Many global projects claiming climate change adaptation often raise human rights concerns and carry significant carbon and ecological footprints. A truly effective approach requires breaking with

Many global projects claiming climate change adaptation often raise human rights concerns and carry significant carbon and ecological footprints. A truly effective approach requires breaking with past assumptions, moving beyond systems that exacerbated the crisis, and addressing worsening scenarios and psychological impacts.

We must support those restoring our planet's natural balance, such as Dr. Stella Nyambura Mbau, who champions regenerative agroforestry. Dr. Lisa Schipper, who coined "maladaptation" to describe inadequate climate responses, highlights vulnerabilities and barriers in developing countries.

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The circular economy offers a compelling business case for product redesign and new operating models. In a live conversation, members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team discussed its

The circular economy offers a compelling business case for product redesign and new operating models. In a live conversation, members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team discussed its underlying values and relevant topics.

They explored how the circular economy differs from sustainability or "recycling on steroids," debating whether efficiency or effectiveness matters more, and if a top-down or bottom-up approach is better.

The broadcast featured four experts from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/HtOV_tGBHz8.

Join members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team for a live conversation exploring the circular economy. This compelling concept presents a clear business case for redesigning everyday products

Join members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team for a live conversation exploring the circular economy. This compelling concept presents a clear business case for redesigning everyday products and establishing fundamentally new operating models for businesses.

The discussion will delve into critical questions: How does the circular economy differentiate from sustainability or advanced recycling? Is its primary focus on efficiency or effectiveness, and does that distinction matter? Should it be implemented as a top-down or bottom-up approach?

This broadcast features Seb Egerton-Read, Stella Chavin, Sarah O'Carroll, and Laura Franco Henao, who will discuss the underlying values and relevant topics of the circular economy.

Ellen MacArthur and Stella McCartney co-hosted the launch of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s report, "A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion's future." The report urges the fashion

Ellen MacArthur and Stella McCartney co-hosted the launch of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s report, "A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion's future." The report urges the fashion industry to adopt a new vision and foster cross-industry collaborations to achieve it.

The current "take-make-dispose" model causes significant environmental damage and economic loss. Every second, a garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned, resulting in an estimated USD 500 billion loss annually. By 2050, the industry could consume a quarter of the world's carbon budget. Additionally, it pollutes oceans with half a million tonnes of microfibres yearly, impacting food chains.

This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and

This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and Amanda Donigi (Stella Magazine, PNG). Luinstra is involved with Papua New Guinea's Business Coalition for Women, the Pacific's first organization of its kind.

Globally, women earn less than men, are half as likely to hold full-time jobs, and their incomes are 10-30% lower. Only 24% of senior management roles worldwide are held by women. Journalist Auskar Surbakti moderates this discussion, originally published on June 30, 2014.

Climate change severely impacts regions like the Gulf of Mexico, threatening livelihoods. Young people, disproportionately affected, are leading the fight for environmental policy but are often

Climate change severely impacts regions like the Gulf of Mexico, threatening livelihoods. Young people, disproportionately affected, are leading the fight for environmental policy but are often excluded from critical solution discussions. Including diverse young environmentalists is crucial for effective action.

Armon Alex, a young climate activist, co-founded the Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit and Project WAVES, a student-led water quality initiative. He empowers young leaders in climate communication and serves on Corpus Christi's Environmental Task Force. Maggie Peacock, also a co-founder of the Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit, works with youth organizations and hosts community events. Both advocate for diverse perspectives in global climate solutions. Learn more: [Armon Alex](https://linktr.ee/ArmonAlex), [Maggie Peacock](https://www.facebook.com/maggie.peacock.9066/), [TEDx](https://www.ted.com/tedx).

Stella Young, a comedian and journalist, uses a wheelchair but rejects being an automatic inspiration. She clarifies that her disability does not inherently make her a noble figure for

Stella Young, a comedian and journalist, uses a wheelchair but rejects being an automatic inspiration. She clarifies that her disability does not inherently make her a noble figure for humanity.

In her very funny TED talk from June 2014, Young critiques society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn."