Where’s the sense of urgency?

After four weeks of meeting and talking,
and a year after the “progressive” meeting at Cancun, Mexico, we wonder whether
the Durban Climate Change conference has achieved anything more than confirming
that a decision will be made in the future, to decide on a future course of
action! A harsh questionable conclusion, but probably fair. No business facing
a monumental issue of the scale and scope of climate change, could keep putting
off the inevitable. Where’s the sense of urgency? What’s needed is a much more
business like basis for getting things done. Don’t call in the troops, but call
in some business advisors to help get things done. How about the bosses of Virgin,
GE, Walmart, Unilever and Marks & Spencers. They have all taken positive
action to address climate change, a low carbon future, clean energy and
sustainability. A business advisory panel for the future of the planet. But don’t
wait another year to get something done. There is plenty more to read this
issue and hear wise words from people and organisations. It is left for me to
wish all readers Season’s Greetings for Christmas and the New Year, wherever you
maybe be. Expect the next issue the first week of 2012. Take time to recharge
your batteries (clean energy, of course) ready for a stimulating, energetic and
sustainable year ahead. Cheers! – Ken Hickson