Sustainable Vision Journal – Summer 2024 Edition

Dear beloved Readers,

As we embark on the Summer edition of the Sustainable Vision Journal, I’m filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the journey we’re undertaking together. With each issue, we reaffirm our commitment to envisioning a better future and actively working towards its realization through cooperation and collaboration.

At the heart of our mission lies the belief that by fostering partnerships, particularly with educational institutions like universities, we can harness the power of collective intelligence to address the pressing challenges of our time. Universities serve as crucibles of innovation and learning, where ideas are nurtured and transformative solutions take shape. Through our collaborations with these institutions, we strive to leverage their expertise and resources to propel us closer to our shared vision of a sustainable world.

Central to our ethos is a deep reverence for ecological diversity. We recognize that the health of our planet is intricately linked to the diversity of life it sustains, and we are steadfast in our dedication to preserving and protecting this precious tapestry of biodiversity including both flora and fauna. Our commitment extends beyond borders, as we actively engage with communities in the developing world to co-create solutions that address their unique challenges while honoring their cultural and ecological heritage.

Inspired by the example set by our mother Jackie, who demonstrated that even the humble art of crocheting could be a tool for helping others, the Jacquelyn Sanders Foundation carries forward her legacy of compassion and innovation. We embrace her spirit of creativity and resourcefulness as we seek out new ways to make a positive impact on the world around us. We simply seek to do what we are able with what we have been given. As that spark of good which lives in each of us urges action – we seek to answer it with Yes.

As we delve into the pages of this issue, may we be inspired by the visions of innovation, collaboration, and ecological advance that grace its pages. May we find hope in the collective efforts of individuals and organizations striving to make a positive impact, no matter how daunting the task may seem.

I invite you to join us on this journey of exploration, discovery, and action. Together, let us envision a future where sustainability is not merely a goal, but a way of life—a legacy we can be proud to pass on to future generations.

With gratitude and determination,

Ken Coman, Sustainable Vision Journal, JJSF