Welcome to the September 2024 edition of 'The Lookout'
Kia ora koutou
Welcome to The Lookout, bringing you a global perspective on issues that matter. Though spring has officially begun, the deep South has finally been greeted by the snow that eluded us all winter – another subtle reminder of our changing climate.
In this edition, In Focus explores 10 Insights on the Future of ESG, a summary of the key take-aways from the 2024 Aspen ESG Summit, which highlights why ESG principles are a commercial imperative for businesses aiming to thrive long-term.
Next, In Depth takes a closer look at the global impact of emerging trade dynamics between the US and China, examining a new report Does Geopolitics Now Determine Global Trade? And as AI continues to advance, Leadership in Action showcases a forward-thinking panel from this year's Aspen Ideas Health festival, where experts discuss How AI is Transforming Healthcare.
Coming up we look forward to moderating a panel discussion on AI: Opportunity, Hype, or Both?, organised by the University of Otago in Queenstown. In November, we’re excited to run another intake of our game-changing Evidence and Values Based Decision Making course (EVBDM) for Members of Parliament. The first cohort in May left with transformative insights—contact us to learn how EVBDM can drive impact in your own organisation.
As always, feel free to tailor the content to your needs and share it with friends and colleagues. We hope you enjoy this edition.
Ngā mihi - Christine and the Aspen Institute NZ team