Discourse

PART VII _ In today's rapidly evolving world, digital transformation and transparency through blockchain technology are revolutionizing how we tackle pressing social and economic issues. The convergence of digital transformation, sustainability and responsible investing are reshaping global approaches to social, environmental and economic issues.As illustrated in Part V and Part VI of this paper, providing more transparency and holding government appointees and public service officials accountable for their policies and actions is crucial to ensure the well-being of any nation ...

PART VI _ It is well known that greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap heat within Earth’s atmosphere and warm the planet.  In a few decades, GHGs—chiefly in CO₂ emissions—have risen at unprecedented rates due to global growth and resource consumption. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), human activities are responsible for almost all of the increases in GHGs in the atmosphere over the last 150 years. Our World in Data illustrates the significant sectors where these emissions originate, using ...

PART V _ Rising inequality and pollution-induced climate change are among our time's most pressing societal challenges, with dire consequences. “We do not inherit the world; we borrow it from our children.” —Wendell Berry, Activist and Author Recent academic research has started to unpack how rising inequality shapes societies, including lower economic growth, reduced well-being, political polarization, and the potential cost of income inequality on business growth and commerce.  Additionally, little progress has been made towards achieving the 2030 Sustainable...