The Just Transition: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge and Lived Experiences Summit convened in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 8-10. Indigenous activists from around the world

The Just Transition: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge and Lived Experiences Summit convened in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 8-10. Indigenous activists from around the world participated, with Cultural Survival conducting interviews with several delegates.

The interviews were produced by Guadalupe Pastrana (Nahua), Marco Lara (Hñähñu descent), and Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San). Interviewees included Adamou Amadou (Mbororo), Amina Amharech (Amazight), and Beaska Nillas (Sami). Music featured "ES_Walk These Shoes STEMS MELODY 44100," "ES_Africa STEMS MELODY 44100 1," and "Burn your village to the ground" by Halluci Nation, used with permission.

The session opens with Karin Hanzi and Dr. Silke Bollmohr introducing regenerative agriculture. A panel discussion will follow, focusing on B Corps' successes and challenges in implementing these

The session opens with Karin Hanzi and Dr. Silke Bollmohr introducing regenerative agriculture. A panel discussion will follow, focusing on B Corps' successes and challenges in implementing these practices to combat climate change.

The panel features five B Corps: Vava (Kenya), Endiro (Uganda), Guayaki (USA), Riverford (UK), and Tierra de Monte (Mexico). They will share their unique approaches and vision for agriculture's future. Speakers include: Tomás de Lara, Alex Pryor, Karin Hanzi, Cody Lorance, Vava Angwenyi, Dr Silke Bollmohr, Adriana Luna Díaz, Guy Singh-Watson.

Education and voluntary family planning significantly benefit both people and the planet. The Center for Biological Diversity, in partnership with Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, will

Education and voluntary family planning significantly benefit both people and the planet. The Center for Biological Diversity, in partnership with Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, will present the documentary 'Our Gorongosa'. This film highlights the park's innovative model for wildlife conservation and community development in Africa, emphasizing girls' education and women's empowerment.

A webinar will follow, featuring a discussion and Q&A with Larissa Sousa from Gorongosa National Park, Kelley Dennings from the Center’s Population and Sustainability Campaign, and Sara Inés Lara of Women for Conservation. Attendees will learn how to support women's empowerment through increased education, bodily autonomy, and economic opportunities.

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn Bennett, and Dr. Fikret Berkes. Moderated by Dr. Nancy Turner, the discussion explores relationships to land and diverse ways of knowing among Peoples.

Reconciling Ways of Knowing (RWoK) Conveners Miles Richardson and Dr. David Suzuki further connect this dialogue to RWoK's ongoing series.

This video is Part 2/2 of the dialogue, which originally aired on March 4, 2021. Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/6oY05Ei6hAc

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Series, Dialogue 1: 'Why Reconciling Ways of Knowing?'" originally streamed on July 27, 2020. Moderated by Valérie Courtois, this dialogue featured Miles

The "Reconciling Ways of Knowing Series, Dialogue 1: 'Why Reconciling Ways of Knowing?'" originally streamed on July 27, 2020. Moderated by Valérie Courtois, this dialogue featured Miles Richardson, O.C., Dr. David Suzuki, Dr. Nancy Turner, and Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Jr.

They explored the critical need for reconciliation between Indigenous and Western scientific ways of knowing and being. This national-scale dialogue highlighted how such reconciliation is essential for addressing growing stewardship challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and navigating post-COVID-19 impacts.

For more information, visit waysofknowingforum.ca/dialogue1 and turtlelodge.org.

Parvathy Gopakumar delivers a vital TEDx talk on sexuality and disability. Drawing from her life, she illuminates the difficulties disabled individuals face in love and exploring their sexuality.

Parvathy Gopakumar delivers a vital TEDx talk on sexuality and disability. Drawing from her life, she illuminates the difficulties disabled individuals face in love and exploring their sexuality. Her powerful message asserts their right to sexual experience, respect, and to be recognized as individuals beyond their disabilities.

A law student, Parvathy embodies an unapologetic and prudent persona. She masterfully narrates her journey, from confronting societal perceptions to embracing her body, painting prosthetic nails and stashing chocolates in her prosthetic arm. This independently organized TEDx event featured her compelling discussion. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Richard Harding, applying lessons from movie production, detailed how END MALARIA NOW surmounted

Richard Harding, applying lessons from movie production, detailed how END MALARIA NOW surmounted obstacles to successfully distribute life-saving bed nets.

Special thanks to Turner Studios for their in-kind video production services for TEDxAtlanta.

Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include

Ocean Elders was established to foster collaboration in ocean conservation.

Its distinguished members include Sir Richard Branson, Jackson Browne, Dr. Rita Colwell, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia A. Earle, Graeme Kelleher, Sven Lindblad, Her Majesty Queen Noor, Nainoa Thompson, Ted Turner, Captain Don Walsh, and Neil Young.

Miriam Turner, Interface's Assistant VP of Co-Innovation, identified a unique opportunity. With 660 million people globally relying on oceans for livelihoods, many in poverty, she was inspired by

Miriam Turner, Interface's Assistant VP of Co-Innovation, identified a unique opportunity. With 660 million people globally relying on oceans for livelihoods, many in poverty, she was inspired by Aquafil's recycling efforts to create an inclusive business model.

Her vision involved purchasing discarded fishing nets directly from local fishermen, providing them with vital extra income. This initiative would simultaneously clean beaches and oceans, benefiting both communities and the environment.

This concept was published by Interface Europe on September 3, 2013. More details can be found at www.interface.com/neteffect.