Review Plan B: 2013 Summer Series Presentation

The Global Classroom series explored the critical trends, challenges and solutions to some of our world’s most pressing problems. 

You can view the presentations of each topics done this summer seminar series presented by the World Resources SimCenter.

Based on the acclaimed book by Lester Brown of the Earth Policy Institute, you will get immersed in the trends, projections and solutions of our most challenging issues.

Our interns have presented their findings in our large format 12 screen surround facility.  You will literally "see" each issue to better understand the interconnected relationships from one week to the next.  

Date Click here to view Presentations
June 20 Selling our Future
June 27 Population Pressure: Land & Water
July 11 Climate Change & the Energy Transition
July 18 Stabilizing Climate:An Energy Efficiency Revolution
July 25 Stabilizing Climate:Shifting to Renewable Energy
August 1 Designing Cities for People
August 8 Eradicating Poverty & Stabilizing Population
August 15 Restoring the Earth
August 22 Feeding Eight billion People Well
August 29 Can We Mobilize Fast Enough
September 5 Summary & Priorities

Plan B Concentrated on the Four Components for a sustainable planet and a brighter future for all:

  • A massive cut in global carbon emissions
  • The stabilization of world's population
  • The abatement of poverty
  • The restoration of planet's diverse natural landscape