Barbara Ward: Her impact on sustainable development
Channel: IIED
Date: 2021-12-06

Barbara Ward was a distinguished economist, renowned speaker, journalist and policy advisor who was among the earliest advocates of sustainable development. 

Also the founder of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), she influenced audiences around the world. Now IIED organises lectures by the current generation of outstanding women in development in honour of Ward's pioneering work and the inspiration she gave to many. Time Magazine called her one of the 20th century's most influential visionaries.

This compilation of clips of Ward speaking and quotes about her impact was shown at the 2021 Barbara Ward Lecture on 6 December 2021, when UNCTAD secretary-general Rebeca Grynspan was the speaker.

Included is footage from the 1972 film Survival of Spaceship Earth'. There is also footage of US President John F Kennedy addressing the centennial of Boston College and announcing an honorary degree for "our friend in freedom". The footage appears by kind permission of Boston College.

The music used, fittingly, is called 'Lasting Hope'.

More information: https://www.iied.org/barbara-ward-lecture-2021-rebeca-grynspan