Kumi Naidoo is a human rights activist and the International Executive Director of international environmentalist group Greenpeace. Originally from South Africa, he is the first African to head the organization. After battling apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s and 1980s through the Helping Hands Youth Organization, Naidoo led global campaigns to end poverty and protect human rights.
Recently, he has led the Global Call for Climate Action, which brings together environmental, aid, religious and human rights groups, labor unions, scientists and others and has organized mass demonstrations around climate negotiations.
DR GERMAN GARCIA-FRESCO
Dr. German Garcia-Fresco, obtained his PhD. in Molecular Neurobiology at the University of North Carolina. He has received numerous awards including the President's Award for excellence in genetics and biochemistry. His research has led to advances in the field of neurobiology, contributing to mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative diseases. His research has been featured in top scientific journals as well as New York times and several news channels around the world.
Over the last few years he has been focused on the behavioral aspects of brain functioning specifically decision making, emotional control and creative enhancement, and is trying to develop techniques to increase neuronal performance.
German Garcia-Fresco, PhD.
contributors
kumi
naidoo
eNVIRONMENT
neuroscience
JACK
ULDRICH
renowned global futurist, independent scholar, sought-after business speaker, and best-selling author, in addition to speaking on future trends, emerging technologies, innovation, change management and leadership, Jack Uldrich is a leading expert on assisting businesses adapt.
He has served as an advisor to Fortune 1000 companies and is noted for his ability to deliver provocative, new perspectives on competitive advantage, organizational change and transformational leadership.
global
futurism
Perreault Magazine - 15 -