Indigenous women are leading global efforts to uphold Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in interactions with financial institutions and corporations. These

Indigenous women are leading global efforts to uphold Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in interactions with financial institutions and corporations. These institutions often perpetuate human and Indigenous rights violations, particularly in extractive industries. A recent event highlighted the need for these entities to implement FPIC, Indigenous rights, and due diligence, while investing in climate justice solutions centered on Traditional Ecological Knowledge.

Given the climate crisis, respecting Indigenous knowledge, ways of life, and FPIC—including the right to say “no” to extraction—is paramount, as 80% of Earth's biodiversity remains on Indigenous lands. This discussion took place at a formal side-event of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2022, featuring Indigenous women leaders and global advocates like Sônia Guajajara and Casey Camp-Horinek.

Decentralized solutions for biodegradable waste management effectively lower carbon footprints by reducing transport. However, they lack economies of scale and face financing challenges in regions

Decentralized solutions for biodegradable waste management effectively lower carbon footprints by reducing transport. However, they lack economies of scale and face financing challenges in regions without established service fees. This creates an urgent need for alternative funding models.

Carbon financing is emerging as a strong fit, leveraging the significant carbon savings these decentralized solutions provide. Sandeep R Choudhury, Co-Founder of VNV Advisory and a sustainability professional, champions mobilizing such financing to ensure climate action is financially viable. This discussion was part of a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism,

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism, "food apartheid," and the vital role of the Black farming movement in fostering environmental sustainability and worker cooperatives to ensure healthy, local food access for all.

Executive Director Doria Robinson (Urban Tilth) and Andrea Talley (Mandela Grocery Cooperative) shared insights on farming and food access for BIPOC communities. Noted author Natalie Baszile (*Queen Sugar*, *We Are Each Other's Harvest*) moderated. This program was supported by San Francisco Foundation's Bay Area Leads donors. Become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership

Social media significantly influences public opinion and policy. Join this session to learn effective tips for discussing carbon pricing on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and help boost this

Social media significantly influences public opinion and policy. Join this session to learn effective tips for discussing carbon pricing on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, and help boost this crucial online conversation.

Your guide is Ashley Hunt-Martorano, CCL Marketing Manager. Ashley co-founded CCL's Long Island chapter in 2012 and previously organized annual conferences. She now ensures CCL's core character is evident across all marketing, including social media.

Discover more about Ashley's extensive background at her full bio.

Despite clear economic and environmental benefits, Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models are not scaling as expected within the circular economy. The anticipated surge in these innovative business

Despite clear economic and environmental benefits, Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models are not scaling as expected within the circular economy. The anticipated surge in these innovative business models has yet to materialize.

The Circular Economy Show addresses this challenge with Mats Linder and Marta Bergfors from Stena Circular Consulting. They delve into their report, which outlines the difficulties in scaling PaaS and provides actionable solutions for businesses. For more information, read Stena's full report: Product-as-a-Service Report.

Endangered Blanding's turtle hatchlings begin their journey into the wild. These turtles can live 80 years, but their population is critically threatened by predation, disease, habitat

Endangered Blanding's turtle hatchlings begin their journey into the wild. These turtles can live 80 years, but their population is critically threatened by predation, disease, habitat destruction, and human collection.

In 2011, a Center petition secured CITES protection for Blanding's turtles. The Center, joined by renowned scientists like E.O. Wilson, further petitioned in 2012 for U.S. Endangered Species Act protection for the turtle and 52 other threatened amphibians and reptiles.

While not yet federally protected in the U.S., Blanding's turtles are safeguarded by state laws in several states.

A Kenyan company is transforming human faeces into eco-fuel, offering a sustainable energy alternative that combats deforestation. This innovative approach addresses energy demand while protecting

A Kenyan company is transforming human faeces into eco-fuel, offering a sustainable energy alternative that combats deforestation. This innovative approach addresses energy demand while protecting forests.

The revolutionary fuel, made from human waste, sawdust, and rose waste, burns twice as long as local charcoal with one-third of the emissions. Each tonne sold saves approximately 88 trees, prevents pollution, and creates local jobs.

This initiative, part of the #OurPlanet collaboration with the World Economic Forum, highlights what's possible in tackling climate change and restoring nature.

Beyond Plastics hosted a discussion with investigative journalist Sharon Lerner and former 3M scientist Kris Hansen. Hansen discovered PFOS/PFAS "forever chemicals" in public blood. Lerner's

Beyond Plastics hosted a discussion with investigative journalist Sharon Lerner and former 3M scientist Kris Hansen. Hansen discovered PFOS/PFAS "forever chemicals" in public blood. Lerner's expose, published in ProPublica and The New Yorker, detailed Hansen's research and revealed 3M had suppressed evidence of the chemicals' widespread presence decades earlier.

The discussion addressed critical questions: What is PFOS? How did it contaminate nearly everyone, including newborns? What are its health and environmental impacts, its link to plastics, and what protective measures can be taken?

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized

On March 31, 2014, the Tennessee House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to establish a state licensing program for legal hemp cultivation. Sponsor Rep. Jeremy Faison emphasized hemp's historical benefits and cited the recent U.S. Farm Bill, which permits states to regulate production and allows universities to conduct studies.

The legislation passed with an 88-5 vote. Following its approval, Faison distributed various hemp products, such as breakfast cereal, soap, cooking oil, and twine, to legislative leaders, showcasing the plant's diverse applications.

The Women in the Workplace 2015 study, published April 11, 2016, offers insights from 118 large companies and nearly 30,000 employees. This comprehensive report, a collaboration between LeanIn.Org

The Women in the Workplace 2015 study, published April 11, 2016, offers insights from 118 large companies and nearly 30,000 employees. This comprehensive report, a collaboration between LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company, builds on similar 2012 research.

It examines the state of women in corporate America, aiming to encourage female leadership and foster gender equality in the workplace. For more information, visit womenintheworkplace.com.