EdCast Education As a Matter of Survival Posted August 14, 2013 By Matt Weber Director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University, Jeffrey Sachs is an economist, professor, author, and senior UN adviser. Previously at Harvard for over 20 years -- most recently as director of the Center for International Development -- Sachs is known as a leader in sustainable development, as well as an expert in economic development, environmental sustainability, and globalization.In this edition of the EdCast, Sachs shares his thoughts on the importance of strengthening education in an increasingly crowded, globalized world.About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast How We Can Better Support Refugees in Education Associate Professor Sarah Dryden-Peterson talks about the ways we can better support refugee children and teachers in education around the world. EdCast COVID's Impact on Education in Developing Countries With COVID causing huge setbacks in education systems around the world, what is the path forward for developing nations? EdCast Global Innovations in Education During the Pandemic Professor Fernando Reimers looks at how many countries around the world responded to education challenges caused by the pandemic.