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What is Think Global, Act Local?

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Think global, act local is a common principle that is applied to organizations, business, education and governance. It asks that employees, students and citizens consider the global impact of their actions. The following are examples of how the principle of think global, act local can be applied.

Cities

Cities that consider their impact on the global environment in decisions such as energy, industry, urban planning, transport, green spaces and water infrastructure.

Individuals

Carefully considering purchases and lifestyle choices for its impact on the environment and people. For example, avoiding purchases from a region that is known for its low environmental standards.

Education

School projects to improve the world by taking local actions.

Companies

Techniques such as circular economy that reduce a firm's environmental impact towards zero. Other actions include validating that a firm's supply chain is fair to workers and communities on a global basis. In the context of a business principle, think global act local also implies that team decisions consider the entire organization and beyond.
Overview: Think Global, Act Local
Type
Business Principle
Sustainability
Definition
The principle that you consider the global impact of your actions.
Also Known As
Think globally, act locally
Attributed To
The origin of the phrase is disputed. The basic idea was captured by Sir Patrick Geddes in the 1915 book "Cities in Evolution."
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