Global Issues & Perspectives Fall 2007

Beyond Globalization and Economics:
Systems Thinking and Earth Ethics for a Sustainable World
September 2007
Hazel Henderson, author, independent futurist, worldwide syndicated columnist, advocate and consultant on equitable, ecologically sustainable human development and socially responsible business and investment. Henderson is president of Ethical Markets Media, LCC, which produces the PBS series "Growing the Green Economy." To listen to this conversation, visit the Center's Videos and Podcasts page.

Re-thinking Global Citizenship:
Transformative Learning and Social Justice
October 2007
What does it mean to be a global citizen in an interconnected world where nationalism remains a powerful organizing force, cultural differences are acute and inequities stubbornly persist? Can we Think Global and Act Global?
Britt Yamamoto, Ph.D., visiting faculty, Environment and Community, Center for Creative Change; lecturer, Comparative History of Ideas program, UW; executive director of iLEAP: The Center for Critical Service.

Togo, West Africa, to the Northwest: Sustainable, Fair Trade
November 2007
Olowo-n'djo Tchala, founder of Alaffia skin care products. An Olympia entrepreneur, who grew up in poverty in Togo, discusses indigenous African natural resources that are culturally, spiritually, economically and ecologically sustainable. Hand-crafted shea butter produced by his cooperative allows members to support their families.