Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

From global warming and natural disasters to environmental and economical sustainability, from political conflict, terrorism and international relations to regionally adaptive business practices and global markets, the world continues to constantly evolve and change around us.

Living in an age of instant global connection via the internet, the international community has become at once closer and more divided. Individual ideas, concepts and communications can be shared instantaneously with a few clicks of a button.

How can individual actions make a global impact? What things can we do as individuals to develop and contribute positively to our global community?

Panelists:

• Peter Stoett - Professor, Concordia's Department of Political Science and Director, Loyola Sustainability Research Centre
• Jill Didur - Professor, Concordia's Department of English
• Craig Sauve, BA 04 - City Counsellor, Project Montreal
• Laurie Newell, MA 98 - Global Coordinator, UN Cares at United Nations Population Fund (New York, U.S.A.)
• Anna Polatschek, BA 11 - Senior Consultant, EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

There will be a Q&A at the end of the session, giving viewers a chance to contribute to the discussion and engage on the topic with our Concordia alumni and faculty panelists.