http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/64db7efb8cd8bf5f77635f24/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=540&cropY1=0&cropY2=540 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ Saleem Ali's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/06/28/learning-resilience-from-tonga/ We need to pay more attention to small and distant lands whose endurance may well provide vital lessons for a more sustainable future for the rest of humanity Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_667eaf50aa248c4171c7cf45 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:54:07 -0400 2024-06-28T08:54:14-04:00 We need to pay more attention to small and distant lands whose endurance may well provide vital lessons for a more sustainable future for the rest of humanity Getty Images Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/06/11/environmental-impact-of-war-and-military-motivations-for-peace/ Governments need to raise alarm about the environmental impact of war — and also use data on impacts as a motivation for more rapid peace-making. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_66679d23ddf12a3320f28c8f Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:22:18 -0400 2024-06-12T21:30:09-04:00 Governments need to raise alarm about the environmental impact of war — and also use data on impacts as a motivation for more rapid peace-making. Getty Images Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/05/25/russias-oil-foray-in-antarctica-threatens-science-diplomacy/ Antarctica is outside the purview of the United Nations and perhaps there should be consideration given to bringing it within some form of multilateral trusteeship. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_6652646efa09390856aada4f Sat, 25 May 2024 19:50:14 -0400 2024-06-04T01:42:17-04:00 Antarctica is outside the purview of the United Nations and perhaps there should be consideration given to bringing it within some form of multilateral trusteeship. VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/05/10/boycotts-divestments-and-sustainability/ How effective are such boycotts and divestments in delivering social or environmental sustainability outcomes and what is their opportunity cost? Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_663e93f7deebec532938f07f Fri, 10 May 2024 19:54:30 -0400 2024-06-03T08:19:29-04:00 How effective are such boycotts and divestments in delivering social or environmental sustainability outcomes and what is their opportunity cost? PA Images via Getty Images Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/04/28/critical-energy-transition-minerals-at-the-united-nations/ Both China and the USA are panel members and have a valuable opportunity to constructively engage and prevent negative resource nationalism. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_662ec768a61738688fd3f1f6 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:29:54 -0400 2024-05-06T23:53:48-04:00 Both China and the USA are panel members and have a valuable opportunity to constructively engage and prevent negative resource nationalism. getty Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/04/20/earth-day-captain-planet-and-smart-global-philanthropy/ Smart philanthropy requires us to multitask across local and global scales as Ted Turner did with both the United Nations Foundation and the Captain Planet Foundation. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_66245587fe82f155c58dbccc Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:24:59 -0400 2024-05-02T05:58:59-04:00 Smart philanthropy requires us to multitask across local and global scales as Ted Turner did with both the United Nations Foundation and the Captain Planet Foundation. Getty Images Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/04/17/the-three-body-problem-natural-laws-and-sustainability/ A science fiction novel by Hugo-award winning writer Liu Cixin has transcended geopolitics and brought science as a bonding agent for Chinese and American audiences. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_661e8c2174bcbf3620ff13ae Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:00:13 -0400 2024-04-17T10:26:00-04:00 A science fiction novel by Hugo-award winning writer Liu Cixin has transcended geopolitics and brought science as a bonding agent for Chinese and American audiences. getty Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/03/20/why-has-esg-become-wokeenvironmentalism-can-be-nonpartisan/ Climate change has become the touchstone of twenty-first century environmentalism and most other environmental issues have been eclipsed by its prominence. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_65fafdb5144fe96d89987999 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:22:59 -0400 2024-06-03T08:27:01-04:00 Climate change has become the touchstone of twenty-first century environmentalism and most other environmental issues have been eclipsed by its prominence. getty Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2024/01/26/angolas-mineral-axis-with-america/ Natural resources are geologically determined and Angola’s mineral fortune should first and foremost benefit its citizens across all strata of society. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_65b4021de67cf60a1432de8c Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:20:57 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:15-04:00 Natural resources are geologically determined and Angola’s mineral fortune should first and foremost benefit its citizens across all strata of society. getty Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2023/12/20/developing-djibouti-as-a-sustainable-maritime-hub/ This African country of around a million people has six international military bases - including America and China’s only coexistent military presence. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_65838601d43d090514552790 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:18:38 -0500 2024-06-04T02:19:22-04:00 This African country of around a million people has six international military bases - including America and China’s only coexistent military presence. getty Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/2023/12/10/nuclear-powers-pivotal-moment-at-cop28/ Carbon accounting towards "net zero" favors nuclear energy. Though not a panacea for climate change, we should certainly not characterize atomic power as a pariah. Saleem H. Ali, Contributor Saleem H. Ali, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/saleemali/ content_6576117fe1e7f23b63dc7c03 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:59:58 -0500 2024-05-08T14:07:54-04:00 Carbon accounting towards "net zero" favors nuclear energy. Though not a panacea for climate change, we should certainly not characterize atomic power as a pariah. AFP via Getty Images Sustainability /sustainability Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability standard