Mitchell Stevens, Professor, Graduate School of Education and Professor by Courtesy of Sociology, Stanford University Sponsorship of an event does not constitute institutional endorsement of external speakers or views presented.
Forty years ago last month, about 70 climate scientists and environmental policy analysts convened in the Austria town of Villach for a conference organized under the auspices of UNEP, the WMO and ICSU titled, ‘An Assessment of the Role of Carbon Dioxide and of Other Greenhouse Gases in Climate Variations and Associated Impacts…
The Future of Ukraine: A Princeton ConferenceRussia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched in February 2022, has raised urgent questions about the country’s future. Two central issues demand attention, shaping both Ukraine’s trajectory and the broader geopolitical landscape.
Reforms and good governance are essential pillars of a well-functioning society. In today’s discussion, our panelists will examine how leaders design and implement large-scale reforms to achieve functional institutions, foster economic development, and enhance service delivery. The panelists will also draw key lessons from case…
Rutger Bregman, whose TED Talk, 'Poverty Isn't a Lack of Character; It's a Lack of Cash', was selected as one of the top ten talks of 2017, will speak about the need for society to rethink success not as status or wealth, but as service and impact. Bregman will explore how to choose problems worthy of your talent, measure real…
