Blog - Global Solution Networks

Ready or Not, Zika is Coming

May 22, 2016

The threats posed by infectious disease outbreaks of Ebola and Zika epidemics are demonstrating the need for collaborative programs and solutions that match the GSN four-part model.

Why No Action on Climate Change?

May 19, 2016

Surprisingly few individuals who are highly concerned about climate change actually take any action to shape public policy.

After the Nepal Earthquake—Did They Get the Help They Needed?

May 17, 2016

Almost 200 Nepalese tell the World Humanitarian Summit what they really thought about the aid the world gave following the Nepal Earthquake.

World Humanitarian Summit, Istanbul

May 12, 2016

The cost of humanitarian finance and the global refugee crisis are key topics for the governments, agencies and private sector representatives in attendance. But some participants are withdrawing and there is concern about the viability of the agenda.

When Fighting Climate Change is Good Business

May 10, 2016

Young entrepreneurs are developing good business strategies to solve climate change. Solutions that are both effective in reducing green house gas emissions and also profitable for their developers. Following the devastation of Super Storm Sandy in 2012 New York was particularly motivated to pursue climate-friendly technology.

GSNs at Work Webinar: Akvo FLOW — Can GSNs Accelerate Innovation through Partnerships?

Apr 28, 2016

WEBINAR RECORDING: Mark Tiele Westra, the AkvoFLOW product manager with GSN research fellow Mike Dover discussed AkvoFLOW and the new Akvo Caddisfly water monitoring product.

Thought Leader Interview: Don Tapscott on GSNs and Blockchain

Apr 20, 2016

One of the world's most influential management thinkers discusses a new model for tackling the world's 'wicked problems'-issues such as poverty, inequality and climate change: Global Solution Networks (GSNs). Collaboration among nation states-while still necessary-is...

When Robots are the Workers, GSNs may keep us Relevant

Apr 18, 2016

It’s common knowledge that many of the jobs currently performed by humans will be taken over in the years to come by technology or robots. Can GSNs provide tools and techniques for maximizing the benefits of technological innovation while minimizing the human costs?

GSNs at Work WEBINAR April 28

Apr 18, 2016

“Akvo FLOW — Can GSNs Accelerate Innovation through partnerships?”

Our guests will discuss:
–How does thin technology deliver great results?
–What are the unexpected benefits of simple mobile apps?
–Does highly specific innovation impact local job markets?
–Can GSNs accelerate innovation?

Global Connectivity or Digital Divide?

Apr 17, 2016

The benefits of Internet connectivity are increasing exponentially, even as the digital divide widens in some areas of the world.

GSNs at Work FREE WEBINAR April 21

Apr 12, 2016

“GSN 2.0—Can We Reach 90% Decarbonization by 2050?”
Our guests discuss the technologies and strategies that will boost collaboration, get people talking, and solve our urgent climate problems.

Deep Collaboration Roadmap for Deep Decarbonization—post #4

Apr 8, 2016

Fourth in a series on deep collaboration strategies for deep decarbonization in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal #13, calling for a roadmap for solutions.

The Internet of Things Gets a Ledger

Apr 6, 2016

How will we handle this mind-boggling volume of data being transmitted, and do it in a secure way? “The Internet of Things needs a Ledger of Things,” says Alex Tapscott, coauthor with his father, Don Tapscott, of the “Blockchain Revolution”, to be published in May. “It needs a way to score what’s talking to what, who owes who money, and reconcile all of that.”