Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli and Rabia Hussain had a fair amount of latitude for women in Afghanistan, able to pursue their education, go to work, and explore hobbies and interests. Joining Ascend,

Mina Bakhshi, Haniya Tavasoli and Rabia Hussain had a fair amount of latitude for women in Afghanistan, able to pursue their education, go to work, and explore hobbies and interests. Joining Ascend, a nonprofit organization teaching leadership and rock climbing to women, gave them the chance to test their personal and cultural limits and explore the mountains of their home country. But when the Taliban took over in August 2021, Ascend became their one chance to escape a regime that would restrict their freedoms and future. While the women of Ascend were being resettled in other countries with volunteer host families from Ascend’s network—often other climbers wanting to help—Merryn Venugopal and Michelle Pellette, two members of Yosemite Search and Rescue, were also looking to find ways to support fellow climbers in need. They invited the women to spend a week in Yosemite, where they could safely reunite and find solace in the climbing community. Now, as they build new lives in a country separated from their families, the women find that meeting other climbers in Yosemite is also a connection to home. Read the story: https://pat.ag/AfarinStoryYT Directed & Produced by Kathryn Francis & Campbell Brewer Executive Producers Alex Lowther Monika McClure Justin Roth Featuring Mina Bakhshi Haniyan Tavasoli Rabia Hussain Raihana Ahmady Sughra Yazdani Marina LeGree Batool Behnam Merryn Venugopal Michelle Pellette Alison Kaplan Director of Photography Campbell Brewer Edited by Campbell Brewer Will Lee Mattias Evangelista Original Music Sanders Bohlke Graphics Ben Blanchard Title Artwork Afsoon Talai 00:00 Start 00:09 Afghanistan 00:46 One Year Later 02:20 Yosemite 4:00 Merryn & Michelle 5:20 Climbing 8:35 “You don’t have a choice.” 9:44 Ascend 14:29 “neither walls nor gates” 17:28 Where Are They Now? 18:48 Credits Subscribe: https://pat.ag/Subscribe Get more from Patagonia: Official site: https://pat.ag/Patagonia Patagonia Stories: https://pat.ag/PatagoniaStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PATAGONIA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/patagonia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patagonia?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patagonia_2/ About Patagonia: At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.

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Josh Wharton is the most accomplished alpinist you’ve never heard of. But while he’s been quietly crushing ambitious objectives to little or no fanfare, fatherhood, and warming weather have begun

Josh Wharton is the most accomplished alpinist you’ve never heard of. But while he’s been quietly crushing ambitious objectives to little or no fanfare, fatherhood, and warming weather have begun to reshape the world he knew. When Wharton and his climbing partner Vince Anderson attempt to take the 2003 Italian route to the summit of Jirishanca in Peru, they’re forced to account for risk as never before. Check out Josh Wharton's story about the ascent with photos by Drew Smith, originally published in the Spring 2023 Patagonia Journal Link: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/jirishanca/story-135572.html Filmed and photographed on location by Cheyne Lempe, Chris Alstrin, Drew Smith, Vince Anderson, and Josh Wharton Written by Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer Edited by Joshua Steele Minor & Josh Lowell Additional Camera by Chuck Fryberger, Taylor Shaffer, Christian Riepler Executive Producers Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen, Josh Lowell, Alex Lowther, Monika McClure, Justin Roth, and Kristo Torgersen Produced by Halle Johns & Zachary Barr Assistant Editor Freddie Gluck, Alex Ferrante, Tessa Fredericks Motion Graphics & VFX by Alex Ferrante Post Production Coordinator Tessa Fredericks Sound Kip Kuepper / Coupe Studios Color Joshua Steele Minor & Roo Smith Expedition Support Zarela Zomora Subscribe: https://pat.ag/Subscribe Get more from Patagonia: Official site: https://pat.ag/Patagonia Patagonia Stories: https://pat.ag/PatagoniaStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PATAGONIA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/patagonia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patagonia?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patagonia_2/ About Patagonia: At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.

