May 17, 2012
Africa is at a crossroads. The continent is currently home to a billion people, most of whom are directly dependent on local ecosystems for their survival. Yet as global demand for food, water and energy continue to surge, much of the pressure to provide these resources rests on Africa, which holds more than half of the planet’s available arable land.
On top of existing challenges, Africa is poised to triple its population by the end of this century. Yet the continent’s rich natural...
May 8, 2012
A tree frog in Costa Rica. (© Piotr Naskrecki/ iLCP)
Climbing 30 meters (100 feet) up a canopy tower to look...
May 2, 2012
During the 20th century, oil played a significant role in war and conflict. Now analysts are questioning whether many future wars will revolve around another precious natural resource: fresh water. According to a panel of experts recently hosted by the Aspen Institute’s Global Health and Development program, the answer...
April 27, 2012
April 19, 2012
Children in Tanzania. (© Benjamin Drummond)
For those of us who have made...
April 16, 2012
California has long had the reputation for being one of the U.S.’s most beautiful and environmentally-conscious states. This week, as leaders in business, government and the environmental movement gather in southern California to discuss sustainability at Fortune Brainstorm Green, we’re bringing you a series of blogs spotlighting the natural beauty of the California coast — seen through the eyes of photographer and...
April 12, 2012
When it comes to traveling for work with CI, many of my colleagues hike into jungles in South America, drive dusty jeeps among zebras and wildebeest on the African savannah or traverse the crystal clear waters in the South Pacific. As for me, this week CI sent me to the stars.
April 4, 2012
Protecting unspoiled landscapes — like Kaieteur Falls in Guyana — requires innovative financing solutions. (© CI/...
April 3, 2012
Children washing clothes in the ocean near Cartagena, Colombia. (© CI/photo by Haroldo Castro)
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March 28, 2012
You may not have heard of the tonka bean, but you’ve probably smelled it. This “bean” — actually the seed from the Dipteryx odorata tree — contains signature notes of caramel, almond and vanilla, making the tonka bean a popular ingredient used in luxury fragrances such as Roberto Cavalli Eau de Parfum, Karleidoscope by Karl Lagerfield and Shine by Heidi Klum.
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