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In this interview from the 2012 Global Economic Symposium, journalist Naomi Conrad of Deutsche Welle speaks with Paul Berkman, author of the recently-published “Environmental Security in the Arctic Ocean”, about the retreating sea ice and what it could mean for Arctic coastal states as well as for the rest of […]

In this audio interview from the Global Economic Symposium 2012, journalist Naomi Conrad of Deutsche Welle talks with Frances Seymour, former Director General of the Center for International Forestry Research. Ms Seymour talks about some personal experiences with deforestation in Southeast Asia, and what the future might hold for ideas […]

In this interview with Wim Kok, the President of the Club of Madrid, journalist Naomi Conrad of Deutsche Welle asks Mr Kok about the changes in perspective that will be necessary, and the opportunities that exist, to make a better world not only for ourselves but for the generations that […]

The following article deals with the topic “Designing Intelligent Labor Migration Policies” which was discussed at the 2012 Global Economic Symposium in Rio.   In this audio interview, journalist Naomi Conrad from Deutsche Welle interviews Laura Thompson, Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration. Ms Thompson discusses the […]

The following article deals with the topic “Promoting Food Security: The Contribution of Climate Smart Agriculture” which is currently under discussion at the Global Economic Symposium in Rio. In this audio interview, journalist Naomi Conrad from Deutsche Welle interviews David Cleary, Strategy Director of Agriculture with the Nature Conservancy. Mr […]