Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for

Plastic and synthetic debris are silently choking our oceans, posing horrific impacts on marine wildlife and ecosystems. As an island continent, marine debris is particularly important for Australia. Creatures become entangled, drown, or ingest concentrated toxins, jeopardizing the food chain. Plastics also transport and introduce new species into environments.

To address this critical issue, the CSIRO research team spearheaded the world-first Marine Debris Survey, studying plastic pollution along Australia's coastline. This vital research was published on September 9, 2012, by ABC Catalyst.

Green colonialism impacts the Indigenous Sámi of northern Europe, with large-scale renewable energy and conservation projects built on ancestral lands without full consent. Wind farms,

Green colonialism impacts the Indigenous Sámi of northern Europe, with large-scale renewable energy and conservation projects built on ancestral lands without full consent. Wind farms, “green” mineral mining, and hydroelectric dams disrupt traditional livelihoods like reindeer herding. Framed as sustainable, these projects often dispossess Sámi, marginalizing their knowledge, rights, and self-determination for climate action. This issue was investigated by Tristen Taylor, Ingrid Gercama, and Nathalie Bertrams in “Green Colonialism: How New Mines in Sweden Threaten the Sámi.”

An image shows Sámi reindeer herder and joik singer Lars-Ánte Kuhmunen in a corral near Rensjön, Sweden, photographed by Nathalie Bertrams. Kuhmunen's 2005 album, "Birrasis," produced by Georg Buljio, is used with permission.

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks with Malkia John, a Kenyan engineer, feminist tech advocate, and ITU160 Gender Champion.

Malkia shares her journey, from childhood tech curiosity to founding Sauti Salama. Her platform uses AI and digital tools to strengthen gender-based violence (GBV) response in Kenya. The episode highlights AI for social good, emphasizing local experiences in global tech discussions.

Listen on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kOoZz9UskxulMdyadWlBU?si=fe0d1c42013c4e1a), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/itu-future-innovators/id1574552765?l=en-GB&i=1000763037982), or [Soundcloud](https://on.soundcloud.com/IY4XGrGCLcTNOTErha). Explore more about ITU's work for women and girls [here](https://www.itu.int/initiatives/gender-equality/).

On April 23, 2026, the FAO’s Office of Innovation hosted a global webinar for International Girls in ICT Day. This event, part of a worldwide initiative led by the International

On April 23, 2026, the FAO’s Office of Innovation hosted a global webinar for International Girls in ICT Day. This event, part of a worldwide initiative led by the International Telecommunication Union and aligned with the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, highlighted the empowerment of girls in ICT as both an equity issue and a strategic investment for future agrifood systems.

The webinar featured opening remarks by Henry van Burgsteden, Senior Innovation Officer, and moderation by Alessia Correani, Innovation Officer. A diverse panel included Huda Alsahi (FAO), Isabella Chancahuana Castillo (youth leadership, WFF & Huawei), and Buyiswa Twala (CEO, Agrigreat Soiltech&Envirocare), providing valuable insights.

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Biomimicry challenges conventional design and innovation, prompting us to rethink fundamental concepts like knowledge origin, nature's role, and our place on Earth.

Explore these ideas

Biomimicry challenges conventional design and innovation, prompting us to rethink fundamental concepts like knowledge origin, nature's role, and our place on Earth.

Explore these ideas further in Dr. Henry Dicks' fascinating article, "Biomimicry and Philosophy."

Learn more about the Biomimicry Institute and connect with us on social media: Biomimicry.org, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The Zetema Project, discuss their strategies for coping with this historic crisis.

This program is generously supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the Canet Foundation, and other funders. For more information, including videos, events, membership, and donation options, visit the Commonwealth Club website. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Kris Gasteratos, founder of the Cellular Agriculture Society (CAS) and author of "90 Reasons," recently met with Suzette Bishop at Google NY. Their discussion focused on lab-grown meat, cellular

Kris Gasteratos, founder of the Cellular Agriculture Society (CAS) and author of "90 Reasons," recently met with Suzette Bishop at Google NY. Their discussion focused on lab-grown meat, cellular agriculture, and Project CMF.

Project CMF (Cell-based Meat Facility) is a CAS design initiative conceptualizing New York's meat production by 2040, where animal cells are farmed instead of animals. Over a dozen leading cell-based meat scientists were consulted to create an ambitious yet realistic vision. Kris Gasteratos is the Lead Concept Designer, with Mihai Iacubovschi as Lead Visual Designer.

For more information on Kris, CAS, and Project CMF, visit: cellag.org

Physicist Michio Kaku argues humanity faces an extinction threat from Mother Nature and the laws of physics, making space travel our ultimate destiny. Citing Isaac Asimov's question and the 99.99%

Physicist Michio Kaku argues humanity faces an extinction threat from Mother Nature and the laws of physics, making space travel our ultimate destiny. Citing Isaac Asimov's question and the 99.99% extinction rate of species, Kaku believes our survival depends on exploring beyond known physics. For more insights, subscribe to Big Think Edge: http://bit.ly/bigthinkedge

Dr. Kaku, co-founder of string field theory and a New York Times bestselling author, explores these themes in his latest book, "The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth": https://amzn.to/2N8dQ3G. For licensing or further reading, visit Executive Interviews: https://www.executiveinterviews.biz/rightsholders/bigthink/ or Big Think: https://bigthink.com/videos/99-99-of-species-go-extinct-what-is-humanitys-future.

California achieved its goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2016, four years ahead of schedule. In this talk, Robert Epstein, co-founder of Environmental Entrepreneurs, discusses the

California achieved its goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2016, four years ahead of schedule. In this talk, Robert Epstein, co-founder of Environmental Entrepreneurs, discusses the state's strategies for an additional 40% reduction by 2030.

Epstein analyzes what is and is not working in California's climate efforts, and examines its crucial role in reducing worldwide emissions across both developing and developed nations. Watch the full discussion on UCTV.

Alice Maggio, an advocate for place-based currencies and local economies, uses an apple tree metaphor to describe the factors essential for a healthy, sustainable economy. Her work focuses on

Alice Maggio, an advocate for place-based currencies and local economies, uses an apple tree metaphor to describe the factors essential for a healthy, sustainable economy. Her work focuses on educating communities about the role of local financial tools in fostering vibrant, just, and sustainable economies.

From 2012-2017, Alice served as Director of Programs and Executive Director of BerkShares, the Berkshire region’s local currency, at the Schumacher Center for a New Economics. She has been interviewed by PBS NewsHour and the History Channel, and represented her work at international conferences.

A graduate of Wesleyan University, Alice is currently pursuing her Master's at Tufts. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.