At COP28 on December 2, 2023, WECAN hosted a press conference featuring Indigenous women leaders from the Amazon. They powerfully advocated for urgent action to protect Indigenous rights,

At COP28 on December 2, 2023, WECAN hosted a press conference featuring Indigenous women leaders from the Amazon. They powerfully advocated for urgent action to protect Indigenous rights, biodiversity, and the global climate.

These women mobilized to safeguard Amazonian forests, water, and communities. Speakers, including Célia Xakriabá and Fany Kuiru Castro, delivered powerful calls for advocacy and immediate protective measures.

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.

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Join us for a conversation with Aoife Kelleher, director of "Mrs. Robinson." This documentary highlights the incredible career of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner

Join us for a conversation with Aoife Kelleher, director of "Mrs. Robinson." This documentary highlights the incredible career of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and cofounder of Project Dandelion. We explore Robinson's journey, breaking glass ceilings, championing human rights, and leading global climate justice initiatives, with Aoife sharing behind-the-scenes stories.  Co-produced by Bob Trench and Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers Cinema on LinkedIn. 

Jens Ulltveit-Moe, founder and Chairman of UMOE, discusses sugarcane ethanol as a vital solution for reducing CO2 emissions from transportation.

A prominent figure in Norwegian business,

Jens Ulltveit-Moe, founder and Chairman of UMOE, discusses sugarcane ethanol as a vital solution for reducing CO2 emissions from transportation.

A prominent figure in Norwegian business, Ulltveit-Moe established Umoe AS in 1984, growing it into one of Norway's largest privately-owned companies. His extensive career includes leadership roles at McKinsey, the SHV group, and Knut Knutsen OAS. He has also served as president of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise, and holds board positions with Cicero and Environmental Defense Fund Ltd. Europe.

This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

"The Influence of Environmental Activism on Gen Z Voting" featured four environmental leaders discussing activism's impact on youth turnout and civic engagement. Part of UC Berkeley's Creating

"The Influence of Environmental Activism on Gen Z Voting" featured four environmental leaders discussing activism's impact on youth turnout and civic engagement. Part of UC Berkeley's Creating Citizens Speaker Series, this event aimed to inspire future voters and citizen leaders.

The series, a partnership with The Commonwealth Club and others, offers students and community members opportunities to engage with leaders in politics, media, and education. The Commonwealth Club, founded in 1903, is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosting over 500 annual events.

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Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and

Join us for a program with Oglala Lakota leader Jim Warne, co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, an award-winning filmmaker, discusses Native American history and building relationships for climate progress.

Warne notes many Americans lack accurate Native American history knowledge, often receiving a narrow perspective despite over 550 tribes and 200 languages. He emphasizes historical inaccuracies contribute to an "ignorance by design," hindering understanding.

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Facing a future of extreme weather and economic strain due to climate change, how can we instead envision thriving, equitable, and carbon-free societies? We need solutions to replace

Facing a future of extreme weather and economic strain due to climate change, how can we instead envision thriving, equitable, and carbon-free societies? We need solutions to replace doom-and-gloom projections with a radically re-envisioned tomorrow.

Join climate journalist Eric Holthaus and Project Drawdown VP Katharine Wilkinson for a conversation on reimagining our role in creating these vital climate solutions.

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Climate change, driven by excess CO2 from industrial processes and combustion, presents our greatest existential challenge. While CO2 pollutes our air and creates unpredictable weather, the

Climate change, driven by excess CO2 from industrial processes and combustion, presents our greatest existential challenge. While CO2 pollutes our air and creates unpredictable weather, the chemical industry also needs carbon. Dr. Christoph Gürtler and his team at Covestro and the CAT Catalytic Center have devised a new method to convert this waste CO2 into valuable resources.

Dr. Gürtler, a co-founder of the CAT Catalytic Center and an expert in sustainable industrial chemistry, has dedicated a decade to utilizing carbon dioxide as a resource for new technologies. His innovative work earned him a nomination for the "DEUTSCHER ZUKUNFTSPREIS." This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Moon Mother Hemp Company and Earth Guardians are hosting a virtual series to highlight hemp as a dynamic solution to the climate crisis. Panels, chosen by the Earth Guardians' Youth Council,

Moon Mother Hemp Company and Earth Guardians are hosting a virtual series to highlight hemp as a dynamic solution to the climate crisis. Panels, chosen by the Earth Guardians' Youth Council, feature industry specialists.

The July webinar, "Building Tomorrow: Hemp as a Construction Resource," explores hemp's role as an eco-ally for future cities. From Hemp-crete to other building materials, hemp sequesters carbon and creates healthier structures for residential, commercial, and urban planning. This readily available, regenerative resource offers a vision for sustainable construction today.

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L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the

L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the business case for sustainability and the vital role of entrepreneurs. This presentation was part of a TEDx San Joaquin event.

NCS educates senior decision-makers across business, government, and civil society. Its mission is to restore and enhance natural and human capital, thereby increasing prosperity and quality of life. Lovins is also the author of *The Way Out*.