The US Agency for International Development, in partnership with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), and World Vision, launched “All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development.” The partners expect to commit more than $20 million over several years to advance childhood literacy around the world.
Speaking at a CMC event on March 11, 2011, Jonathan Rosenberg discusses responsible leadership using his experiences as a senior vice president at Google.
Accessible version: www.epa.gov As more Americans dwell in cities and suburbs, our society becomes increasingly distanced from the natural world. This absence of everyday connections to nature has many negative effects-especially for children. Pockets of remaining wetland in developed areas often provide the easiest access to nature. Yet these wetlands may be degraded and go unnoticed. Urban and suburban wetlands are valuable resources to be restored, protected and enjoyed. These remnants of the natural world in the human landscape can play a key role in reconnecting people to nearby nature-thereby improving the health of our children and our communities. Learn more about wetlands: www.epa.gov For more about EPA: www.epa.gov We accept comments according to our comment policy: blog.epa.gov Disclaimer: The US Government does not promote or endorse any non-Government or commercial content appearing on this page.
Opening session at the Google Atmosphere conference in London, UK. On stage is Nikesh Arora, President of Global Sales and Business Development at Google, and Adrian Joseph, Managing Director Google Enterprise EMEA.