The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” will be held in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European

The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” will be held in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European Commission (EC), and AccessibleEU Resource Centre, and hosted by Fundación ONCE, it marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and aligns with Spain's EU Presidency.

The forum gathers policymakers, academia, civil society, and industry to advance digital accessibility. Day one focuses on ICT accessibility, regulatory frameworks, and innovative solutions; day two explores web accessibility, universal design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies.

This platform strengthens knowledge, fosters partnerships, and shares best practices, driving an inclusive digital future. A registration link is available; on-site registration closes December 10.

The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” takes place in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European

The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” takes place in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European Commission (EC), and AccessibleEU, and hosted by Fundación ONCE, it marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This forum unites policymakers, academia, civil society, and industry to advance digital accessibility. The two-day agenda explores regulatory landscapes, UN approaches, innovative solutions, web accessibility, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Metaverse. It aims to strengthen knowledge, foster partnerships, and build cooperation for an inclusive digital future.

The registration link is available. On-site participation registration closes December 10.

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

His Excellency Bagdat Mussin, Minister

SDG Digital, held in New York on September 17, 2023, showcased digital technology solutions for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

His Excellency Bagdat Mussin, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, presented on SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Omar Al-Assouli, Strategic Policy Advisor at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), discussed SDG 16 (Peace and Strong Institutions).

The event was moderated by Sinead Bovell, Founder of Waye.

On September 17, 2023, over 75,000 supporters joined us in New York City with a giant monarch butterfly, sending an urgent message to U.S. policymakers ahead of the UN climate summit: end fossil

On September 17, 2023, over 75,000 supporters joined us in New York City with a giant monarch butterfly, sending an urgent message to U.S. policymakers ahead of the UN climate summit: end fossil fuel extraction and boldly address the climate emergency. The future of biodiversity and human health depend on this action.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to securing a future for all species. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity, and we use science, law, and creative media to protect the lands, waters, and climate essential for survival. For more information, visit our website or contact us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.

Lichens, a complex symbiosis of fungi and algae, are now recognized as intricate micro-ecosystems. Despite their ecological importance, these diverse organisms are often overlooked. They thrive in

Lichens, a complex symbiosis of fungi and algae, are now recognized as intricate micro-ecosystems. Despite their ecological importance, these diverse organisms are often overlooked. They thrive in varied habitats, from lush forests to the Sonoran Desert, which alone supports over a third of North America's lichen species.

Join lichen expert Dr. Frank Bungartz for a Speaker Series talk exploring what lichens are, where they are found, and their fundamental role in ecosystems. Dr. Bungartz, Collections Manager at ASU's Lichen Herbarium, will share insights from his extensive research on lichen diversity and function in regions like the Sonoran Desert, Galapagos, and Ecuador.

Companies developing lightweight structural materials seek sustainable alternatives. Strong By Form, a 2022 Ray of Hope Prize participant, offers a solution by applying the natural intelligence of

Companies developing lightweight structural materials seek sustainable alternatives. Strong By Form, a 2022 Ray of Hope Prize participant, offers a solution by applying the natural intelligence of tree structures to engineered wood. Their design-to-manufacturing technology combines digital design, structural optimization, and fabrication to produce lightweight, wood-based composite parts. This innovation replaces high-CO2 materials like concrete and steel across diverse applications.

For instance, their Woodflow-composite slabs can reduce concrete use by 30% and wood by 70% compared to conventional timber-concrete slabs. Strong By Form is also developing optimized wood-based connectors to eliminate metal in frame joints, creating lighter, 100% wood-based, and lower-CO2 structures.

Learn more: Strong By Form, AskNature Innovation, and Biomimicry Institute.

The Chumash, a maritime culture for millennia, built strong *tomol* plank canoes to navigate the Channel Islands' treacherous waters. European colonization nearly eradicated this craft through

The Chumash, a maritime culture for millennia, built strong *tomol* plank canoes to navigate the Channel Islands' treacherous waters. European colonization nearly eradicated this craft through forced assimilation. Today, Alan Salazar and his Chumash and Fernandeño Tataviam communities are revitalizing *tomol* building and paddling, passing vital knowledge to new generations.

Support the Tataviam Land Conservancy’s project to build two *tomols*. This initiative will unite the Fernandeño Tataviam and Chumash tribes through educational events and workshops focused on *tomol* craft, culture, and paddling. Please specify "Tomol Project" when donating at tataviam.land/donation/.

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Join Jeff Corwin as he explores climate change impacts, from California's drought-stricken Sierra Nevada and the Caldor Fire's aftermath, where he meets firefighters, to Washington State. There,

Join Jeff Corwin as he explores climate change impacts, from California's drought-stricken Sierra Nevada and the Caldor Fire's aftermath, where he meets firefighters, to Washington State. There, he highlights conservation efforts for the resourceful American beaver and the endangered Pygmy rabbit.

In Washington, Corwin joins the Tulalip Beaver Project, which humanely relocates beavers from conflict areas. Beavers are vital ecosystem engineers, building dams that increase water storage, filter pollutants, promote biodiversity, and create crucial salmon habitat. Nearly hunted to extinction, these resilient animals are now recovering, with the Tulalip Tribal Community leading successful wildlife management and research efforts.

Jeff Corwin joins Defenders of Wildlife in Boston to aid peregrine falcon recovery. At Deer Island's massive wastewater treatment plant, a nesting box on a 130-foot filtration tank provides a home

Jeff Corwin joins Defenders of Wildlife in Boston to aid peregrine falcon recovery. At Deer Island's massive wastewater treatment plant, a nesting box on a 130-foot filtration tank provides a home for these once-endangered birds, the fastest on Earth. This collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife showcases how ingenuity allows wildlife to thrive in urban settings.

Corwin, alongside Dr. Jacob Malcolm and biologist Dave Paulson, bands falcon chicks to track the species' remarkable comeback. Despite protective parents, the team successfully bands the young, contributing to a conservation success story. Massachusetts now boasts 50 known peregrine falcon pairs, many adapting to developed landscapes. Learn more at [Defenders of Wildlife](https://www.defenders.org/wildlifenation).

Join host Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation for an extraordinary avian adventure, celebrating North America's majestic birds and the dedicated conservation heroes fighting to save them. Corwin,

Join host Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation for an extraordinary avian adventure, celebrating North America's majestic birds and the dedicated conservation heroes fighting to save them. Corwin, teamed with Defenders of Wildlife, invites you to explore these feathered wonders.

Witness wild California Condors soaring over coastal cliffs, help a juvenile bald eagle return to the wild in Alaska, and aid efforts to save the salt marsh sparrow in Massachusetts. The journey also highlights veterinarians protecting owls from harmful pesticides, promising an amazing experience like no other.