Technology and Shifting Power in a Hyper-Connected World
In a hyper-connected world, engagement with technology, new media and social networking creates opportunities and potential setbacks. What are the implications for change in democracies, authoritarian societies and developing countries as the international blogosphere, censorship, and citizen engagement takes on new meaning and shape? Join celebrated thought leaders for a visionary and practical discussion on how to leverage this powerful medium in advancing the scope and reach of your work.
The Skoll World Forum 2009 - Opening Plenary
The Skoll World Forum 2009 - The Opening Plenary - held at the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Musical Performance – Taiko Meantime, An enthralling show combining traditional Japanese rhythms and techniques with eclectic, original compositions Opening Remarks – Stephan Chambers, Chairman, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Welcome – Jeff Skoll, Founder and Chairman, Skoll Foundation and Participant Media The Power Paradox – Roger L. Martin, Dean, Rotman School of Management, Universi
Tomorrow’s news: Models for an everyone-is-media world
We are witnessing the destruction of the old media order—and the noisy, thrilling invention of something new. Tectonic shifts in technology and human behavior have changed forever the way we create, deliver, and consume information. The result: a host of emerging models from around the globe that thrive on connection and community, promising previously unimagined opportunities to engage people as active, change-making citizens. This session will examine levers of power in a world where everyon
Adapting African food systems to a 4 degree world
Second presentation of session 2 (Agriculture, Food and Water Security) of the 4degrees International Climate Conference.
Tropical forests in a 4º+ world
Keynote address from the fourth session (Ecosystems and ecosystem service) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Sea-level rise and impacts in a 4 degree plus world
Keynote address for the fifth session (Vulnerable people and places 1) of the 4 degrees international climate conference
Sea-level rise in a 4 degree world
Second presentation of the fifth session (Vulnerable people and places 1) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Wildfire in a 4 degrees plus world
First presentation of session six (Vulnerable people and places 2) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Estimating human population health impacts in a 4 degree world
Second presentation of session 6 (Vulnerable people and places 2) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Climate-induced population displacements in a 4 degree plus world
Third presentation of session 6 (Vulnerable people and places 2) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Social Vulnerability and adaptation possibilities for Vietnam in a 4 degrees plus world
Fourth presentation of session 6 (Vulnerable people and places 2) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
One two three more: challenges to describing a warmer world
First presentation of session 8 (Adaptation) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Nature Conservation in a 4 degrees plus world - a luxury or a necessity?
Third presentation of session 8 (Adaptation) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Avoiding a 4+ degree world: A challenge for democracy
Second presentation of session 10 (Avoiding large climate change 2) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Adapting African food systems to a 4 degree world
Second presentation of session 2 (Agriculture, Food and Water Security) of the 4degrees International Climate Conference.
Tropical forests in a 4º+ world
Keynote address from the fourth session (Ecosystems and ecosystem service) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Sea-level rise and impacts in a 4 degree plus world
Keynote address for the fifth session (Vulnerable people and places 1) of the 4 degrees international climate conference
Sea-level rise in a 4 degree world
Second presentation of the fifth session (Vulnerable people and places 1) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Wildfire in a 4 degrees plus world
First presentation of session six (Vulnerable people and places 2) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
Estimating human population health impacts in a 4 degree world
Second presentation of session 6 (Vulnerable people and places 2) of the 4 Degrees international climate conference
