Richard Edwards, Director of Planeterra, stresses the urgent need to shift mainstream tourism towards a sustainable model.

Richard Edwards, Director of Planeterra, stresses the urgent need to shift mainstream tourism towards a sustainable model. He highlights ecotourism's strong consumer demand and the critical business case: environmental degradation and climate change threaten the pristine destinations vital to the industry.

Edwards was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv, with editing support from Sustainable Today, at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Elizabeth K. Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, shares profound insights into ancestral wisdom and the vital importance of collective action. She emphasizes that a global awakening

Dr. Elizabeth K. Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, shares profound insights into ancestral wisdom and the vital importance of collective action. She emphasizes that a global awakening requires everyone's participation.

Interview by Barry Heidt; Edited by Rob Russo.

At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on

At the Earth Day Conference 2012, sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council, a panel discussion between elders and youth addressed the central topic: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" The evening concluded with song, drumming, and celebration.

This excerpt covers part of the discussion on "hope," featuring insights from Larry Merculieff, Barbara Ford, and Duane Elgin. The event was videotaped by Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored

On April 20th, Barbara Ford joined a panel discussion at the Earth Day 2012 Conference, co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College/Sylvania. The discussion explored the central theme: "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?"

This event was videotaped by Tom Hopkins and Barry Heidt of the Sustainability Action Media (SAM) coalition. The recording was subsequently posted to EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, by Curator Ruth Ann Barrett.

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community

Doug Cohen's work with students and youth explores natural leadership, intergenerational community building, and lifelong learning. In this video, he discusses the "Call of the Time" teaching from the Brahma Kumaris organization and the importance of diverse "perception input."

Cohen was interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico (September 13-17, 2012). He also co-led the conference's Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program with Sabine Amend.

This excerpt, from a longer interview, was edited for Earthsayers.tv by Ruth Ann Barrett.

Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in educational and conference environments, particularly for youth. In a video, they explore leadership, discussing

Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen champion inter-generational community building in educational and conference environments, particularly for youth. In a video, they explore leadership, discussing themes from the "Call of Time" and the alchemy of imagination to the importance of diverse perceptual inputs, lifelong learning, and natural leadership.

This interview was conducted by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the SEED Graduate Institute's "Wisdom from the Origins" conference. Held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from September 13-17, 2012, the event also featured a Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program led by Doug and Sabine.

The national Community Rights movement offers a local strategy for communities to dismantle corporate rule by challenging corporate "rights" and passing enforceable laws. This approach addresses

The national Community Rights movement offers a local strategy for communities to dismantle corporate rule by challenging corporate "rights" and passing enforceable laws. This approach addresses corporate harms as symptoms of corporate personhood, moving beyond conventional activism.

Join Community Rights activists and leaders like Paul Cienfuegos, whose expertise has guided over 200 communities in nine states. For resources, writings, or to arrange workshops, email Paul@CommunityRights.US or visit CommunityRights.US.

This video was filmed in October 2012 by Sustainability Action Media, with assistance from EarthSayers.tv and Sustainable Today.

Szuson Wong presented at the SEED Graduate Institute's 2012 conference, where her workshop explored integrating the divine

Szuson Wong presented at the SEED Graduate Institute's 2012 conference, where her workshop explored integrating the divine feminine and masculine. This integration, she emphasized, is crucial for personal wholeness and humanity's spiritual evolution.

A multi-national writer, speaker, healer, and teacher, Wong is the author of *Guardian of Gaia*. Her diverse background includes a Registered Nurse qualification, an Acupuncture degree from the Beijing International School, and a Doctorate in Energy Medicine. Her book is available on Amazon.

Wong was also interviewed and videotaped by Barry Height of Sustainability Action Media, with the video produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

Steven Toya, a medicine man, performer, and drum master, shares insights into the power of the drum, its Native American teachings, and its role in healing.

He crafts drums available

Steven Toya, a medicine man, performer, and drum master, shares insights into the power of the drum, its Native American teachings, and its role in healing.

He crafts drums available through Washpa Production Company in Zia Pueblo, New Mexico. His family, the Southern Slam Dancers and Singers, performed at the Seed Graduate Institute conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in September 2012.

Toya was filmed and interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM).

Sequoyah Trueblood, a Choctaw Nation member and traveling Medicine man, conducts healing ceremonies worldwide, including in the mountains of British Columbia.

A Vietnam veteran and former

Sequoyah Trueblood, a Choctaw Nation member and traveling Medicine man, conducts healing ceremonies worldwide, including in the mountains of British Columbia.

A Vietnam veteran and former Green Beret, Sequoyah embodies the heart doctrine, sharing ancient teachings of the Mamos and native peoples.

He presented at the SEED Graduate Institute's Wisdom from the Origins 2012 Conference. His work includes an interview by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media, and a video curated by Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers.tv.