The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism,

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism, "food apartheid," and the vital role of the Black farming movement in fostering environmental sustainability and worker cooperatives to ensure healthy, local food access for all.

Executive Director Doria Robinson (Urban Tilth) and Andrea Talley (Mandela Grocery Cooperative) shared insights on farming and food access for BIPOC communities. Noted author Natalie Baszile (*Queen Sugar*, *We Are Each Other's Harvest*) moderated. This program was supported by San Francisco Foundation's Bay Area Leads donors. Become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership

As the global population nears eight billion, empowering women through education and family planning is crucial for achieving a healthy population balance and reducing our global carbon footprint.

As the global population nears eight billion, empowering women through education and family planning is crucial for achieving a healthy population balance and reducing our global carbon footprint. This approach is vital for both planetary and human well-being.

Join Ertharin Cousin (former World Food Programme executive director), Musimbi Kanyoro (former Global Fund for Women president), and Corrine Sanchez (Tewa Women United executive director) for a vital conversation on how gender equity drives sustainable growth.

Learn more and support the Commonwealth Club: Upcoming Events, Become a Member, Donate Now, or Watch & Listen. Connect with us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Wildfires are increasing in Northern California during the mid-growing season. This trend can cause grapes to develop an undesirable, smoky flavor.

San Francisco Chronicle wine critic

Wildfires are increasing in Northern California during the mid-growing season. This trend can cause grapes to develop an undesirable, smoky flavor.

San Francisco Chronicle wine critic Esther Mobley notes that these grapes can sometimes emerge tasting like an ashtray.

Elaine Forbes, Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco, recently spoke with Climate One.

She highlighted the critical importance of the city's seawall, emphasizing its role extends

Elaine Forbes, Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco, recently spoke with Climate One.

She highlighted the critical importance of the city's seawall, emphasizing its role extends far beyond the waterfront's recreational and aesthetic appeal.

The world's design challenges can often be addressed by copying nature, a concept known as biomimicry. Explore this idea further with 99% Invisible,

The world's design challenges can often be addressed by copying nature, a concept known as biomimicry. Explore this idea further with 99% Invisible, an independent radio show by Roman Mars focusing on design and architecture. It began as a collaborative project between San Francisco's KALW and the American Institute of Architects.

For additional insights, download a biomimicry infographic here.

Alejandra Warren, a San Francisco-based sustainability consultant and intersectional environmentalist, co-founded Plastic Free Future in 2020. This non-profit organization is dedicated to reducing

Alejandra Warren, a San Francisco-based sustainability consultant and intersectional environmentalist, co-founded Plastic Free Future in 2020. This non-profit organization is dedicated to reducing and eliminating plastic pollution.

Plastic Free Future achieves its mission by promoting reusable alternatives and focusing on education for systematically excluded communities. Support Alejandra's vital work at plastic-free-future.org.

Join Dr. Anita Sanchez, messenger of the Eagle Hoop Prophecy, in a transformative course. She will share the Four Sacred Gifts, insights from 27 Indigenous Elders worldwide, to help you cultivate

Join Dr. Anita Sanchez, messenger of the Eagle Hoop Prophecy, in a transformative course. She will share the Four Sacred Gifts, insights from 27 Indigenous Elders worldwide, to help you cultivate life-giving connections with yourself, others, and the Earth.

To learn more, visit www.bioneerslearning.org.

On July 27, 2012, we sadly announce the passing of Grandfather/Maestro Tlakaelel (Francisco Jimenez Sanchez), a revered Mexica-Tolteca Elder, teacher, guide, and guardian of oral traditions. More

On July 27, 2012, we sadly announce the passing of Grandfather/Maestro Tlakaelel (Francisco Jimenez Sanchez), a revered Mexica-Tolteca Elder, teacher, guide, and guardian of oral traditions. More information is available from the SEED Institute.

Tlakaelel lived into his 90s, dedicating his life to learning, teaching, and honoring ancient traditions. He generously shared his profound knowledge with both Indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

We are profoundly grateful for his life and enduring legacy. He will be honored at the upcoming Wisdom from the Origins Conference, September 13-17, 2012, in Albuquerque, NM.

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez,

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez, Executive Director of Green2.0, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in environmental justice conversations.

Jimenez brings extensive experience, having previously served as Senior Director of Government Affairs for Citizens' Climate Lobby, Associate Director of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy, and worked on Capitol Hill for Reps. Linda Sanchez and Howard Berman.

For more information: CCL's May Action Sheet, CCL's June Conference, May Pre Call Video.