Randy Woodley and Graham Hill discuss embracing ethnic diversity and learning from indigenous communities on The GlobalChurch Project. Woodley, a descendent of the United Keetoowah Band of

Randy Woodley and Graham Hill discuss embracing ethnic diversity and learning from indigenous communities on The GlobalChurch Project. Woodley, a descendent of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, is a founding member of the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies. Hill is the Founder and Director of The GlobalChurch Project.

Woodley and his wife Edith previously led a Native American gathering and developed a holistic service model, including a sustainable farm and Christian community. This initiative, which taught sustainability and eco-justice, was unfortunately disbanded due to violence. The GlobalChurch Project films Christian leaders and churches from diverse non-Western cultures, providing resources like curriculum, books, and training videos. A full 35-minute interview is available here.

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed

Oil extraction in the Amazon is devastating the rainforest, climate, and indigenous communities. While often overlooked, the Amazon is a significant source of crude oil, much of which is consumed in the United States. This drilling occurs in the world's most biodiverse rainforest, a vital carbon sink and home to over 400 distinct indigenous peoples.

Amazonian peoples and scientists agree: this oil must remain in the ground to protect the planet and avert catastrophic climate change. Amazon Watch supports indigenous allies by advocating for respect for their rights and territories. Based on their "FROM WELL TO WHEEL" report, they urge companies, universities, and governments to adopt Amazon-free fuel sources. Join the movement to protect the Amazon at amazonwatch.org/endamazoncrude.

Erin Matariki Carr, from Ngāi Tūhoe and Ngāti Awa, is a lawyer and member of RIVER in Aotearoa New Zealand. She champions the intergenerational Māori resistance movement, advocating for

Erin Matariki Carr, from Ngāi Tūhoe and Ngāti Awa, is a lawyer and member of RIVER in Aotearoa New Zealand. She champions the intergenerational Māori resistance movement, advocating for constitutional transformation to honor Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840. This movement challenges human superiority over land, exemplified by the legal personality granted to Te Urewera rainforest, Ngāi Tūhoe homelands. This initiative removes human ownership, establishing a new law focused on "human management for the benefit of the land."

Carr previously helped implement the world-first Te Urewera legislation. Currently, she leads projects at RIVER, collaborating with teams like Tūmanako Consultants and Te Kuaka NZA on constitutional transformation. Learn more at bioneers.org.

Wildchoir, formerly Thrive Choir, is an Oakland, CA-based ensemble of diverse vocalists, artists, and activists. This politically and socially engaged group unites in harmony.

They have

Wildchoir, formerly Thrive Choir, is an Oakland, CA-based ensemble of diverse vocalists, artists, and activists. This politically and socially engaged group unites in harmony.

They have performed with acclaimed artists like Rising Appalachia, Climbing PoeTree, and MaMuse, and shared stages with leaders such as Bernie Sanders, Ericka Huggins, and Joanna Macy. Their music inspires thousands at events across California.

After years as the musical voice of the Thrive Network, Wildchoir is now an independent ensemble, grateful for past collaboration and excited for its new journey. Learn more at Bioneers.org.

Artisanal fishing communities in Abandze, Ghana, face declining living standards and revenues due to sea pollution, climate change, and resource competition.

The Africa Center of Excellence

Artisanal fishing communities in Abandze, Ghana, face declining living standards and revenues due to sea pollution, climate change, and resource competition.

The Africa Center of Excellence on Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) at the University of Cape Coast addresses this by training scientists to educate communities, shape policies, and manage coastal resources. This initiative aims to spur economic growth, reduce poverty, and adapt to climate change. Learn more.

The World Bank Group, a key source of funding and knowledge for low-income countries, is committed to reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development. Learn more about the World Bank Group.

Corrina Gould, Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and a leading Indigenous activist, will discuss "Rematriation" at this year's conference. This practice involves

Corrina Gould, Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation and a leading Indigenous activist, will discuss "Rematriation" at this year's conference. This practice involves reclaiming traditional land and sacred sites to rebuild cultures, heal colonial wounds, and prioritize women's unique role in this vital undertaking.

Gould co-founded Indian People Organizing for Change and the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an urban Indigenous women-led organization based in her ancestral territory (Oakland, CA). Through rematriation, cultural revitalization, and land restoration, the Land Trust calls on all people to heal and transform legacies of colonization.

This keynote was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. For more talks, visit Bioneers.

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) comprises two limbs. Its upper limb transports warm, tropical waters northward, releasing heat influencing European weather. The lower limb

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) comprises two limbs. Its upper limb transports warm, tropical waters northward, releasing heat influencing European weather. The lower limb carries cold, dense waters southward at depth.

Driven by solar radiation, the AMOC's upper limb features vigorous currents like the Gulf Stream, flowing north along the Atlantic's western boundary. These currents, forming eddies, carry heat towards higher latitudes, reaching the Nordic Seas to cool and densify.

In regions like the Labrador Sea, these cooled, dense waters plunge via convection to 1000-2000m. This forms the Deep Western Boundary Current, the AMOC's lower limb, flowing slowly southward along the continental slope. Further south, this deep flow is disrupted by topography and eddies, losing its structure.

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February 28, halting vessel traffic and creating an emerging supply gap. This critical waterway previously handled 30-35% of global crude oil, 20% of

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February 28, halting vessel traffic and creating an emerging supply gap. This critical waterway previously handled 30-35% of global crude oil, 20% of natural gas, and up to 30% of internationally traded fertilizers.

While existing stocks currently prevent immediate food price hikes, continued closure will lead to higher energy, fertilizer, and commodity prices by late 2026/2027. Farmers face increased input costs, requiring urgent support, especially for low-income, import-dependent nations. This global disruption, exacerbated by potential export restrictions, demands timely diplomatic and policy interventions to avert a global food crisis.

This webinar will analyze recent disruptions in global markets and agrifood systems, focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It will examine LAC's dependence on fossil fuels and

This webinar will analyze recent disruptions in global markets and agrifood systems, focusing on Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It will examine LAC's dependence on fossil fuels and international fertilizer markets, assessing their implications for agrifood systems.

The session aims to identify public policy guidelines for mitigating risks and strengthening regional resilience across different time horizons, particularly in the context of the Middle East conflict.

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The 38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NERC 38) will review 2024–2025 results and establish priorities for the next biennium. It will focus on

The 38th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East and North Africa (NERC 38) will review 2024–2025 results and establish priorities for the next biennium. It will focus on building resilient, climate-smart agrifood systems, addressing desertification, improving supply chains, and fostering bioeconomy innovations. The conference aims to strengthen partnerships and guide sustainable food security efforts, aligning with FAO’s Strategic Framework and the 2030 Agenda.

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