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Climate, Community, Collaboration, Connection: Why Measuring Environmental Performance Matters

Press Conference: Presenting the latest Environmental Protection Index by Yale University: Kim Samuel
DAVOS/SWITZERLAND, 23JAN16 - Kim Samuel, Director, Samuel Group of Companies, Canada speaks during a press conference at the Annual Meeting 2016 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2016. WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM/swiss-image.ch/Photo Monika Flueckiger
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January 27, 2016

2016 Environmental Performance Index (EPI).

In her latest Huffington Post article, “Climate, Community, Collaboration, Connection: Why Measuring Environmental Performance Matters”, she stresses the importance of data-driven decision-making to move from high-level agreement on global environmental targets to measurable action.‎ Kim argues that effective policymaking must target sustainability with clear linkages to social connectedness.

As she writes, “Sustainable solutions require ensuring that every voice is heard, from local and regional governments to marginalized groups such as Indigenous peoples.”‎

For more articles by Kim Samuel, please visit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/kim-samuel