Author and speaker Carol Sanford addressed the South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce in Seattle.

She discussed aligning personal and business objectives with global imperatives, citing

Author and speaker Carol Sanford addressed the South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce in Seattle.

She discussed aligning personal and business objectives with global imperatives, citing Seventh Generation, a personal products company, as a key example.

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. Detailed guidelines for organizers are available here: TEDx Content

TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. Detailed guidelines for organizers are available here: TEDx Content Guidelines.

Anglo-French entrepreneur Felicity Fallon co-founded Lake Aid five years ago. Based in Annecy, the charity supports children from asylum-seeking and homeless families, and unaccompanied minors, working to reduce inequality and poverty.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

WECAN is hosting the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout," a virtual global assembly bringing together diverse women leaders. This event precedes the First Conference on

WECAN is hosting the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout," a virtual global assembly bringing together diverse women leaders. This event precedes the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and is a strategic preparation for an historic government meeting in Colombia.

During the assembly, policymakers, frontline leaders, and advocates will discuss challenges and successful solutions for an equitable path to end the fossil fuel era. For interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English, join the live Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oUL1y0NKQNaM44gvYwM7OA

Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes

Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes there are strong reasons for optimism.

Milne highlights the UN Decade for Ecological Restoration (2021-2030) and the potential restoration of Lake Pedder. Flooded in 1972, this pristine alpine lake is now a prime candidate for ecological restoration—a beacon of hope and a future success story.

A former leader of the Australian Green Party and IUCN Vice President, Christine co-convenes the Lake Pedder Restoration Committee and holds numerous other environmental roles. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Salt Lake City, UT Mayor Erin Mendenhall endorses the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act.

She emphasizes the urgent need for fast, durable, and effective climate action.

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Salt Lake City, UT Mayor Erin Mendenhall endorses the Energy Innovation & Carbon Dividend Act.

She emphasizes the urgent need for fast, durable, and effective climate action.

Watch her full video endorsement to learn why this act is important to Salt Lake City residents: energyinnovationact.org

The critically endangered Lake Titicaca water frog inhabits Lake Titicaca in the Andes, at elevations over 12,500 feet. This amphibian thrives in its high-altitude, cold, low-oxygen environment

The critically endangered Lake Titicaca water frog inhabits Lake Titicaca in the Andes, at elevations over 12,500 feet. This amphibian thrives in its high-altitude, cold, low-oxygen environment thanks to voluminous skin folds, earning it the nickname "scrotum frog." These folds increase surface area, allowing efficient oxygen absorption.

Despite its unique adaptation, the frog faces severe threats. Its population declined by an estimated 80 percent between 1990 and 2004, primarily due to human predation and water pollution. This alarming drop underscores its critically endangered status.

Lake Erie, part of Earth's largest surface freshwater system, provides drinking water for 11 million people. Its water quality is threatened by increased fertilizer-derived

Lake Erie, part of Earth's largest surface freshwater system, provides drinking water for 11 million people. Its water quality is threatened by increased fertilizer-derived nutrients.

Researchers Anna Michalak, Tom Bridgeman, and Pete Richards are studying how farming practices and severe weather contribute to these nutrient levels, which diminish water quality and threaten the lake's ecosystem and public health. This research was published on July 12, 2013.

Indigenous women are leading global efforts to uphold Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in interactions with financial institutions and corporations. These

Indigenous women are leading global efforts to uphold Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in interactions with financial institutions and corporations. These institutions often perpetuate human and Indigenous rights violations, particularly in extractive industries. A recent event highlighted the need for these entities to implement FPIC, Indigenous rights, and due diligence, while investing in climate justice solutions centered on Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

Given the climate crisis, respecting Indigenous knowledge, ways of life, and FPIC—including the right to say “no” to extraction—is paramount, as 80% of Earth's biodiversity remains on Indigenous lands. This discussion took place at a formal side-event of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2022, featuring Indigenous women leaders and global advocates like Sônia Guajajara and Casey Camp-Horinek.

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.

On March 31, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the virtual “Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout.” This strategic global event brought

On March 31, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the virtual “Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout.” This strategic global event brought together diverse women leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss challenges and solutions for an equitable transition away from fossil fuels, in preparation for a historic government meeting in Colombia.

The Assembly featured a panel titled “Building a Just Transition,” with speakers including Tasneem Essop, Mela Chiponda, and Eriel Tchekwie Deranger. Actress and activist Alysia Reiner also delivered an intervention, and Osprey Orielle Lake provided closing remarks. Learn more: wecaninternational.org/woma-2026