Ali Partovi is recognized as one of "Silicon Valley's top angel investors," having been involved early with both Facebook and Dropbox.

He is a passionate advocate for sustainable food

Ali Partovi is recognized as one of "Silicon Valley's top angel investors," having been involved early with both Facebook and Dropbox.

He is a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems, serving on the board of FoodCorps, a non-profit dedicated to improving school food sourcing and education. Partovi also invests in ventures like BrightFarms, Farmigo, and the Farmland LP real estate fund to scale resource-efficient farming techniques.

A global webinar gathered experts to share the latest research on developing banana cultivars resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4). Building on prior discussions,

A global webinar gathered experts to share the latest research on developing banana cultivars resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (TR4). Building on prior discussions, the event consolidated knowledge and highlighted recent progress in breeding, field trials, and advanced genetic tools. Organizers included Victor Prada, Matheus Lima, and Adriele Benedetto.

The webinar updated ongoing research, identified challenges for durable resistance, and emphasized genetic diversity's role in resilient production. It also underscored biotechnology's potential and the importance of multi-location trials. The event fostered knowledge exchange and strengthened global collaboration for effective TR4-tolerant cultivar deployment worldwide.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This virtual forum united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries, offering 25 panels with diverse strategies for a healthy, just world. Interpretation was provided in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Learn more: wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly

Among the key sessions was "On Fire! Youth Leading the Way," held on June 26th. Moderated by Niria Alicia Garcia, the panel featured prominent youth climate and human rights activists: Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Maria Reyes, Samaï Malaïca Gualinga, and Xiye Bastida. Resources from this and other panels are available here: Assembly Resources

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is essential to prevent catastrophic climate failure.

Tamara Lorincz highlighted over two trillion dollars annually spent on military operations and resource extraction. Dr. Amara Eniya explained how climate crisis-driven droughts and floods compound national debt, crippling nations struggling to meet basic needs. John D. Liu, representing Commonland, showcased global efforts to restore land and hydrological cycles.

Edited by Mike Coe; Produced by Dale Walkonen; Music by David Fesliyan. For more information, visit the Commonland Foundation and the FacingFuture Library.

Climate finance is vital for combating climate change, requiring genuine sustainability, not false solutions. At COP28, Raya Salter, Tom Goldtooth, and Dan Galpern analyzed financial flows, their

Climate finance is vital for combating climate change, requiring genuine sustainability, not false solutions. At COP28, Raya Salter, Tom Goldtooth, and Dan Galpern analyzed financial flows, their impact, and legal actions for misuse. They emphasized immediate action over fossil fuel "band-aids."

Tom Goldtooth (https://www.ienearth.org/), Dan Galpern (https://cprclimate.org/), and Raya Salter (https://www.rayasalter.com/).

Hosted by Carlos Garcia, edited by Mike Coe, thumbnail by Eric Dehais, produced by Dale Walkonen. Music: David Fesliyan. For more on our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

Indigenous Peoples face a new wave of extractivism for transition minerals like copper, nickel, cobalt, and lithium, crucial for battery development. These mining projects risk replicating the

Indigenous Peoples face a new wave of extractivism for transition minerals like copper, nickel, cobalt, and lithium, crucial for battery development. These mining projects risk replicating the harms of the fossil fuel economy by threatening Indigenous rights, especially those of Indigenous women, and destroying biodiverse ecosystems. This panel will prioritize Indigenous women’s rights.

Speakers include Galina Angarova (Cultural Survival), Lesley Muñoz (Plurinational Observatory of Andean Salt Flats - OPSAL), Jannie Staffansson (Cultural Survival), Guadalupe García Prado (Observatory of Extractive Industries), and Kate R. Finn (First Peoples Worldwide).

Clara Rowe, CEO of Restor, discusses ecological restoration's vital role in protecting Earth's biodiversity and achieving climate goals, with potential to reduce 30% of global carbon emissions.

Clara Rowe, CEO of Restor, discusses ecological restoration's vital role in protecting Earth's biodiversity and achieving climate goals, with potential to reduce 30% of global carbon emissions. Drawing on a decade of experience in natural resource management and a passion for sustainable development, she advocates for open data platforms to accelerate this global movement.

Supported by a $1.2M Google.org grant and powered by Google Earth Engine, Restor is a science-based open data platform accelerating global restoration. It connects projects worldwide to scientific data, supply chains, and funding, increasing their impact and sustainability. The platform enables users to analyze restoration potential, exchange information, and make projects visible, empowering individuals to become practitioners. Restor is an Earthshot Prize 2021 Finalist and a UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration partner.

The circular economy is a transformative approach, moving beyond incremental changes like better recycling. It offers interconnected solutions to global challenges, driving rapid innovation. This

The circular economy is a transformative approach, moving beyond incremental changes like better recycling. It offers interconnected solutions to global challenges, driving rapid innovation. This episode highlights specific innovations and their systemic impact.

Featured speakers include Josephine Philips (Sojo), Keith Coleman (SuSeWi), Pierluigi Berna (Wrote Farm), and Carolina Garcia (Anheuser-Busch InBev). This content is brought to you by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular economy.

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Award-winning poets and activists Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman of Climbing PoeTree explore the mutuality binding our existence through oppression and liberation. Their art, presented at the

Award-winning poets and activists Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman of Climbing PoeTree explore the mutuality binding our existence through oppression and liberation. Their art, presented at the 2016 National Bioneers Conference, catalyzes action and offers solutions for pressing social and ecological issues, emphasizing our shared belonging. Watch their full talk here: http://bit.ly/2lTHbh5

Since 1990, Bioneers has served as a vital hub for innovators addressing global environmental and social challenges. Support Bioneers today: www.bioneers.org/donate. Subscribe to their Radio Series, join their mailing list: http://www.bioneers.org/subscribe, and connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bioneers.org and Twitter: https://twitter.com/bioneers.

On September 12, 2024, WECAN launched its "Gendered and Racial Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America" report. This fourth edition details how fossil fuel extraction

On September 12, 2024, WECAN launched its "Gendered and Racial Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America" report. This fourth edition details how fossil fuel extraction disproportionately harms women, particularly in Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities, leading to increased health risks, violence, and human rights violations. It also identifies complicit financial institutions and recommends steps for accountability and a just transition.

The virtual launch featured frontline women leaders, health experts, and advocates. Speakers like Roishetta Sibley Ozane, Rene Ann Goodrich, Sharon Lavigne, and Casey Camp Horinek demanded that financial institutions take action to protect communities, ecosystems, and the climate.