Sierra Leone is pioneering efforts to reduce plastic waste in its tourism sector, which thrives on the country's rich biodiversity and beautiful coastlines. Recognizing that plastic pollution

Sierra Leone is pioneering efforts to reduce plastic waste in its tourism sector, which thrives on the country's rich biodiversity and beautiful coastlines. Recognizing that plastic pollution threatens these vital natural assets, the World Bank is supporting the government through its "Sierra Leone Circular Economy in Plastics for Sustainable Tourism and Economic Diversification project." This initiative aims to foster a more sustainable and circular economy for tourism.

The World Bank, a leading source of funding and knowledge for low-income countries, is committed to promoting sustainable development. Discover more about their circular economy work in Sierra Leone here. Watch related videos here and here. Learn more about the World Bank at worldbank.org.

What if your next journey could do more than just fulfill a bucket list? Imagine travel that actively builds a better world.

Five pioneering cities are redefining tourism with low-waste,

What if your next journey could do more than just fulfill a bucket list? Imagine travel that actively builds a better world.

Five pioneering cities are redefining tourism with low-waste, community-first, and climate-smart approaches. Which one will inspire your next purposeful adventure?

Texas is a global petrochemical hub, leading the U.S. in refining capacity and production. The Greater Houston area alone accounts for over 42% of the nation's base capacity.

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Texas is a global petrochemical hub, leading the U.S. in refining capacity and production. The Greater Houston area alone accounts for over 42% of the nation's base capacity.

This industrial concentration disproportionately affects fenceline communities, often low-income communities of color. They face increased health and environmental risks from facility expansions, which the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality frequently approves despite public resistance.

Amelia Southern-Uribe, 21, grew up in environmentally vulnerable Southern communities, recognizing early on that environmental justice is linked to the liberation of marginalized groups. In 2019,

Amelia Southern-Uribe, 21, grew up in environmentally vulnerable Southern communities, recognizing early on that environmental justice is linked to the liberation of marginalized groups. In 2019, they founded Arkansas’s first Zero Hour chapter in Fayetteville, which became a model for climate activism across the state.

Addressing Arkansas’s educational disparities, which exacerbate injustice, Southern-Uribe co-founded Roots magazine in 2022. Roots amplifies BIPOC Southern voices and environmental knowledge, providing free art supplies to artists. In its pilot year, over $7,800 was raised to distribute the magazine statewide.

Black and Latino students earn 18% of computer science degrees but represent only 5% of the tech workforce at leading companies. Media coverage is crucial in highlighting this disparity and

Black and Latino students earn 18% of computer science degrees but represent only 5% of the tech workforce at leading companies. Media coverage is crucial in highlighting this disparity and industry efforts to foster diversity.

New America CA Fellow Laura Weidman Powers, co-founder and CEO of CODE2040, will moderate a discussion.

She will ask leading journalists Ellen Huet (Bloomberg), Jessica Guynn (USA Today), and Megan Rose Dickey (TechCrunch) about their role, coverage choices, and the future of diversity in tech.

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and job-creation benefits of national climate and energy legislation, advocating for investment in a low-carbon economy and establishing a carbon price.

The campaign engaged business leaders nationwide through events in Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, and New Hampshire, concluding in Washington on March 10. Each event featured panel discussions with major consumer brands and local clean economy entrepreneurs, contributing to thought leadership in Sustainability, Clean Tech, and Energy in 2010.

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a triple bottom line, supports the "Race for American Jobs."

Other featured leaders included Stacy Barr (National Program Director, Veterans Green Jobs), Alice Madden (Colorado Climate Change Coordinator), Auden Schendler (Director of Sustainability, Aspen Skiing Company), John Powers (Sustainable Colorado), and Ravi Malhotra (iCAST).

Most purchases become waste within a year, an economic reality Tom Szaky terms "negative demand." He asserts this is fixable, as everything is recoverable if economics support the effort. Though

Most purchases become waste within a year, an economic reality Tom Szaky terms "negative demand." He asserts this is fixable, as everything is recoverable if economics support the effort. Though convenience led us to abandon reuse, modern systems globally prove large-scale reuse is achievable across many product categories.

Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, pioneered recycling for challenging items like cigarette butts and diapers. He also launched Loop, a platform for products in durable, reusable packaging from major brands. An author recognized by global organizations, his insights were shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the caregiving journey and the critical need for preparation and support.

Driven by her firsthand experience, Grace founded Agewhale, a startup dedicated to transforming elderly care through innovative solutions. She offers valuable guidance for navigating the often-overlooked yet inevitable aspects of end-of-life care, aiming to make it a meaningful experience.

Before Agewhale, Grace led the social enterprise Fair Employment Agency as General Manager, fighting forced labor for migrant domestic workers. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Jamie Farndale, General Manager Club Development & Sustainability at Hong Kong China Rugby, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge

Jamie Farndale, General Manager Club Development & Sustainability at Hong Kong China Rugby, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

He shares his experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programmes.

Learn more about CISL's postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad