Council of Global Issues

advise and bring forward solid information towards Science, Education and Peace, see website:
WHO WE ARE
The Council on Global Issues is focussed on the application of systems and complexity sciences to the better management of dilemmas facing humanity. It is a Canadian Internet based, (on-line, virtual) not-for-profit organization with individual and organizational members. Founded in 1999, CGI is financed by membership fees, sponsorships, research grants, and consulting fees.
AIMS
CGI contributes to the conscious evolution of humankind towards a just society in a sustainable ecosystem.
CGI promotes development of democracy and political effectiveness through application of systems principles.
BACKGROUND
CGI emerged from a series of biennial interdisciplinary conferences initiated by the Canadian Division of the International Society for the Systems Sciences. These were held at Ryerson University in Toronto since 1987 with the support of Science for Peace and many other organizations. The 1999 meeting was entitled: Interdisciplinary Conference on the Evolution of World Order – Global and Local Responsibilities for a Just and Sustainable Civilization. Conference website: www.ryerson.ca/~woc
STRATEGY
- CGI co-operates with, and offers to co-ordinate all groups seeking to create and restore justice and sustainability.
- CGI offers education and training in systemic thinking to organizations and individuals.
- CGI engages in harnessing new knowledge and technologies, in achieving its goals.
- CGI disseminates recommendations for action to governments and to leading organizations and individuals.