Rimp Dorjee Lepcha is a Senior Engineer for the Sikkim State Government and Project Director for the Asian Development Bank's South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. He also serves

Rimp Dorjee Lepcha is a Senior Engineer for the Sikkim State Government and Project Director for the Asian Development Bank's South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. He also serves as President of Rotary Club, Gangtok South, and India’s Goodwill Ambassador to Brazil.

As a Hazard Safety Cell member, he led post-earthquake rehabilitation efforts. His valuable contributions earned him invitations from Taiwan as a ‘Future Leader of South Asia’ and from the US Government for an International Visitors Leadership Program on disaster management.

Passionate about mountain well-being, Lepcha advocates for sustainability and disaster aversion, highlighting the Himalayas as the 'third pole' and the importance of educating children on resource respect. Learn more at his TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/tedx

Allan Savory, President and Co-founder of the Savory Institute in Boulder, Colorado,

Allan Savory, President and Co-founder of the Savory Institute in Boulder, Colorado, addresses desertification.

He explains that desertification, the turning of land into desert, affects two-thirds of the world's grasslands. This accelerates climate change and destabilizes traditional grazing societies.

Savory has dedicated his life to combating this. His work suggests a surprising method can protect grasslands and restore degraded land.

This conference features Bishop Robert W. McElroy, a leading advocate for the Catholic Church's climate action, and Jose Aguto, Associate Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, who will

This conference features Bishop Robert W. McElroy, a leading advocate for the Catholic Church's climate action, and Jose Aguto, Associate Director of the Catholic Climate Covenant, who will discuss the laity's vital role in advocacy.

Explore action opportunities and next steps. Engage with the Monthly Calling Campaign and visit the CCL Catholic Climate Conference Event Page for more details.

The event concludes with actionable steps for caring for Creation and closing remarks from CCL President Madeleine Para, Allan Phillips, Jon Clark, and Jessie Snyder.

Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs, Dr. Danny Richter, for a training on Congressional dynamics and effective lobby meeting strategies. This session is highly recommended for those attending the

Join CCL's VP of Government Affairs, Dr. Danny Richter, for a training on Congressional dynamics and effective lobby meeting strategies. This session is highly recommended for those attending the November 2021 Lobby Meeting and Lobby Training #2.

The training covers current political dynamics, primary asks for both Democrats and Republicans, and how to maximize meeting effectiveness. Access additional resources, including the Q&A discussion, primary asks, presentation slides, and the CCL Community page, via the links below:

Q&A Discussion: https://vimeo.com/640472273 (separate video)
Primary Asks: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/237
Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/nov-asks-slides
CCL Community Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/459

Learn from Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and cofounder of Project Dandelion. Her inspiring work, from breaking glass ceilings to championing

Learn from Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and cofounder of Project Dandelion. Her inspiring work, from breaking glass ceilings to championing climate justice, embodies a vision of tolerance and empathy for a new Ireland and a better world.

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.

Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator,

Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator, discusses Native American history and fostering relationships for effective climate progress.

Warne highlights a critical gap in American education regarding diverse Native American histories, noting that many outside the U.S. are better informed. He stresses the importance of accurate historical teaching to overcome ignorance and intolerance.

For more information and to connect with the Commonwealth Club, visit their events page, YouTube channel, or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Consider membership or donating.

Jeff Mendelsohn, President of New Leaf Paper, discusses how early American corporations were intended to serve the

Jeff Mendelsohn, President of New Leaf Paper, discusses how early American corporations were intended to serve the public good, advocating for businesses to be a force for positive change.

A visionary in green business, Mendelsohn founded New York Recycled Paper in 1991 and New Leaf Paper in 1998. His career focuses on building successful green enterprises and driving sustainability within the paper industry.

Learn more at Sustainable Life Media.

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35 years of service, has dedicated his post-retirement years to social justice and climate action. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Justice from Harvard and a Certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale University. He is currently a climate activist and speaker trained by the Climate Reality Project.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive

Join Mark Reynolds for welcome remarks. Jerry Taylor, President of the Niskanen Center, will discuss the Republican party's climate action and carbon pricing advocacy. Jasmine Sanders, Executive Director of Our Climate, and Clara Fang will highlight youth involvement in climate advocacy and carbon pricing education. Dr. Danny Richter will deliver a legislative update.

Ms. Sanders, a climate scientist and advocate, leads Our Climate's youth grassroots movement, focusing on climate justice. Find her full bio here. Mr. Taylor, president of the Niskanen Center, previously spent 23 years at the Cato Institute. Access his full bio here. Dr. Richter, a CCL staffer, develops legislative strategy. Ms. Fang serves as CCL's Student Engagement Director.