The Center protects global biodiversity by applying U.S. and international law to conserve imperiled species worldwide. Endangered wildlife knows no borders, and our work addresses the extinction

The Center protects global biodiversity by applying U.S. and international law to conserve imperiled species worldwide. Endangered wildlife knows no borders, and our work addresses the extinction crisis wherever it occurs.

Learn about our efforts to safeguard African wildlife, from iconic elephants and giraffes to unique pangolins and sea cucumbers. We need your support to combat the wildlife trade fueling these extinctions. Our International Director, Sarah Uhlemann, and International Legal Director, Tanya Sanerib, will share insights into this vital work.

The Algerian community abroad demonstrates how diaspora can significantly contribute to the sustainable development of their country of origin.

This discussion featured insights from Malik

The Algerian community abroad demonstrates how diaspora can significantly contribute to the sustainable development of their country of origin.

This discussion featured insights from Malik FARAOUN (OPEC Fund), Anya BOUDAOUI (Finance expert), Mohamed SASSI (former Citibank VP), and Karim ZERIBI (Founder of the CMDA). Sarah CHARIF moderated the session.

Arniston, a charming coastal town on South Africa's South Coast, is home to Khoi and San descendants who make a living as small-scale fishers. Located near Cape Agulhas, Africa's southernmost tip,

Arniston, a charming coastal town on South Africa's South Coast, is home to Khoi and San descendants who make a living as small-scale fishers. Located near Cape Agulhas, Africa's southernmost tip, the area also features ancient fish traps dating back thousands of years.

Cultural Survival visited Arniston, meeting fisherwoman Rowina Europa, who highlighted climate change's impact on local fisherfolk. Sarah Niemand from nearby Buffeljagsbaai reiterated these concerns.

This segment was produced by Shaldon Ferris, featuring interviews with Rowina Europa and Sarah Niemand.

Join Dr. Tim Chapin, Dean of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University, for a thought-provoking discussion on July 16, 2019, in Annapolis. This Reimagining City Dock Speaker

Join Dr. Tim Chapin, Dean of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University, for a thought-provoking discussion on July 16, 2019, in Annapolis. This Reimagining City Dock Speaker Series event will explore how historic communities can integrate autonomous vehicles and shared mobility into their transportation systems and built environment.

Learn together what the arrival of driverless cars means for Annapolis. This engaging evening is sponsored by the City of Annapolis, Historic Annapolis, Maryland Hall, Severn Savings Bank, and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership. For more details, visit the City Dock Speaker Series page.

Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then

Sarah, an ELHS senior and future URI Ocean Engineering major, explores the often-overlooked human impact of plastic pollution. She begins with a brief history of plastic production, then highlights the pervasive issue of microplastics, exemplified by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Her main focus is on how plastic pollution directly affects human health. She concludes by offering actionable solutions to combat plastic waste and promote ocean conservation. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

System transformation begins by mapping key leverage points for change. Discover how Nike and Health Care Without Harm are driving significant improvements. Nike is eliminating hazardous chemical

System transformation begins by mapping key leverage points for change. Discover how Nike and Health Care Without Harm are driving significant improvements. Nike is eliminating hazardous chemical discharge from its supply chain by 2020, while Health Care Without Harm has built a collaborative network of 450 organizations across 52 countries to transform the healthcare industry. Both initiatives aim to enhance environmental and health outcomes, alongside their bottom lines.

These insights were shared at the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship, which unites leading social entrepreneurs with essential partners to accelerate learning, leverage, and large-scale social change.

Sarah Kusché, a spatial planner, focuses on how cities can innovate and be spatially planned to endure and mitigate climate change. Her expertise encompasses participatory planning and knowledge

Sarah Kusché, a spatial planner, focuses on how cities can innovate and be spatially planned to endure and mitigate climate change. Her expertise encompasses participatory planning and knowledge transfer, informed by her work in urban gardening, green education, and self-empowerment projects.

Kusché's scientific research explores African grassroots planning developments, informality, and South-to-North knowledge transfer. This presentation was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

In 1996, Sarah van Gelder and friends took a leap of faith, launching YES! Magazine from a garage. Sarah's motivation was to channel her creative skills

In 1996, Sarah van Gelder and friends took a leap of faith, launching YES! Magazine from a garage. Sarah's motivation was to channel her creative skills into a publication offering hopeful news and positive actions, providing an antidote to the disempowering negativity prevalent in commercial media.

Two decades later, YES! Magazine has become an indispensable, hope-infusing read for a growing segment of progressive-minded individuals. With a run of 50,000 copies per issue, it empowers readers who seek alternatives to mainstream media's often depressive narratives.

Explore seven tree varieties, along with helpful conifers and shrubs, that feed and shelter pollinators. This springtime parade will simplify your garden choices.

Sarah Blake, an HR

Explore seven tree varieties, along with helpful conifers and shrubs, that feed and shelter pollinators. This springtime parade will simplify your garden choices.

Sarah Blake, an HR professional with 20+ years in talent management, founded Earthology after studying Sustainability at Cambridge. She helps companies and individuals adopt sustainable practices, emphasizing SDG 17 and teamwork for climate action. Sarah enables businesses to be "Planet Positive," reducing risk, retaining staff, and increasing revenue. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of renowned Canadian scientist David Suzuki, developed a profound connection to nature early in life. In her lecture, she discusses her evolution as an

Severn Cullis-Suzuki, daughter of renowned Canadian scientist David Suzuki, developed a profound connection to nature early in life. In her lecture, she discusses her evolution as an environmentalist, emphasizing humanity's dangerous disconnection from the natural world that unequivocally sustains us.

Cullis-Suzuki argues that our collective arrogance and ignorance have pushed us to the brink of planetary disaster. She challenges individuals to confront their consumptive impact and explore ways to reduce their personal ecological footprint, urging a critical re-evaluation of our relationship with the planet.