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In this latest edition, we get close up in an exclusive interview with sustainability pioneer John Elkington on global development, showcase Singapore's progress on food security , get a glimpse of worldwide trends in sustainable event management , and seek the insight of the UN's KS Jomo to understand where food security, economics, and climate change are reshaping the lives of millions.  Plus, a ground breaking documentary seeks to answer the question: can anyone really own water?

John Elkington has been a one man tour de force. With nearly four decades working in the corporate world on numerous CSR, sustainability, innovation, and social change fronts, he’s had privileged access into the mind of upper management, as well as the pulse of evolution of social movements in recent years. In a Forward Thinking exclusive, we caught up with Mr. Elkington to discuss developments globally, and progress on sustainability issues in Asia Pacific. 

With food prices on the rise, could a rethink in the island-nation's approach to production give a better yield?  We connect with members of industry, government, and the public to learn more about what's happening on the ground.

From Olympics to World Cups, COP15 to Coachella-- events worldwide are re-examining the role they can play in creating thriving economies, vibrant communities, and healthy environments. The notion of “sustainability” is a newer one in this space, but is gaining traction, especially with larger events.

What can be learned and applied regionally? How can businesses and destinations around APAC stay current in a global context?

Ever wanted a big picture snapshot of the world’s state-of-play? We got access to a spirited discussion between KS Jomo, the Asst. Secretary General for Economic Development at UNDESA, and Ambassador Burhan Gafoor, the Chief Negotiator of Singapore for Climate Change. You’re about to get the top level points on what’s afoot, how the issues relate, and where we need to move for the future: businesses, governments, and people.

This award-winning documentary explores one of our most important resources: water. It traces how supplies in many places are dwindling, and in many cases, the driving factor behind the scarcity is greed. Explore the politics, pollution, human rights, and the emergence of a domineering world water cartel in this stellar film.