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We live on a finite planet and sometimes our impact on it is greater than we realize. The seemingly isolated actions we take every day, from our choice of morning beverage to our choice of business practices, are often links in a chain of unusual connections we would never have imagined.

The bottom line: The health of business is directly connected to the health of the natural world. And both can grow and flourish—together.

From the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) We are on a straight-line trajectory that connects increased emissions to a much warmer and much stranger climate. Are there pathways for escaping from the up-escalator

(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) We are on a straight-line trajectory that connects increased emissions to a much warmer and much stranger climate. Are there pathways for escaping from the up-escalator of climate change? UC Berkeley Professor Bill Collins examines the key culprits, carbon dioxide and “black carbon” from ordinary diesel combustion. Series: "Cal Future Forum: Our Changing World" [12/2017] [Show ID: 33068]

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Since more than 15 years, Celine has been working on the reality of war crimes around the world. Through her work in the field, she has met many victims of war crimes, in particular victims of sexual

Since more than 15 years, Celine has been working on the reality of war crimes around the world. Through her work in the field, she has met many victims of war crimes, in particular victims of sexual violence and rape and has come to understand the limitations that exist in the ground to help these victims and properly prosecute their assaulters. In this talk, Celine Barden, Founder of WWoW explains how we can use technology to accelerate justice and more effectively fight sexual violence as a strategic tool of oppression in time of conflicts. The world and the international scene is pushing us to think differently on how to respond to rape and sexual violence as a war crime and the Back Up app of the WWoW allows for that: a tool that enables the international aid community to create a better impact and engage fit solutions that actually respond to the real needs of survivors, victims and the people on the ground. Céline Bardet is an international lawyer and criminal investigator specialized in war crimes, international crimes, justice and security issues. Currently, Céline works as an independant expert consultant for the United Nations, the European Union and other international institutions such as Interpol. She has a post graduate degree in International Public Law and International Criminal Law and also holds a diploma of International Criminal Investigation. She is a published author. In 2014, stroke by the massive use of sexual violence in war and fragile environment and the silence around it, she decided to found an NGO called “We are NOT Weapons of War” (WWoW) which aims to make rape as a weapon of war a global public issue by leading awareness campaigns and educating people about this organized process, and its consequences. WWoW also developed a tech tool The Back Up, an encrypted system of alert for survivors and support for investigator and activists enabling them to transfer in a secured manner, elements of information and pieces of evidence. The Back Up enable also survivors to get access to medical psycho social and legal services, where they are. The tool is using IA and the blockchain to ensure authentification of documents and legal cases. Celine Bardet is now creating a think and Do Tank agency called #DisruptJustice focused on international justice and security issues, and how innovation and technology may become the path to make justice and security sector more effective and fair to people it supposed to serve. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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For more information visit: www.ethicalcorp.com/awards The following video montage showcases some of the leading strategies from across the globe. Categories include; Supplier Engagement of the

For more information visit: www.ethicalcorp.com/awards The following video montage showcases some of the leading strategies from across the globe. Categories include; Supplier Engagement of the Year, Domestic Community Investment, Business to NGO Partnership and International Community Investment. Shortlisted companies include; Flex, Coop, Turkcell, NatWest, United Airlines, Nespresso, ING Bank and Maersk Line

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NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here:

NOTE FROM TED: TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Can a single tree make a difference? Robin’s TEDx Talk takes the audience on his journey of sustainability and the story of how he has managed to plant over 1’000’000 trees in 4 years. Robin Gnehm is an entrepreneur whose love for the outdoors and mother nature were the motivation to co-found the sustainable clothing line. The philosophy “Tree by Tree” allows Nikin Clothing to plant a tree for each product bought. Robin made his mission to inspire people to fight for what they believe is right and follow a sustainable day-to-day life by wearing affordable yet fair fashion. Robin Gnehm is an entrepreneur who his love for the outdoors and mother nature were the motivation to co-found the sustainable clothing line. The philosophy “Tree by Tree” allows Nikin Clothing to plant a tree for each product bought. Robin made his mission to inspire people to fight for what they believe is right and follow a sustainable day-to-day life by wearing affordable yet fair fashion. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Gideon Rosenblatt explores how companies can be good for the soul -- for customers, employees, and for keeping the bottom line aligned with the greater good. Jan 2012.TEDx Rainier.

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Insect numbers are in decline across the planet. Should we worry? Entomologist Marcus Byrne believes we should. Insects perform countless ecosystem services. These are little jobs in the background

Insect numbers are in decline across the planet. Should we worry? Entomologist Marcus Byrne believes we should. Insects perform countless ecosystem services. These are little jobs in the background that are massively important for our survival and that of the rest of the planet. So, what is the cause of this loss of insects? Marcus suggests that we don’t know for sure. The reasons could be anything from our widespread use of pesticides to habitat loss due to human-driven development. His research points strongly to the global increase of CO2 in the atmosphere as the most probable reason for this decline. In other words, rising CO2 levels could well be causing an insect apocalypse. We must see these findings as another strong motivation to reduce our CO2 output and safeguard the tiny creatures that run our planet. Marcus Byrne is a professor of entomology at Wits University, South Africa, where he teaches zoology and entomology. He grew up in the UK and despite being terrified of its limited fauna he avidly watched Jacques Cousteau and David Attenborough on the TV. Moving to South Africa, he got a job as a technician at the Dung Beetle Research Unit in Pretoria. At the time the unit was exporting African dung beetles to control dung-breeding flies in Australia. This experience opened his eyes to two wonderful aspects of insects; firstly biological control where one organism is used to control the population of another, and secondly dung beetles, which are enigmatic little insects that continue to entertain him to this day, 30 years after first encountering them. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Welcome to Recovery Cafe is a refuge of hope and healing where transformation and healing is always on the menu.  It's a place where people who have been ignored and not valued are given loving attention and valued. Good nutrition, connection, and community are the antidotes to isolation, loneliness, and recidivism.  Recovery Cafe is not a drop in center or a crisis clinic.  It is a membership organization where people are valued and come back to life!  After viewing the trailer visit their website.

 

 

 

 

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