In Toacaso, Cotopaxi, Ecuador, the Asopragma association, supported by the Paisajes Andinos project, demonstrates the power of organization and female leadership. Initially facing resistance and

In Toacaso, Cotopaxi, Ecuador, the Asopragma association, supported by the Paisajes Andinos project, demonstrates the power of organization and female leadership. Initially facing resistance and challenges like low milk prices and limited financing, 46 families (35 led by women) embraced sustainable dairy practices. This led to increased milk production, improved incomes, and better product quality.

Beyond production, Asopragma established a successful community savings and credit fund, empowering women with access to finance for productive activities, education, and emergencies. This initiative, alongside a social fund, fosters economic autonomy and community solidarity. Asopragma's story highlights how local organization, female leadership, and community finance build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Andean landscapes.

FAO and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana have launched a new self-paced online course: "Afro-descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Approach to Social and Territorial Realities in the

FAO and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana have launched a new self-paced online course: "Afro-descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Approach to Social and Territorial Realities in the Rural World."

Developed to make visible Afro-descendant realities and strengthen capacities, the course empowers policymakers, government officials, academics, and other key development actors. It deepens technical and territorial knowledge, fostering evidence-based, culturally relevant policy decisions for rural Afro-descendant populations.

Learn more: https://www.fao.org/americas/events/event-detail/curso-afrodescendientes/es. © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

Organized by the SIRGE Coalition, this virtual roundtable will explore Indigenous self-determination. Leaders will discuss its historical journey, current challenges, and its link to collective

Organized by the SIRGE Coalition, this virtual roundtable will explore Indigenous self-determination. Leaders will discuss its historical journey, current challenges, and its link to collective rights, including Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). They will also address practical steps for policymakers, states, and corporations to align with diverse global expressions of self-determination.

Additional topics include advancing self-determined priorities, overcoming challenges for self-determination's inclusion in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and navigating autonomy within this framework.

Panelists are Carlos Mamani, Les Malezer, Dalee Sambo Dorough, and Elsa Stamatopoulou. Galina Angarova will moderate.

Hackney is pioneering zero waste in London. Mayor Philip Glanville champions the Circular Economy through the Zero Waste Hackney campaign, which empowers residents to reduce waste via repair/reuse

Hackney is pioneering zero waste in London. Mayor Philip Glanville champions the Circular Economy through the Zero Waste Hackney campaign, which empowers residents to reduce waste via repair/reuse sessions and the Library of Things. Wider borough collaboration could accelerate a zero-waste London and the transition to a circular economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products, and regenerate nature. For more insightful videos, subscribe to their YouTube channel. Discover more about their work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Dr. Olivia Ahn discusses how current sustainability approaches force consumers to compromise on product performance, cost, or convenience, and corporations to sacrifice margins. She aims to change

Dr. Olivia Ahn discusses how current sustainability approaches force consumers to compromise on product performance, cost, or convenience, and corporations to sacrifice margins. She aims to change this, ensuring sustainable alternatives don't lead to a "false choice."

Olivia co-founded Planera, a femcare startup offering the market's first flushable sanitary pads. She launched Planera during medical school, moving into business full-time in 2019 after completing her medical foundation training.

A strong public speaker, Olivia passionately advocates for sustainability's impact on consumers and businesses, having addressed the World Economic Forum and London's City Hall. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

The United Nations estimates 30 percent of global food production is wasted. This squanders resources and labor, and in landfills, food generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

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The United Nations estimates 30 percent of global food production is wasted. This squanders resources and labor, and in landfills, food generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Lesly Baesens, Food Waste Recovery Program Administrator for the City and County of Denver, offers practical tips to reduce household food waste. Her strategies not only lower your carbon footprint but also save time and money. Lesly ensures food is eaten, redistributed, or composted, rather than ending up in landfills.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This event, powered by Restream, examines how cities measure and overcome challenges in their circular economy transition, drawing from a recent OECD report.

This event, powered by Restream, examines how cities measure and overcome challenges in their circular economy transition, drawing from a recent OECD report. Speakers include Oriana Romano (OECD Head of Unit for Water Governance and Circular Economy) and Janet Ågren (Deputy Mayor of Umea, a case study city).

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Catch up on previous episodes here and learn more about our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Climate change poses a critical challenge: how to reduce emissions while fostering economic growth, particularly in the Global South and Sub-Saharan Africa. In this pivotal talk, Dr. Sputla

Climate change poses a critical challenge: how to reduce emissions while fostering economic growth, particularly in the Global South and Sub-Saharan Africa. In this pivotal talk, Dr. Sputla Ramokgopa presents ideas from the South African government on navigating this complex issue.

Dr. Ramokgopa, head of South Africa's presidential investment infrastructure office, brings extensive experience from his previous roles as MEC for Economic Development and Mayor of Tshwane. His expertise informs this TEDx presentation. Learn more about TEDx events here.

The Los Angeles fashion industry is substantial, comprising over 11,000 businesses and 38,000 employees. Mayor Garcetti's Green New Deal (GND), an update to the city's 2015 Sustainability pLAn,

The Los Angeles fashion industry is substantial, comprising over 11,000 businesses and 38,000 employees. Mayor Garcetti's Green New Deal (GND), an update to the city's 2015 Sustainability pLAn, aims for zero waste and net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The GND specifically mandates engaging the textile and apparel industry to implement zero-waste manufacturing strategies and divert unwanted garments from landfills.

This session will explore current city-level initiatives and how LA-based brands and manufacturers are adopting zero-waste strategies and operating within a circular economy framework.