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Come along on a trip to the Skull Valley Lavender Farm as Bob and Jennie kick off our new video series on symbiotic relationships – “Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Relationships.” This first

Come along on a trip to the Skull Valley Lavender Farm as Bob and Jennie kick off our new video series on symbiotic relationships – “Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Relationships.” This first episode explores mutualism through the relationship between flowers and the butterflies and bees that pollinate them. Grab ahold of your bug nets and let’s get started! Special thanks to Will Duncan at Skull Valley Lavender Farm for inviting us out! Chapters: 0:00 - 2:37 Introduction 2:37 - 6:27 Sonoran Bumblebee 6:27 - 8:23 Butterfly Hunt 8:23 - 11:44 Carpenter Bee 11:44 - 13:02 Interview with Lavender Farmer 13:02 - 13:54 Outro 13:54 - 15:11 Outtakes The Natural History Institute is recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. ✿Donate: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/donate/ ✿Skull Valley Lavender Farm: http://www.skullvalleylavender.com/ ✿NHI Website: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/ ✿NHI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHistoryInstitute/ ✿NHI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhistoryinstitute/ ✿NHI TikTok: @naturalhistoryinstitute Related videos from NHI: ✿Species Interactions: Friends, Enemies, Dinner, and Whatever - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEB19Zfe3zg ✿It’s Complicated: The Long-Standing Partnership of Native Bees and Their Flowers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k6gvX76K70&list=PLg0ZHVq7fYljIF4HQaaFum66-zrKvYbX1&index=13 ✿AFRICANIZED HONEYBEES: FACTS AND FICTION - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0tmEEIXVy0 ✿SEX MAKES YOU SNEEZE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJDeB3FQAs ✿MOURNING CLOAKS BRING THE SPRING - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0bU-YHqTEE ✿Honey Bee Natural History and Conservation Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctbGmKnT8lE&list=PLg0ZHVq7fYljIF4HQaaFum66-zrKvYbX1&index=64 ✿Honey Bee Natural History and Conservation Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f10UqMnYmno&list=PLg0ZHVq7fYljIF4HQaaFum66-zrKvYbX1&index=61 ✿Honey Bee Natural History and Conservation Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQGCKnd-c54&list=PLg0ZHVq7fYljIF4HQaaFum66-zrKvYbX1&index=60 Further Reading: ✿The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America's Bees: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-bees-in-your-backyard-a-guide-to-north-america-s-bees-joseph-s-wilson/8970691?ean=9780691160771

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Katie Lamb is among the strongest boulderers in the world, but her tick list shows that she’s not motivated by grades or notoriety. Instead, she’s constantly on the hunt for boulders that inspire

Katie Lamb is among the strongest boulderers in the world, but her tick list shows that she’s not motivated by grades or notoriety. Instead, she’s constantly on the hunt for boulders that inspire her full attention, something she can quietly work away at with total focus. When her send of Box Therapy (V15/16) pushes her to the center stage of the climbing conversation, what should have been a crowning achievement becomes a challenge to define what drew her to climbing in the first place. Produced and Directed by Eric Bissell Editor David Fitzgerald Director of Photography Eric Bissell Executive Producers Alex Lowther, Justin Roth, Kristo Torgersen Producer Monika McClure Additional Photography Owen Bissell, Spenser Tang-Smith Color Royal Muster/Greg Reese Graphics Ben Blanchard Sound Design and Mix David Fitzgerald Subscribe: https://pat.ag/Subscribe Get more from Patagonia: Official site: https://pat.ag/Patagonia Patagonia Stories: https://pat.ag/PatagoniaStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PATAGONIA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/patagonia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patagonia?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patagonia_2/ About Patagonia: We’re in business to save our home planet. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. As a certified B Corporation and a founding member of 1% for the Planet, the company is recognized internationally for its product quality and environmental activism and its contributions of more than $230 million to environmental organizations. Its unique ownership structure reflects that Earth is its only shareholder: Profits not reinvested into the business are paid dividends to protect the planet.

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Despite the fact that women are half the world’s population, male leaders still outnumber female leaders by four to one. By harnessing the power of data, we can identify pathways for women to

Despite the fact that women are half the world’s population, male leaders still outnumber female leaders by four to one. By harnessing the power of data, we can identify pathways for women to pursue leadership, along with the positions they currently hold and the power they are able to exercise in those positions. We can then leverage that data to help change the institutions, systems and practices to put more women into leadership roles. Gwen Young is an international development specialist and advocate. She also has worked as a lawyer to develop exploitation- and sexual- and gender-based violence guidelines, and has trained women in human rights and economic empowerment. Gwen Young has devoted her career to humanitarian relief, international development, and human rights. As an attorney and public policy professional, Gwen has advocated for the role girls and women play in political, social, and economic development. She has trained women in advocacy, networking, management, and entrepreneurship in her roles with the International Rescue Committee, CARE, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. While working with Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), Gwen developed guidelines to deal with sexual- and gender-based violence and exploitation. She has lived for over 10 years on the African continent, in a variety of conflict-ridden zones. Today, Gwen works to advance the role of women in government as the Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Women’s Leadership Initiative. The Initiative aims to ensure 50% representation of women in public-service leadership in governments across the globe by 2050. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Former White House climate advisor Molly Kawahata reflects on her time in the Obama Administration, her personal struggle with mental health, and her love of alpine climbing to create a positive

