Celebrating that occasion every week as opposed to once each year, would build global sensitivity to environmental issues and could even lead to protective measures, such as restricted car use on Earthdays. An international conference on the subject would be good way to start. Stretching existing staff presence over seven days would allow firms to respond promptly to global business opportunities and to hire new staff without the need of acquiring additional space and equipment. As companies experienced the benefits of an eight-day regime, their support for an international convention would likely grow. What is needed now is vision and political courage, more than money.
Someone needs to get the ball rolling.
About the Author L. Michael Hager is the President, Resolve-Consult International, LLC and Former Director, International Development Law Institute, Rome, Italy. Click here to read comments on this piece. All contents copyright World Future Society, 2001. All rights reserved.