Janine Benyus, the "Godmother of Biomimicry," and her team at Biomimicry 3.8 advocate for humans to become "gift-givers" to the planet. They demonstrate how to design settlements—cities,

Janine Benyus, the "Godmother of Biomimicry," and her team at Biomimicry 3.8 advocate for humans to become "gift-givers" to the planet. They demonstrate how to design settlements—cities, villages, and homes—that replicate the ecological benefits of natural wildlands.

Benyus envisions cities functioning like forests, managing water, air, nutrients, and biodiversity. Through "Project Positive" initiatives, Biomimicry 3.8 shows this regenerative vision is achievable by asking: "What would Nature do here?"

Learn more about Janine Benyus's work here.

Tora Fisher is a New York-based singer-songwriter and performance artist. Her father founded the Fisher House Foundation,

Tora Fisher is a New York-based singer-songwriter and performance artist. Her father founded the Fisher House Foundation, a network of comfort homes for military families. Tora developed a keen interest in both the arts and this philanthropic work.

At 13, Tora was the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed her father and stepmother. Music and performance aided her recovery and pursuit of her dreams as a recording artist. She now supports the Fisher House Foundation by donating proceeds from her CDs.

As Tora aptly puts it, "it's not about what happened to me; it's about what's happening."

The Creative High documentary follows nine artists in recovery from addictive behaviors, showcasing how the creative process transforms their tumultuous search for identity and

The Creative High documentary follows nine artists in recovery from addictive behaviors, showcasing how the creative process transforms their tumultuous search for identity and freedom.

Through hip-hop, theater, dance, rock and roll, photography, and painting, this film reveals how diverse art mediums inspire resilience and celebrate the human spirit. Directed by Dianne Griffin.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings. This panel will address the challenges of redeveloping these structures, explore better financial tools and incentives, suggest in-fill considerations, and discuss streamlining processes to attract private investment and restore buildings to full service.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art) will moderate the discussion.

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools,

This panel will address challenges in redeveloping historic buildings within Portland's Old Town Chinatown, an area home to two National Historic Districts. It will explore financial tools, incentives, and streamlined processes to attract private investment and restore these vital structures.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art & History) will moderate.

Published on June 24, 2014, by the City Club of Portland.

Dr. Helen Riess is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She directs the Empathy & Relational

Dr. Helen Riess is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She directs the Empathy & Relational Science Program, conducting research on the neuroscience of emotions and empathy. Dr. Riess is also Co-Founder, Chief Scientist, and Chairman of Empathetics, LLC, and a faculty member at the Harvard Macy Institute for Physician Leaders. Her career focuses on the patient-doctor relationship and teaching, with her empathy training approach proven effective in randomized controlled trials.

This TEDxMiddlebury talk, titled "The power of empathy," explores these insights. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events designed to share TED-like experiences.

Cultural thinker Roman Krznaric delivered "How to start an empathy revolution" at TEDxAthens 2013. Based on his book *Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution*, his talk emphasizes that empathy can be

Cultural thinker Roman Krznaric delivered "How to start an empathy revolution" at TEDxAthens 2013. Based on his book *Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution*, his talk emphasizes that empathy can be taught and used to drive social change.

Krznaric urges us to cultivate tolerance by understanding others, challenging stereotypes, and fostering curiosity about strangers. He references successful programs like Roots of Empathy and the Human Library.

A founding faculty member of The School of Life and founder of the Empathy Library, Krznaric advises organizations including Oxfam and the UN. He is recognized as a leading lifestyle philosopher, promoting empathy and conversation for societal transformation.

Leaps and Bounds is a feature-length dance film by The Affording Hope Project and Amoeba Films, featuring Tevyn East. This work uses storytelling, music, and movement to explore personal

Leaps and Bounds is a feature-length dance film by The Affording Hope Project and Amoeba Films, featuring Tevyn East. This work uses storytelling, music, and movement to explore personal and cultural transformation, advocating for a new relationship with Earth that promotes human well-being and ecological health.

The Affording Hope Project, a theatrical production company, utilizes art to educate and inspire alternative ways of sufficiency and solidarity. Get your DVD here.

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include

Taylor Brorby, a poet, writer, and activist, grew up in North Dakota, witnessing the environmental and personal scars inflicted by the fossil fuel industry. A profound critic, his works include the memoir *Boys and Oil: Growing Up Gay in a Fractured Land*, essays in *Civil Disobedience*, and co-edited *Fracture*. He seeks to inspire passion to protect the biosphere.

Brorby is also the author of *Crude: Poems*, with work appearing in *The NY Times* and *Orion*. He has received prestigious fellowships and teaches nonfiction writing at the University of Alabama.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore other talks at bioneers.org.

Forests are vital, but current satellite data isn't granular enough for dispersed systems like agroforestry and dryland forests, which comprise over a third of global forests.

WRI, Land &

Forests are vital, but current satellite data isn't granular enough for dispersed systems like agroforestry and dryland forests, which comprise over a third of global forests.

WRI, Land & Carbon Lab, and Meta partnered to develop an AI foundation model, creating the world’s first global 1-meter resolution map of tree canopy height, enabling individual tree detection worldwide.

This map provides a crucial baseline for monitoring individual trees, essential for measuring land use emissions and tracking conservation for climate and nature goals. Learn more: landcarbonlab.org/news-updates/mapping-trees-unprecedented-detail-ai