Indigenous Peoples, led by Phil Lane Jr., spearheaded the largest climate change rally in Los Angeles history in February 2013. They marched thousands to LA City Hall, opened the event with

Indigenous Peoples, led by Phil Lane Jr., spearheaded the largest climate change rally in Los Angeles history in February 2013. They marched thousands to LA City Hall, opened the event with traditional prayers, and delivered a strong message to President Obama.

The rally concluded with an "Idle No More - Protect the Sacred" Round Dance, during which an international treaty to protect sacred lands from Tar Sands projects was signed. Phil Lane Jr.'s leadership is further detailed in a video on EarthSayers.tv here, and his organization is the Four Worlds International Institute here.

This keynote session from The Responsible Business Summit Europe, organized by Ethical Corporation, was published on July 17,

This keynote session from The Responsible Business Summit Europe, organized by Ethical Corporation, was published on July 17, 2017.

Speakers included Kelly M. Semrau, SVP, Global Corporate Affairs, Communication & Sustainability, SC Johnson; Julian Hilton-Johnson, VP, Corporate Relations & Chief of Staff to the President, McDonald's Europe; Jeffrey Hogue, Chief Sustainability Officer, C&A; and Chris Coulter, CEO, GlobeScan.

In 2017, Sy Adler and Jim Irvine interviewed Don Mazziotti, a key planner involved with Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 10, which focuses on accommodating needed housing. Mazziotti's extensive

In 2017, Sy Adler and Jim Irvine interviewed Don Mazziotti, a key planner involved with Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 10, which focuses on accommodating needed housing. Mazziotti's extensive career includes serving as Beaverton's Community and Economic Development Director, heading the Portland Development Commission, and acting as Portland's chief planner in the 1970s. He also held roles as Oregon's chief information officer and U.S. deputy assistant secretary of transportation.

This oral history is part of "People and the Land," a collaboration between the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development and Portland State University. Portland State University Special Collections provides digital access for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. Commercial reproduction, distribution, or screening is prohibited.

Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares one of the four sacred songs of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

He emphasizes that this particular song carries a vital message, highly relevant for humanity in our

Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares one of the four sacred songs of the White Buffalo Calf Woman.

He emphasizes that this particular song carries a vital message, highly relevant for humanity in our current era.

The Prophecy of the White Buffalo has been preserved by the Magaska Ptesan Wicoti, Hinhan Wicasa Oyate for over 160 years.

Chief Phil Lane of the Four Worlds International Institute

The Prophecy of the White Buffalo has been preserved by the Magaska Ptesan Wicoti, Hinhan Wicasa Oyate for over 160 years.

Chief Phil Lane of the Four Worlds International Institute describes this ancient prophecy.

Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser to the UK government (2013–2017), discussed the governance of Arctic climate-altering technologies with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative

Sir David King, former chief scientific adviser to the UK government (2013–2017), discussed the governance of Arctic climate-altering technologies with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

At the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly on October 10th, Sir David participated in two C2G sessions. There, scientists, policy experts, and civil society representatives explored critical questions concerning the Arctic's future.

Learn more here.

Premiered November 1, 2022, this discussion explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. AI, defined as computer systems performing human-like tasks such as visual perception and speech

Premiered November 1, 2022, this discussion explores Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. AI, defined as computer systems performing human-like tasks such as visual perception and speech recognition, is transforming education. It improves quality and access to knowledge, optimizing learning patterns and automating tasks for students and teachers.

In this AI for Good Perspectives event, Professor Mérouane Debbah, Chief Researcher at TII's AI and Digital Science Research Center, details how data and AI revolutionize education. He also addresses shaping national policies to advance equal learning, a core UN Sustainable Development Goal. Debbah is also a professor at CentraleSupélec and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. Rim Belhassine-Cherif, Chair of the Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-T, will explain the initiative. She also serves as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer for Tunisie Télécom,

Dr. Rim Belhassine-Cherif, Chair of the Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-T, will explain the initiative. She also serves as Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer for Tunisie Télécom, Tunisia.

Her presentation will detail the Network of Women's purpose, mission, and objectives.

High-integrity carbon markets are vital for climate action, development, and private capital, yet face a significant trust deficit. MIGA, with its 35-year track record, is launching a new letter

High-integrity carbon markets are vital for climate action, development, and private capital, yet face a significant trust deficit. MIGA, with its 35-year track record, is launching a new letter of authorization template. This public good, administered by the WBG Guarantee Platform, will secure insurability rights and standardize host government commitments, fostering essential market confidence.

Join the launch event featuring key speakers like MIGA EVP Hiroshi Matano. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/LhvV50U3qbW. The World Bank Group is also dedicated to a livable planet at COP29 in Baku, ensuring climate action supports development. Explore their COP29 efforts: http://wrld.bg/hk5E50U3qi5.

David Wessel's book, "Only the Rich Can Play," exposes the 2017 Opportunity Zone tax break. Intended to aid underserved communities, this initiative, passed with little scrutiny, primarily

David Wessel's book, "Only the Rich Can Play," exposes the 2017 Opportunity Zone tax break. Intended to aid underserved communities, this initiative, passed with little scrutiny, primarily benefited wealthy areas like the Las Vegas Strip, allowing investors to avoid capital gains taxes.

Wessel's analysis details the program's failures and limited successes, offering lessons for better design. Join David Wessel (@davidmwessel) and Lenny Mendonca for an in-depth discussion on this system, which Wessel argues keeps the rich richer. This event was presented by The Commonwealth Club of California.

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