About the Book
Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Case for Optimism1: We Now Have Paris2: We Can Measure Carbon—and Thereby Hold Polluters Accountable 3: We Can Monitor our Global Commons More Effectively4: Business is on Board 5: Urban Development is Now Sustainable 6: Environmental Democracy is Dawning 7: Green Economies Create Jobs Conclusion: The Consequences of Optimism
About the Author :
Aniruddha (Ani) Dasgupta is president and CEO of World Resources Organization, where he works to advance the institute's global vision to improve the lives of all people and ensure that nature can thrive. Dasgupta is a widely recognized leader in the fields of sustainable cities, urban design, and poverty alleviation. Prior to joining WRI, Dasgupta served as director of knowledge and learning at the World Bank, where he provided leadership in the Bank's knowledge services for development. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and has two sons. James A. Harmon is chair of World Resources Organization and chairman of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund, a private corporation seeded by US government funds to promote the development of the Egyptian private sector. Nominated by President Clinton and confirmed by the US Senate in June 1997, he was the chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for the four years that ended June 2001. Prior to that he was chairman and CEO of the investment bank Schroder Wertheim (19861996). He lives in Weston, Connecticut.
Review :
"Hope is a weapon--and it's one Ani Dasgupta wields well. In fact, Dasgupta . . . sees a full arsenal of tools to address the climate crisis--many of them are already in use. We just need to find ways to deploy these solutions at scale."
--Matt Berical, Yahoo! News
"Tackling the complex issue of climate change, Ani Dasgupta's The New Global Possible offers hopeful solutions."
--Foreword Reviews
"By showing how local action creates systemic change, the book offers readers inspiration and a roadmap toward a more equitable and sustainable future."
--Gloria Walton, President and CEO of The Solutions Project
"Readers daunted by the scale of the climate emergency will find much stimulating food for thought here. . . a wide-ranging, ambitious call to action."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Ani Dasgupta's The New Global Possible arrives as a beacon of stubborn optimism and clear-eyed realism. More than just another call to action, it is a masterful exploration of how change actually happens--a well-researched argument and an eloquent guidebook for the necessary transformation ahead."
-Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, cofounder of Global Optimism
"In a world crowded with climate headlines and half-formed promises, The New Global Possible does something rare: It focuses on the how."
--Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International
"Eye-opening. . . this book provides a needed spark to reignite collective action for a safer future for ourselves and our planet."
--Jennifer Morgan, State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, German Federal Foreign Office
"Gives readers a rare opportunity to hear from one of the world's leading environmentalists. . . captivating and, above all, hopeful. A must-read."
--Jeremy Rifkin, author of Planet Aqua: Rethinking Our Home in the Universe
"The journey is long, but Ani Dasgupta's The New Global Possible shares powerful stories that ignite hope and determination, sowing the seeds for the transformations our planet urgently needs."
--Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships, World Resources Institute
"Through compelling stories and clear analysis, Ani demonstrates that a sustainable and thriving future is within our reach . . . Every CEO should read this book, as should anyone committed to building a better future for both people and planet."
--Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group (IKEA)
"The New Global Possible tells compelling stories of positive results and lays out the critical framework necessary for accelerating solutions. A must-read for all sectors--multilaterals, corporate, civil society, cities--engaged in advancing meaningful climate action that creates equity across the planet."
--Frances Beinecke, President Emerita, National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
"A compelling and hopeful reminder that change is not only within our grasp--it is already happening."
--Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace
"A new model of growth is in our hands. . . Ani Dasgupta's valuable book sets out what we have to do, and in particular, shows both the centrality and the feasibility of international collaboration."
--Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government and Chair of the Global School of Sustainability and the Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economics
"A pragmatic roadmap for corporate leaders to align their strategies with the principles of equity and low-carbon development, unlocking the immense economic potential of a greener global economy."
--Jamshyd Godrej, Chair, Godrej Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
"Ani Dasgupta offers a powerful and necessary vision in The New Global Possible. At a time when the world needs leadership and action, this provides bold solutions and a clear path toward a sustainable future. An essential read for those who refuse to accept the status quo and are ready to transform the world."
--Iván Duque, former President of Colombia
"Dasgupta masterfully highlights the untold stories of progress and shares invaluable lessons that chart a bold and actionable blueprint to follow for the clean energy transition. A must-read for anyone looking for hope and optimism at a critical point in history."
--John F. Kerry, 68th US Secretary of State
"Even climate veterans will discover fresh insights in these pages. Most critically, Dasgupta offers clear-eyed analysis of how businesses, governments, and citizens can realign efforts to achieve the urgent progress required--including both high-level principles and specific, actionable measures. Challenging times lie ahead, but this book can help facilitate the necessary conversations to help get the world on track."
--Justin Worland, senior correspondent, TIME
"In this decisive decade, Ani Dasgupta offers us more than a roadmap--he gives us a compass. This is a rare book: a blend of grounded realism and moral courage, rich with practical insights and vivid stories that show we can build a better future--if we act together, and act now."
--Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever
"It's one thing to talk about needing a solution, but something else to identify the data and experiences needed to make it happen. . . At each step, Ani looks to pair insights with an optimistic view of the future to motivate action. This book adds to these ongoing efforts."
--Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard
"The path to a sustainable future has many twists and turns, driven by the interplay of politics, technology, economics, finance, and citizen voice. This terrific book captures this exciting journey beautifully, shedding light on the setbacks as well as the triumphs, and explaining what causes the difference."
--Sir Andrew Steer, Georgetown University and the London School of Economics
"This timely book reveals through real-world examples, many drawn from WRI experience, that it's possible to reverse the current trajectory toward environmental disaster."
--Robert Repetto, editor of The Global Possible
"With his new book, The New Global Possible, Ani Dasgupta has proven himself to be a hopeful realist, an honest broker, a solid partner, and a visionary leader."
--Gina McCarthy, first White House National Climate Advisor and former US EPA Administrator
