Content tagged with "Government"

A president's perspective

As former president of Costa Rica and head of the World Economic Forum, Jose Maria Figueres has gained a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities of accounting...

From: Issue 43
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How to sell a carbon tax to Americans

Journalist and political commentator David Frum says a price on carbon could get Republican support, if done properly

From: Issue 42
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The carbon monster and the fiscal cliff

Creating a carbon tax to help tackle U.S. deficit may be worth the difficult compromise

From: Issue 42
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Social impact bonds go to prison

More governments are experimenting with the idea that pay-for-performance contracts with the private sector can effectively cure societal ills

From: Issue 42
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2020 Vision

With six years of Olympic-fuelled action under their belt, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and Vancouver's municipal lawmakers have now set their sights on becoming...

From: Issue 35
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Top 10 Resilient Cities around the Globe

Resilient cities, those that are working to transition towards a low-carbon economy (mitigation) while also preparing to avert the worst of climate change (adaptation),...

From: Issue 35
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True Grit

On the 20th anniversary of the Acid Rain Accord, former prime minister Brian Mulroney talks true Canadian leadership with Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, reflecting...

From: Issue 35
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The Metabolic Metropolis

 Big cities may reverse climate change  

From: Issue 34
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The City's Gone Bananas

Why your Mayor should have tropical fruit and tree-forts on the brain

From: Issue 34
Categories: Government
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