The WTDC-25 Plenary's High-Level Segment featured H.E. Mr. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office

The WTDC-25 Plenary's High-Level Segment featured H.E. Mr. Iván Emilio de Jesús Ogando Lora.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Ogando Lora addressed the segment. The event took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 18 November 2025.

At a 2023 hearing, Rep. Ralph Norman cheered bat extinction, despite over 6 million northern long-eared bats dying since 2006 from white-nose syndrome. This epidemic, the worst wildlife disease

At a 2023 hearing, Rep. Ralph Norman cheered bat extinction, despite over 6 million northern long-eared bats dying since 2006 from white-nose syndrome. This epidemic, the worst wildlife disease outbreak in North American history, currently has no cure.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, believes human welfare is deeply linked to nature's vast diversity. We work through science, law, and creative media to protect species on the brink of extinction, ensuring a future where the wild thrives.

For more information, action opportunities, and social media links, visit our website: biologicaldiversity.org. You can also email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

This month's call will explore whether carbon fee and dividend can bridge the Republican-Democrat divide. We'll hear from Dr. Ray Ward, a Republican state representative and family physician from

This month's call will explore whether carbon fee and dividend can bridge the Republican-Democrat divide. We'll hear from Dr. Ray Ward, a Republican state representative and family physician from Utah, who champions this policy. Earlier this year, Dr. Ward co-signed a Deseret News op-ed with two dozen other Utah Republicans, endorsing carbon fee and dividend as a viable climate solution.

For more details, access CCL's October Action Sheet, the October Pre-Call Video, and the Deseret News Republican Carbon Dividends Op-Ed. You can also register for the November 13-14 Conference or learn about the President Biden Campaign.

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of

Sister Elizabeth Brandreth offers the opening prayer, followed by Madeleine Para, President of Citizens' Climate Lobby, who kicks off the conference. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv, Bishop of Lexington, delivers the keynote.

Bishop Stowe advocates for elevating care of creation as a core Church doctrine and a key pro-life issue, serving as Episcopal Advisor for the Catholic Committee of Appalachia and Bishop President of Pax Christi USA. CCL's Dr. Danny Richter will converse with Ambassador Francis Rooney, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and a Republican sponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez,

People of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation yet remain underrepresented in environmental organizations and discussions. This month, we feature Andrés Jimenez, Executive Director of Green2.0, an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in environmental justice conversations.

Jimenez brings extensive experience, having previously served as Senior Director of Government Affairs for Citizens' Climate Lobby, Associate Director of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy, and worked on Capitol Hill for Reps. Linda Sanchez and Howard Berman.

For more information: CCL's May Action Sheet, CCL's June Conference, May Pre Call Video.

Civil rights icons Bill Moyers and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) reunited to share experiences and revelations from the

Civil rights icons Bill Moyers and Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) reunited to share experiences and revelations from the historic March on Washington, which they both attended 50 years prior.

At just 23, Lewis, then leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, was the youngest and most defiant of the featured speakers at the momentous event.

This text, published on February 10, 2016, summarizes remarks made by Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence. Her statements were recorded on February 6,

This text, published on February 10, 2016, summarizes remarks made by Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence. Her statements were recorded on February 6, 2016, at the Progressive Congress 2016.

Rep. Lawrence asserted that the Flint water crisis is a symptom of a larger, neglected infrastructure crisis. She highlighted that this systemic issue primarily impacts the country's poorest communities.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a former Bioneers participant, organizer, and activist, shares her "inside-outside" theory of change in a personal video. This approach, developed as an organizer and

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a former Bioneers participant, organizer, and activist, shares her "inside-outside" theory of change in a personal video. This approach, developed as an organizer and employed as a legislator, aims to build power and enact policy shifts. She chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, representing Washington's 7th District.

As the first South Asian American woman elected to the House, Rep. Jayapal is a highly influential leader on progressive policies, including immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate. Her work builds on decades of advocacy for women's, immigrant, and human rights. She authored "Use the Power You Have." Learn more at Bioneers.org.

U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), an original cosponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 2307), champions climate policies to drastically reduce carbon, address environmental

U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), an original cosponsor of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 2307), champions climate policies to drastically reduce carbon, address environmental injustice, and transition to clean energy. He serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce and is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

Support this vital legislation. Email your member of Congress to cosponsor H.R. 2307 using our online tool: Email Congress.