How opportunities can shape you: Brooke Jones

While Australians normally go to the beach and relax during their big summer break from university, Brooke decided to go on an AIESEC internship in Beijing China working in sustainability.  Coming into her internship with little previous interest in climate change, she is now as committed as ever.

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Aaron Fu, an alumnus and emerging leader in CSR

Based on an interview with Aaron Fu, an AIESEC alumnus, we explore his pathway into the CSR field of work.  From an AIESEC conference to internships, all the way to his invitation to guest tweet at the Responsible Leadership Summit in London.

Understanding the context for climate change solutions of the world’s most vulnerable

by Darren Willman

SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2009 – The International Commission on Climage Change and Development’s report on managing the climate change issue says “context matters”.  In those countries most vulnerable to climate change, Africa, I surveyed members of AIESEC as representatives of youth opinion for the unique solutions in their countries.

Climate change requires the world to be more culturally sensitive

by Darren Willman

SUNDAY 14 JUNE 2009 – Mass migration as a result of climate change will be an issue of growing importance in the next 40 years.  But as Western Europe and European Union remain conservative and reserved, they reveal a need for cultural empathy and understanding across continents.

Leaders in the climate change arena

by Darren Willman

MONDAY 25 MAY 2009 – With the latest computer modelling returning daunting results, we certainly need help on reducing our emissions, being more energy efficient and having a more environmentally conscious and sustainable perspective.  We need leadership.  But where will it come from?