always get the...
World Bike Market, Eco Indicators and Development
The world bike and car markets offer interesting insights into the relationship between international development and the global environment. From 1970 to 2007, bicycle output nearly quadrupled, while car production roughly doubled. The Earth Policy Institute tracks...
Top 10 Oddly True World News Stories of 2010
Enjoy learning more about Global Sherpa's picks of the top 10 oddly true world news stories of 2010. Favorite topics include Paul the Psychic Octopus of World Cup Fame, iPad-wielding sumo wrestlers, treacherous Indian coconut trees, and neighborly Russian spies, to...
Top 10 World News Headlines and Stories of 2010
A host of remarkable events and development milestones highlighted the year 2010 – China passed Japan to become the world’s second largest economy, France decided to work more, the UNDP published its 20th Human Development Report, Russia came under intense public...
Eat Like an Emperor: 2400 Year Old Chinese Soup
Don’t be too surprised if a new special soon finds its way to your favorite local Chinese eatery. Chinese archaeologists may have just discovered the ancient equivalent of Wheaties. If you want to learn to eat like a king, or at least one of the king’s military...
Amsterdam: Bike Riding Capital of the World
If you’ve ever been to Amsterdam, you know the Dutch love their bikes. They ride them everywhere – to work, to the store, to the pub, back to their beds after a good, long night full of tasty bitterballen and Heinekens. So just how did the land-loving bicycle take...
Amsterdam Quiz! Fun Facts about the Dutch Capital
Have fun taking the Global Sherpa quiz on interesting facts about Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions. Your score, correct answers, and explanations appear at the end. Enjoy! [QUIZZIN 5] To learn more about Amsterdam and why...
Review of Top World News and International Articles from the New York Times
In case you missed it or just fancy another look, here is a quick recap of the abundance of intriguing articles and compelling issues from Monday’s New York Times. Every now and then the Times outdoes even its high standard of reporting with an edition that is chock...
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