The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. The assembly featured 25 panels showcasing diverse strategies for a healthy and just world.

One key panel, “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels,” held on June 26th, included experts such as Roishetta Sibley-Ozane, Heffa Schücking, Olivia Bisa Tirko (Chapra), Ayumi Fukakusa, and Michelle Cook (Diné). They discussed accelerating a bold, transformative path away from fossil fuels.

TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an

TEDx events are independently organized. Guidelines for organizers are detailed here. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event; learn more at ted.com/tedx.

John Lanier, Executive Director of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, continues his grandfather Ray C. Anderson's environmental legacy. He advocates for a holistic climate change approach, exemplified by Drawdown Georgia, which tackles emissions and social issues like unemployment and hunger.

Lanier serves on the Southface Institute board and authored “Mid-Course Correction Revisited,” an update to his grandfather’s book. He holds a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and economics from the University of Virginia.

John Trudell was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. His first CD features powerful spoken word. Learn more about this influential figure by exploring his

John Trudell was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. His first CD features powerful spoken word. Learn more about this influential figure by exploring his music and the documentary about his life, available here.

Trudell served as spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes during the 1969 Alcatraz takeover, broadcasting as *Radio Free Alcatraz*. Throughout the 1970s, he chaired the American Indian Movement.

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream"

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream" focused on a society at peace with its conscience, living in harmony with all life, and practicing compassionate ecosystem stewardship.

A powerful advocate for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future, Robbins has spoken at major conferences, received prestigious honors like the Rachel Carson Award, and appeared on national shows. He co-founded and presides over the Food Revolution Network, which empowers over 600,000 members to transform food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.

Recycling old clothes often isn't the sustainable choice it appears. Investigations reveal many "recycled" garments are transported globally, ending up in landfills and polluting

Recycling old clothes often isn't the sustainable choice it appears. Investigations reveal many "recycled" garments are transported globally, ending up in landfills and polluting communities.

Journalists, using tracking devices, found clothes from recycling bins accumulating in dumps worldwide. In Moldova, a second-hand shop owner discards 45% of donations, while a local landfill manager reported 50 meters of buried textile waste. This waste pollutes water, impacting residents like Irina, who uses it for her family. For more information, visit journeyman.tv/film/8396.

EARTH University's unique Entrepreneurial Program empowers students to create and run businesses. It emphasizes a balance of social, economic, and environmental perspectives.

This

EARTH University's unique Entrepreneurial Program empowers students to create and run businesses. It emphasizes a balance of social, economic, and environmental perspectives.

This initiative provides real-world business experience, aiming to develop job creators rather than just job seekers.

EARTH University President, Dr. José Zaglul, elaborates on this innovative program.

Anna Lappé is a respected author, educator, and sustainable food advocate, recognized by *Time*'s "eco" Who's-Who. As a founding principal of the Small Planet Institute and the