Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions

Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions with the next 50 to 100 years in mind.

Such leaders must identify and support initiatives that ensure long-term environmental and social well-being.

On March 7, 2017, Arctic sea ice reached a record low winter maximum, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). This followed a warm winter. Globally, combined Arctic

On March 7, 2017, Arctic sea ice reached a record low winter maximum, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). This followed a warm winter. Globally, combined Arctic and Antarctic sea ice levels hit their lowest point since satellite measurements began in 1979, specifically on February 13.

This public domain video, produced by Kathryn Mersmann, features music by Michael Holborn and William Henries. Additional visualizations are available for download from the Scientific Visualization Studio. For more content, subscribe to the NASA Goddard YouTube channel.

This program explores the critical shift from "me" to "we" to overcome divisions and foster a collective destiny where everyone belongs. It features a deep conversation between Angela Glover

This program explores the critical shift from "me" to "we" to overcome divisions and foster a collective destiny where everyone belongs. It features a deep conversation between Angela Glover Blackwell and john a. powell, leaders in building a multicultural democracy.

Angela Glover Blackwell is Founder-in-Residence at PolicyLink, advancing racial and economic equity. John a. powell directs the Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley and co-founded the Poverty & Race Research Action Council. This episode is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series, with additional resources available.

Climate change pioneers John Elkington, Bjorn Stigson, Doug Miller, and David Suzuki anticipate worsening conditions before improvement. They fear significant progress remains elusive.

True

Climate change pioneers John Elkington, Bjorn Stigson, Doug Miller, and David Suzuki anticipate worsening conditions before improvement. They fear significant progress remains elusive.

True unity on climate action, they suggest, will only emerge once daily life is disrupted, and individuals fully grasp the direct link between their actions and environmental consequences.

John Holdren, a Harvard professor of environmental science and policy, believes that addressing climate change is a solvable challenge.

However, he suggests the Green New Deal might

John Holdren, a Harvard professor of environmental science and policy, believes that addressing climate change is a solvable challenge.

However, he suggests the Green New Deal might overcomplicate these efforts if it simultaneously pursues ambitious goals such as universal jobs, education, and healthcare.

Former BP CEO John Browne agrees that current progress falls short of meeting deadlines set by the latest climate science.

He suggests that accelerating conservation efforts, particularly

Former BP CEO John Browne agrees that current progress falls short of meeting deadlines set by the latest climate science.

He suggests that accelerating conservation efforts, particularly by replacing outdated technologies with newer ones, could help achieve these critical goals.

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is essential to prevent catastrophic climate failure.

Tamara Lorincz highlighted over two trillion dollars annually spent on military operations and resource extraction. Dr. Amara Eniya explained how climate crisis-driven droughts and floods compound national debt, crippling nations struggling to meet basic needs. John D. Liu, representing Commonland, showcased global efforts to restore land and hydrological cycles.

Edited by Mike Coe; Produced by Dale Walkonen; Music by David Fesliyan. For more information, visit the Commonland Foundation and the FacingFuture Library.

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a

This visualization illustrates the rise in global temperatures from 1880 through the end of 2013. NASA scientists report that 2013 tied for the seventh warmest year since 1880, continuing a significant long-term warming trend. Notably, with the exception of 1998, the ten warmest years on record have all occurred since 2000, with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest.

The visualization displays a running five-year average global temperature, compared to a 1951-1980 baseline. A color-coded map shows surface temperature anomalies, with red indicating higher and blue indicating lower than normal temperatures. Credits include Animator Lori Perkins, Producer Leslie McCarthy, and Scientists James Hansen Ph.D. and Patrick Lynch.

COP discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation have proven ineffective. Instead, planetary-scale action is crucial for restoring natural ecological function. John D. Liu leads this

COP discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation have proven ineffective. Instead, planetary-scale action is crucial for restoring natural ecological function. John D. Liu leads this effort, engaging thousands across over 80 global restoration projects.

Nick Breeze, author of COPOUT, and Liu explore ways to protect Earth’s vital systems. This program, from COP29 in Baku, includes an inspiring clip from "The Flourishing Path" featuring Jane Goodall.

Resources: John D. Liu & eco-restoration: Ecosystem Restoration Communities, KNAW Academia. Order Nick Breeze's COPOUT: Goodreads. Jane Goodall's work: JaneGoodall.org. Climate change info: FacingFuture Library.