California's energy electrification efforts must address their ecological impact and ensure equitable electricity distribution. This critical transition requires thoughtful planning for

California's energy electrification efforts must address their ecological impact and ensure equitable electricity distribution. This critical transition requires thoughtful planning for sustainable outcomes.

Stephanie Pincetl, Director of the California Center for Sustainable Communities and Chair of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at UCLA, researches sustainable cities and large-scale climate action. An inaugural TEDxGreenStreet Climate Countdown speaker, she advocates for human-scale solutions, nature respect, and equality.

Explore her research at www.spincetl.com and the center at www.ioes.ucla.edu/ccsc/. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sir Partha DasGupta, Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of

Sir Partha DasGupta, Frank Ramsey Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Cambridge, discusses the economic significance of natural capital. He highlights how ecosystems, including farmland and forests, have historically been overlooked in economic considerations.

In his article, "Nature's Role in Sustainable Economic Development," published in Philosophical Transactions B for the Royal Society's 350th anniversary, Sir Partha advocates for integrating nature into economic development. Wendy Barnaby interviews him in a podcast about these crucial insights.

Treaties between tribes and the federal government, particularly concerning resource use and environmental conservation, have long been a source of legal contention. Their exact status and

Treaties between tribes and the federal government, particularly concerning resource use and environmental conservation, have long been a source of legal contention. Their exact status and attendant rights generate significant tension, especially regarding state obligations.

Recently, an equally divided Supreme Court affirmed states' duty to manage resources consistent with tribal treaty rights. This ruling impacts states like Washington, which has resisted requirements from the Stevens' treaties, affirming tribal salmon fishing rights. The critical question remains: what additional state obligations ensure resource sustainability, especially amidst climate disruption? Consistent enforcement benefits all, illuminating the state's trust duties to its people.

Universities are increasingly addressing the interconnected challenges of pandemics, racial justice, and climate change. Dr. Cynthia Klein-Banai, a dynamic change agent and collaborative leader,

Universities are increasingly addressing the interconnected challenges of pandemics, racial justice, and climate change. Dr. Cynthia Klein-Banai, a dynamic change agent and collaborative leader, founded the UIC Office of Sustainability twelve years ago to tackle these issues.

Her team provides institutional value by supporting sustainability planning, projects, and reporting, enhancing UIC’s mission of student success, public health, and community service. The Office promotes UIC’s Climate Commitments—Carbon Neutral, Zero Waste, Net Zero Water, and Biodiverse University—advancing sustainable infrastructure through various initiatives.

Dr. Klein-Banai holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences from UIC, where she also serves as an adjunct assistant professor. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National Park, demonstrate our capacity to restore biodiversity and coexist with the natural world. This video explores the power of awareness and action, no matter how small.

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As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings. This panel will address the challenges of redeveloping these structures, explore better financial tools and incentives, suggest in-fill considerations, and discuss streamlining processes to attract private investment and restore buildings to full service.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art) will moderate the discussion.

CISL CEO Clare Shine interviewed James Bacchus, WTO co-founder and law professor, on the need for collaboration, reforms, and the WTO's role in achieving COP goals. Recorded live at CISL's

CISL CEO Clare Shine interviewed James Bacchus, WTO co-founder and law professor, on the need for collaboration, reforms, and the WTO's role in achieving COP goals. Recorded live at CISL's sustainably retrofitted Entopia building, this discussion reflects CISL's mission to partner with business and governments. They develop leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy, aiming for net zero, nature restoration, and resilient societies.

For over three decades, CISL has built leadership capacity and fostered collaborations to accelerate a sustainable future. Discover more resources and publications from CISL here.

The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not represent an official position of CISL or the University of Cambridge.

Our latest Live Conversation featured Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, author of *Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health*. She shared profound insights on how

Our latest Live Conversation featured Dr. Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, author of *Zoobiquity: The Astonishing Connection Between Human and Animal Health*. She shared profound insights on how nature's strategies, informed by evolutionary biology and animal behavior, can enhance human health, resilience, and well-being, bridging veterinary and human medicine.

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