The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond.

The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the assembly served as a crucial platform for climate action.

The panel featured distinguished leaders such as Mary Robinson, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Christiana Figueres. The broader assembly convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

In this episode of The Circular Economy Show, Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres from the Outrage + Optimism podcast reflect on INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They discuss

In this episode of The Circular Economy Show, Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres from the Outrage + Optimism podcast reflect on INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They discuss the role businesses play in addressing plastic packaging pollution and why a legally-binding treaty is essential. Watch the full video to learn more.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity that develops and promotes a circular economy, which eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation on YouTube and find more about our work on our website. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

This special episode of The Circular Economy Show features a conversation between Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC and architect of the Paris

This special episode of The Circular Economy Show features a conversation between Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC and architect of the Paris Agreement. From the climate podcast Outrage + Optimism, they discuss the INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty, the role of businesses in addressing plastic packaging pollution, and the necessity of a legally-binding treaty.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, develops and promotes a circular economy. This model, driven by design, aims to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

Subscribe for more insightful videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1
Learn more about our work: www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
Follow us online: http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation | http://www.facebook.com/ellenmacarthurfoundation | http://www.twitter.com/circulareconomy | https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/

In a special episode of The Circular Economy Show, Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres (from the Outrage + Optimism podcast) discuss the INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They

In a special episode of The Circular Economy Show, Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres (from the Outrage + Optimism podcast) discuss the INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They reflect on the role businesses play in addressing plastic packaging pollution and the necessity of a global, legally-binding treaty.

Figueres, who oversaw the historic Paris Agreement, joins MacArthur to explore this global challenge. Listen to episode 165 here, or visit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation for insights on the UN plastics treaty overview and a circular economy for plastic details. You can also find the Outrage + Optimism podcast here.

Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres met with BBC's Sumi Somaskanda at NYC Climate Week to discuss the Global Plastics Treaty. They highlighted this critical opportunity to address plastic

Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres met with BBC's Sumi Somaskanda at NYC Climate Week to discuss the Global Plastics Treaty. They highlighted this critical opportunity to address plastic pollution through a globally coordinated, legally-binding agreement.

Existing solutions and efforts by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation demonstrate the power of collective action. Final UN Global Plastics Treaty negotiations in Busan, Korea, this November offer a chance to establish ambitious, global rules for the entire plastics life cycle, transforming the system and preventing waste. The Foundation promotes a circular economy to eliminate waste and regenerate nature.

Learn more about their work at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website and YouTube channel, or follow them on social media.

In this episode of Circling Back, Christiana Figueres and Ellen MacArthur explore how circular thinking addresses climate change and drives decarbonization, emphasizing the need for optimism. If

In this episode of Circling Back, Christiana Figueres and Ellen MacArthur explore how circular thinking addresses climate change and drives decarbonization, emphasizing the need for optimism. If you find this conversation insightful, please leave a review to help spread positive change.

For more on recent climate developments, our Climate Lead, Miranda Schnitger, summarizes COP28 outcomes in her latest editorial: COP28: Key takeaways.

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative world. They emphasize that immediate action is crucial to address our climate emergency, presenting this as our final, defining choice.

Figueres, a Costa Rican diplomat with 35 years of experience, served as Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from July 2010. Her extensive background highlights the urgency of this pivotal moment.

Source: The RSA, March 4, 2020.

As President-elect Biden prepares to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, marking its 5-year anniversary, we turn to Christiana Figueres for insights on global climate commitments. As former

As President-elect Biden prepares to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, marking its 5-year anniversary, we turn to Christiana Figueres for insights on global climate commitments. As former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC (2010-2016), Figueres marshaled 196 countries to sign the 2015 accord. She later co-founded Global Optimism to catalyze transformative climate action.

Figueres provides an overview of current climate efforts and future needs. For further details, including her work and related resources, visit her website: christianafigueres.com. Additional conference videos and presentations are available at: cclusa.org/presentations.

“What is the design intent of our lives?” The AskNature Podcast, a project of The Biomimicry Institute, explores this question. In its premiere episode, Janine Benyus and Christiana Figueres

“What is the design intent of our lives?” The AskNature Podcast, a project of The Biomimicry Institute, explores this question. In its premiere episode, Janine Benyus and Christiana Figueres discuss biomimicry, belonging, and living in relationship with the natural world.

Figueres urges mindfulness in our actions, words, and thoughts, believing a more loving approach would transform our world. Benyus adds that our personal connection to nature is cultivable. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, this episode will shift your perspective on nature, design, and daily choices, reminding us to listen with humility. Episode 1 premieres May 27th.