In a special ITU Technologized podcast, host Gretchen Bueermann and Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the WTPF Informal Expert Group, discuss critical themes for WTPF 2026. The episode explores

In a special ITU Technologized podcast, host Gretchen Bueermann and Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the WTPF Informal Expert Group, discuss critical themes for WTPF 2026. The episode explores bridging digital divides, space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure. It highlights global collaboration for an inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future, covering AI access, environmental tech, and cyber resilience.

WTPF 2026 is pivotal for global digital policy, preparing to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Listen to the episode here. Read the new draft report here and contribute to the open consultation here.

On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on

On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on campaigns defending Indigenous territories from extraction, discussed the impacts of colonization, fossil fuels, mining, and climate disruption. They also showcased community projects for Just Transition and climate resilience, offering strategies grounded in rights, traditional knowledge, and sovereignty.

Our gratitude goes to the extraordinary Indigenous women leaders and advocates from Cameroon, Ecuador, Peru, and Turtle Island/USA. Their powerful voices highlighted critical issues and solutions.

For more details on WECAN’s advocacy and highlights from the UNPFII session, please visit our blog: tinyurl.com/WECAN-UNPFII2026-blog

Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud emphasizes spiritual well-being, rooted in Earth connection, as the foundation for good relationships. This wisdom underpinned the January 11, 2021 webinar,

Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud emphasizes spiritual well-being, rooted in Earth connection, as the foundation for good relationships. This wisdom underpinned the January 11, 2021 webinar, "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland." Nearly 500 Canadian health leaders convened virtually to hear Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, led by the National Turtle Lodge Council, address racism in healthcare.

Access presentation recordings here and the transcript here. The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness fosters reconnection to Earth and ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org or follow us on social media: @turtlelodge (FB/Twitter), @theturtlelodge (Instagram).

On January 11, 2021, the webinar "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" convened nearly 500 Canadian health leaders. They virtually met with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, led

On January 11, 2021, the webinar "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" convened nearly 500 Canadian health leaders. They virtually met with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, led by the National Turtle Lodge Council, to discuss addressing racism in healthcare and implementing accountability measures.

View a playlist of all recordings here, and download a transcript here.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness shares ancestral knowledge and promotes reconnection to Earth. Learn more and connect on social media by visiting www.turtlelodge.org.

AI is profoundly reshaping the radio ecosystem, from content creation and translation to spectrum management and crisis communications. In a recent ITU Tech Monthly episode, Thiago Aguiar Soares,

AI is profoundly reshaping the radio ecosystem, from content creation and translation to spectrum management and crisis communications. In a recent ITU Tech Monthly episode, Thiago Aguiar Soares, Senior Radiocommunication Engineer, explores AI's role across radio production and broadcasting workflows.

The discussion covers AI's support for scripting, editing, real-time translation, spectrum monitoring, and early warning systems. It also highlights content authentication (C2PA) and ITU Study Group 6's AI-related broadcast standards. Thiago emphasizes AI is a tool, not a voice; the human touch remains vital for trust and audience connection.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about ITU's digital technology initiatives.

On January 11, 2021, the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar convened nearly 500 health leaders and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers from the National Turtle Lodge

On January 11, 2021, the "Setting the Foundation for Good Relations in Our Homeland" webinar convened nearly 500 health leaders and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers from the National Turtle Lodge Council. This event offered recommendations for healthcare providers to partner with local First Nations in addressing systemic racism in service delivery.

Access a playlist of all presentation recordings here. A transcript of the recording is also available for download here.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws, promotes reconnecting to Earth and sharing ancestral knowledge. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org and follow them on social media.

This episode from @The-Well, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features network scientist Albert-László Barabási. He challenges the idea of random connections in complex systems,

This episode from @The-Well, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features network scientist Albert-László Barabási. He challenges the idea of random connections in complex systems, revealing a more accurate organization. His research, starting with the internet, uncovered "scale-free networks" where connections follow a power-load distribution, not random patterns.

Barabási's groundbreaking work shows that new connections form with already well-connected elements. These scale-free networks are found in diverse systems, from cellular interactions to social networks, offering crucial insights into the world's inherent complexity. Watch his interview, subscribe to The Well on YouTube, or read the transcript.

ABOUT UPCOMING SCREENING of film, Mrs Robinson
We are reaching out to invite you to a screening of the documentary Mrs. Robinson on Friday, November 14th, at 7PM EST/4PM PST. You can register

ABOUT UPCOMING SCREENING of film, Mrs Robinson
We are reaching out to invite you to a screening of the documentary Mrs. Robinson on Friday, November 14th, at 7PM EST/4PM PST. You can register here to participate on our streaming site, Kinema at earthsayerscinema.com. You will receive a confirmation email from Kinema. Learn from the woman who broke glass ceilings and took on the challenge of leaving no one behind.

“MRS ROBINSON” chronicles Mary Robinson's half-century fight for justice and equality, told in her own words. It illuminates her battles on the streets, in courts, at the ballot box, and in corridors of power.

A reforming constitutional lawyer and senator, Mary made history as Ireland's President in 1990. She then served as UN High Commissioner, fearlessly challenging human rights abuses worldwide. Today, she chairs The Elders, an independent group founded by Nelson Mandela, dedicated to peace and human rights.

Directed by Aoife Kelleher and produced by Loosehorse, “MRS ROBINSON” was funded by Fís Éireann /Screen Ireland and the Utah Film Center. Pat Mitchell is among the executive producers.

A new episode drops September 25th: CCR Ep. 52: Doug Parsons on Adaptation, Resilience,

A new episode drops September 25th: CCR Ep. 52: Doug Parsons on Adaptation, Resilience, and Bouncing Forward. Climate change efforts typically focus on two areas: mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas pollution) or adaptation (preparing communities and infrastructure for impacts).

Doug Parsons, host of the America Adapts Podcast, shares insights from interviewing adaptation experts. He discusses the difference between adaptation and resilience, highlighting efforts against sea level rise, wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat. Listen to Citizens’ Climate Radio on iTunes, Spotify, and other platforms. Connect with us on the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group or @CitizensCRadio on Twitter.

In *Fascism: A Warning*, former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright draws on her experiences and diplomatic career to provide a personal examination of Fascism's 20th-century legacy and its

In *Fascism: A Warning*, former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright draws on her experiences and diplomatic career to provide a personal examination of Fascism's 20th-century legacy and its impact today. She defines a Fascist as one who claims to speak for a nation, disregards others' rights, and uses violence to achieve goals.

Albright argues that Fascism presents a more virulent threat now than since World War II, with global democratic momentum reversing. Economic, technological, and cultural factors empower political extremes, and contemporary leaders like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un employ tactics reminiscent of 1920s and 30s Fascists. This timely book offers crucial lessons to prevent repeating past errors.

Get the book here: https://goo.gl/cU8Loh