Primary points that frame the project in view of its elaboration

1. White book : The Collegium International is currently finalizing a White Book project, a systemic approach to the global planetary crisis.

2. The Collegium International intends to launch an editorial project for the distribution of a White Book Series that is produced in paper form with an electronic option (DVD and website). An international editorial committee will be established at the heart of the Collegium whose members will be first-rates figures: internationally renown intellectuals, philosophers, scientists as well as political leaders, Collegium members. A rhythm of publication may be established of four to five books per year on key questions regarding the disorders and the dangers that threaten humanity and the planet.

3. The publicity presentation of books will take place together with large-public events. Since its creation in 2002 the Collegium has established a significant network of contacts in the realms of politics, science, philosophy and economy no less than in news analysis, media, foundations, and private and governmental institutions. Among the established and promising partnerships, of particular note are the United Nations and its agencies.

4. Foreseen audiovisual projects the Collegium will oversee the production of a substantial video on each book by recording the discussions of its respective authors. The video project will contribute to the enrichment of the publications that define the Collegium site; it will be a springboard for the distribution of each book as well as constituting a DVD series. This series could be commercialized independently or, alternatively, be sold together with the books. Moreover, the video recordings could equally be the basis for occasional partnerships with web TV (and its mother-institution, which is often a weekly press enterprise: Examples in France: teleobs.nouvelobs.com and challenge-tv.com). Finally, a production of documentaries is still to be envisioned (in the wake of the documentary “The Fog of war” Oscar 2004). It goes without saying that this could be developed as part of the general dynamic of the publishing Series.