On December 3, 2007, the ICCFoundation highlighted efforts in biodiversity conservation. This work focuses on overcoming political

On December 3, 2007, the ICCFoundation highlighted efforts in biodiversity conservation. This work focuses on overcoming political opposition to ensure wilderness freedom.

The Patagonia Land Trust, also known as Conservacion Patagonica, has been instrumental in these efforts. This organization, dedicated to preserving critical lands in southern Chile and Argentina, established two national parks under the stewardship of Kris and Doug Tompkins.

Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), shares his professional journey.

His career began with community organizing and leadership of

Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), shares his professional journey.

His career began with community organizing and leadership of Portland's Green Building program. He continues to work at the intersection of environmental issues, social justice, and the built environment.

For more videos on Portland's sustainability efforts, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.

Rebecca Moore of Google Outreach discussed the Google Earth Outreach Program at the 2009 Bioneers Conference. This "Global Community

Rebecca Moore of Google Outreach discussed the Google Earth Outreach Program at the 2009 Bioneers Conference. This "Global Community Watch" empowers non-profits, communities, and indigenous peoples worldwide by applying Google's mapping tools to foster a sustainable society.

A computer scientist, Moore's personal Google Earth work was instrumental in stopping the logging of redwoods in her Santa Cruz Mountain community. She also initiated and leads Google Earth Engine, a platform for global-scale data-mining of satellite imagery for societal benefit. Moore holds degrees from Brown and Stanford Universities.

This documentary, a collaboration by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Northern Light Productions, explores the benefits of land use planning for urban development. It also examines the

This documentary, a collaboration by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and Northern Light Productions, explores the benefits of land use planning for urban development. It also examines the costs to farmers when city boundaries are established.

Sustainable development involves key issues such as economic growth, gentrification, local food and farming, property rights, and civic participation.

To view more videos on Portland's sustainability progress, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.