Climate Change!
What it means for the World of Project Management!

By David L. Pells

Over the past ten years or so, “Global Warming” has been one of the world’s highest visible and most controversial topics.  As the evidence that the climate is indeed warming has mounted during the last few years, the subject has expanded into “Climate Change”.  Now there is mounting evidence and alarm related to melting glaciers in Antarctica, the Arctic north and Greenland – the Northwest Passage above Canada is actually becoming a possible shipping lane.  Nations, global organizations and non-governmental organizations worldwide are launching research projects, projecting drastic changes for life on earth, and calling for action.

In recent months, I have been monitoring announcements and news from the United Nations, World Bank and other organizations related to climate change.  Those announcements are increasing, as massive amounts of money are being directed towards environmental projects, alternative energy supplies, energy-saving technologies, and other “green” programs and initiatives.  Just in the last 45 days, we have published the following new articles on www.pmforum.org.

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