During the five-day Forum, participants will discuss climate change, demographic changes, indigenous knowledge, the transition to a green economy and water security.

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He also takes with him decades of institutional knowledge at a time of transition for the department, which could get different top leadership after the city elects a new mayor this year.

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Because top leadership positions in family businesses are often filled with family members, when a leadership transition takes place, the organization still has access to important knowledge and social resources.

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In a career path committed to service, my experience in AmeriCorps was a crucial step during a transition from youth to professional that gave me the confidence, knowledge and skills to solve critical social and environmental problems.

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