Holds an MSc degree in Sustainability and Management with distinction at the University of Bath, UK, and a first class BSc in Economics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia. Has previously worked at numerous research projects in the fields of green economy, bio-economy, sustainability and Arctic exploration.
Peter White is chief operating officer for the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, having taken up the post after a long corporate career at Procter & Gamble. Here, he talks with Pro Journo about how companies can incorporate sustainability into their businesses—while still making a profit—and how attitudes in the corporate world are changing towards this.
With the wave of media coverage surrounding the COP 21 climate summit in Paris, it might be hard to believe that climate change and other environmental issues suffer from a lack of coverage in the press.
“Green economy” is an idea that was introduced almost 30 years ago but only recently became a keystone in the climate change debate.
Looking at the data is crucial for researchers. However it is not the only problem that we have with data now. Researchers often experience difficulties in communicating their research outcomes to the public. How can data journalism help?
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