As we enter the run-up to Rio+20, we need a new strategic compass that focuses on the needs and well-being of society and the planet, says Jules Peck

A greener, more equitable and wellbeing-orientated form of globalisation could be on the horizon says Dax Lovegrove

We will always have the urge to consume more than we need, but recognising this as a problem is the first step towards recovery, says Val Curtis

Investors must take action to reduce long-term strategic risk to their portfolios, says Paul Simpson

Despite tough times ahead, there is little sign that mainstream business will go soft on sustainable development in 2012

Businesses that put people and the planet before profit are more likely to make it through the tough times, says Maria Adebowale

The coming year could see a change in focus among consumers, as quality and authenticity take priority over cost

Adam Corner: The success of government's ambitious scheme to cut carbon emissions depends on persuading people to take it

Much progress has been made this year due to global protests and anti-corruption policies but there is more work to do

As part of our 2012 predictions series, Emma Howard Boyd says there must be longer-term thinking in financial institutions if we are to see a truly sustainable economy

Tony Juniper writes the second in our series of predictions on sustainability in 2012

We've asked the Guardian Sustainable Business advisory panel to offer us their predictions on sustainability in 2012, Adrian Henriques kicks off the series