On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, two sessions will address critical future skills. The first, from 09:30 to 10:45, explores "Skills for the green and digital transition," examining their interconnected impacts on jobs, skills, and policy for a just transition.

The second session, from 11:15 to 12:30, focuses on "Future skills requirements in the age of emerging technologies." It will analyze how new technologies, especially AI, are reshaping the workplace and skill demands across industries, and consider effective policy responses.

Both sessions feature expert moderators and panelists from diverse international organizations, offering insights into these crucial topics for the future of work.

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual

Climate change is a major global challenge. Ashley, founder and CEO of waste technology startup Monty Compost Co, proposes composting as a sustainable solution to this problem.

With dual degrees in Business Management and IT from the University of Queensland (2018) and international experience, Ashley founded Monty Compost Co. The company develops hardware and digital technologies for efficient, accessible composting, directly addressing the significant challenge of organic and food waste.

In her TEDx talk, Ashley will share powerful insights on achieving sustainability and solving climate change through innovative composting. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kelly T. Clements, Deputy

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kelly T. Clements, Deputy High-Commissioner for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), presented digital solutions within the Peace category, addressing SDGs 5, 10, and 16.

Carbon pricing is a catalyst for technological innovation. Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, exemplifies this potential. Her nonprofit reimagines roadways as living test beds, developing

Carbon pricing is a catalyst for technological innovation. Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, exemplifies this potential. Her nonprofit reimagines roadways as living test beds, developing ways to capture solar energy, charge electric vehicles, and provide drive-through tire safety stations. Allie brings over 15 years of public policy experience, including founding Georgia Watch.

For more information, visit The Ray, explore CCL's July Action Sheet, or learn about the Conservative Climate Caucus and Americans for Action on Climate Fund.

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Dialogue 2: Enacting Ethical Space in Knowledge Sharing" continued the conversation on Indigenous knowledge and science. This second dialogue specifically explored

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Dialogue 2: Enacting Ethical Space in Knowledge Sharing" continued the conversation on Indigenous knowledge and science. This second dialogue specifically explored Indigenous Ethics in relation to Indigenous knowledges.

It convened a diverse group of Indigenous knowledge holders, scholars, practitioners, and scientists to discuss these critical themes.

For more information, visit waysofknowingforum.ca/discussion2 and turtlelodge.org.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of "The Gift of Forgiveness," offers insights into navigating the challenging path to healing through forgiveness. Drawing on personal experiences and

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, author of "The Gift of Forgiveness," offers insights into navigating the challenging path to healing through forgiveness. Drawing on personal experiences and first-hand accounts, her book illuminates how to find peace and acceptance.

Join Katherine in conversation with Kelly Corrigan to explore the power of forgiveness. Purchase your copy of "The Gift of Forgiveness" (limited signed stock available) at Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/KSPGiftofForgiveness.

Discover more events, videos, and membership opportunities from the Commonwealth Club: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events.

Kelly Wanser's TED Talk explores "cloud brightening," a climate engineering concept that could mitigate global warming. It involves harnessing reflective particles, like some industrial emissions,

Kelly Wanser's TED Talk explores "cloud brightening," a climate engineering concept that could mitigate global warming. It involves harnessing reflective particles, like some industrial emissions, to reflect sunlight into space. She discusses its promises and risks for climate restoration.

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Kelly Matheson, representing WITNESS, delivers a talk on atmospheric trust litigation (ATL) and the fundamental right to a sustainable living environment. Her presentation highlights critical

Kelly Matheson, representing WITNESS, delivers a talk on atmospheric trust litigation (ATL) and the fundamental right to a sustainable living environment. Her presentation highlights critical legal approaches to climate change.

Through compelling personal stories and illustrative videos, Matheson vividly demonstrates how climate change profoundly affects young people globally. This talk was originally published on August 2, 2012.

Wallace Black Elk emphasized that humans are inherently born with love, kindness, generosity, and a giving spirit. Connie Baxter Marlow, author of "Walking in Trust: Radical Childrearing,"

Wallace Black Elk emphasized that humans are inherently born with love, kindness, generosity, and a giving spirit. Connie Baxter Marlow, author of "Walking in Trust: Radical Childrearing," highlighted trust as fundamental to harmonious living and a new way of being. She asserted that each child inherently knows their path, advocating trust in a loving universe.

This philosophy aligns with a Native American approach to discovery, urging individuals to listen to circumstances and observe signs. Themes of healing separation and courage were also central to their discussion. These insights were shared by Wallace Black Elk, Connie Baxter Marlow, and Sally Ranney in Aspen, Colorado, on July 13, 1998, as excerpts from "REALITY CHECK!"

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive

Four visionaries—Kevin Kelly, Peter Schwartz, Ari Wallach, and Tyler Cowen—share insights on the future, urging consideration for coming generations. They emphasize optimism and proactive engagement as essential for overcoming challenges, advocating for long-term thinking ("Longpath"), gradual progress ("Protopia"), scenario planning, and urgency.

Their collective message stresses empathy, transgenerational thinking, and diverse futures, highlighting that the future is a continuous creation requiring proactive, collective action.

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