Ecosystems of Change - Partnering to Increase the Impact of Sustainability Efforts

Explore the critical role of diverse collaborations in driving sustainability efforts through this Stanford webinar featuring Professors Pamela Matson and Jim Leape. Gain insights into addressing sustainability as a systems challenge and learn from a real-world case study on the global palm oil sector. Discover why partnerships between NGOs, governments, and the private sector are essential for creating impactful change in complex systems. Examine the five major asset groups and the importance of social capital in achieving sustainable development goals. Delve into the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil initiative, understanding the roles of keystone actors, brands, and traders in addressing deforestation and climate issues. Investigate strategies for accelerating sustainability processes, including the role of social activism and corporate engagement. Get a preview of Stanford's Strategies for Sustainability professional education program and equip yourself with practical knowledge to contribute to intergenerational social wellbeing and tackle complex sustainability challenges.

Introductions
What is sustainability
Intergenerational social wellbeing
Complex systems
Five major asset groups
Creating social capital
Sustainable development goals
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
keystone actors
brands
traders
climate catastrophe
public health catastrophe
deforestation in Indonesia
Paul Polman
Answering your questions
Palm oil example
How to accelerate the process
Role of social activism
How can we engage corporations
How can we create social capital