Former White House climate advisor Molly Kawahata reflects on her time in the Obama Administration, her personal struggle with mental health, and her love of alpine climbing to create a positive vision of how we can respond to the climate crisis. Go beyond your individual vote—learn more about registering people to vote and poll working at: https://pat.ag/F22MidtermElectionsyt. Directed by Josh "Bones" Murphy Produced by Laura Wagner, Josh "Bones" Murphy Executive Producers Monika McClure, Alex Lowther, Justin Roth, Kristo Torgersen Written by Collin Kriner & Josh "Bones" Murphy Director of Photography August Thurmer, Mikey Schaefer Edited by Collin Kriner Original Music by William Ryan Fritch Featuring Molly Kawahata Kitty Calhoun Rachel Sarah Rushad Nanavatty Russell Kawahata Subscribe: https://pat.ag/Subscribe Get more from Patagonia: Official site: https://pat.ag/Patagonia Patagonia Stories: https://pat.ag/PatagoniaStories Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PATAGONIA/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/patagonia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patagonia?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patagonia_2/ About Patagonia: At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.

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Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency: A call to action for insurers, regulators and governments COP26, Banqueting hall, Glasgow City Council, City Chambers, Glasgow 3 November 2021, 12.30 to

Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency: A call to action for insurers, regulators and governments COP26, Banqueting hall, Glasgow City Council, City Chambers, Glasgow 3 November 2021, 12.30 to 14.30 ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers are pleased to bring together senior representatives from insurance, regulators and governments to discuss the parts each must play as we step up to this global challenge. Speakers include: Dr Ana Gonzalez Pelaez (CISL), Dr Bronwyn Claire (ClimateWise), Ben Wilson (ABI) The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and its insurance platform ClimateWise have been working with industry, regulators and policymakers to identify the top priorities for expanding risk sharing and insurance systems, urgently, as an essential policy response to the Climate Emergency. They bring to COP26 actionable recommendations for policymakers, private and public financial authorities and the insurance sector. These provide a pathway to: 1- Quantify, manage and reduce climate risks immediately. 2- Further integrate climate policy and regulation to ensure finance helps deliver a resilient, net zero, just transition for all, in emerging and developed economies.

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Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency - Highlights from the Launch Event at #COP26 COP26, Banqueting hall, Glasgow City Council, City Chambers, Glasgow 4 November 2021 ClimateWise and the

Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency - Highlights from the Launch Event at #COP26 COP26, Banqueting hall, Glasgow City Council, City Chambers, Glasgow 4 November 2021 ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers are pleased to bring together senior representatives from insurance, regulators and governments to discuss the parts each must play as we step up to this global challenge. Speakers include: Dr Ana Gonzalez Pelaez (CISL), Dr Bronwyn Claire (ClimateWise), Ben Wilson (ABI) The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and its insurance platform ClimateWise have been working with industry, regulators and policymakers to identify the top priorities for expanding risk sharing and insurance systems, urgently, as an essential policy response to the Climate Emergency. They bring to COP26 actionable recommendations for policymakers, private and public financial authorities and the insurance sector. These provide a pathway to: 1- Quantify, manage and reduce climate risks immediately. 2- Further integrate climate policy and regulation to ensure finance helps deliver a resilient, net zero, just transition for all, in emerging and developed economies.

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The vast biodiversity of our planet is the underlying fabric supporting all life on Earth, but the prognosis is grim: biodiversity rates are continuing to plummet as extinctions of species

The vast biodiversity of our planet is the underlying fabric supporting all life on Earth, but the prognosis is grim: biodiversity rates are continuing to plummet as extinctions of species accelerate.

Fortunately, the evidence suggests that there are in fact viable pathways for successful action at a global scale, but only if we mobilize and act decisively and rapidly. In this session, we will learn how we can protect and restore 50% of global landscapes while staying below 1.5°C temperature rise in the next few decades. Projects such as the newly launched Global Safety Net provide a roadmap: a bioregional approach combining world-class science, a clear focus on Indigenous rights and stewardship, support for grassroots action, and a vision for transformative philanthropy.

This panel took place at the Bioneers 2020 Conference.

Hosted by Justin Winters, Co-Founder and Executive Director of One Earth, with: Carly Vynne, Strategic Partner at RESOLVE; Oscar Soria, Campaign Director at AVAAZ; Karl Burkart, Managing Director of One Earth; Angela Amanakwa Kaxuyana, part of the senior leadership of the Brazilian Coordination of Indigenous peoples in the Amazon (COIAB).

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