Bananas are the world’s most exported and consumed fresh fruit. Ensuring a just and resilient supply chain increasingly relies on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), especially as new EU

Bananas are the world’s most exported and consumed fresh fruit. Ensuring a just and resilient supply chain increasingly relies on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), especially as new EU regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandate compliance across the banana sector.

A webinar, organized by Victor Prada and Valeria Villacorta, examines how integrating Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) into HRDD strengthens business performance, enhances worker well-being, and fosters resilient, equitable supply chains. This human rights-based, gender-sensitive approach improves operational efficiency, reduces costs, and boosts worker productivity and loyalty.

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FAO champions multistakeholder partnerships to build sustainable food and agriculture systems, addressing hunger, climate change, and rural poverty. The World Banana Forum (WBF) exemplifies this,

FAO champions multistakeholder partnerships to build sustainable food and agriculture systems, addressing hunger, climate change, and rural poverty. The World Banana Forum (WBF) exemplifies this, showcasing the banana sector as a global model for inclusive, climate-smart value chains. This collaboration among producers, governments, and retailers advances sustainability, fairness, and resilience through initiatives like living wages and responsible purchasing.

This event aims to raise awareness of partnerships' role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote the WBF as a replicable model for other agricultural sectors. For more information, visit the FAO Partnerships page and the World Banana Forum.

This panel, part of the inaugural B Corp Global Climate Summit, aimed to redefine business's role in fostering a just, equitable, and zero-carbon future. Emphasizing Justice, Equity, Diversity,

This panel, part of the inaugural B Corp Global Climate Summit, aimed to redefine business's role in fostering a just, equitable, and zero-carbon future. Emphasizing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles, the summit sought to advance the business sector's understanding and practice of Climate Justice through human-centered approaches.

The discussion featured global climate justice leaders, prioritizing those on the frontlines. They explored critical questions for businesses: understanding climate change impacts, identifying key focus areas for climate justice efforts, and determining actions with the greatest positive impact. The panel also conveyed direct messages to businesses engaged in climate justice, offering vital perspectives from diverse communities worldwide.

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal thoughts and life experiences—the person behind the stardom.

She will discuss her new book of poems, "When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance." This collection, a personal diary in poetry, shares reflections from her childhood, cherished memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Mimi Fariña.

Join us for a unique look into the reminiscences of this iconic artist. Joan Baez will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

Glenn Jampol, President of the Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), shares his journey from Berkeley to Costa Rica,

Glenn Jampol, President of the Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), shares his journey from Berkeley to Costa Rica, where he founded Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn. This "Boutique" hotel in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, built on sustainable standards, is now recognized by the New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the best hotels in the world." It also features 35 acres of certified organic, shade-grown coffee, processed on-site.

Glenn's interview was videotaped by Barry Heidt of sustainabletv, with editing support from Tom Hopkins of Sustainable Today. The recording took place at The International Ecotourism Society's (TIES) 2010 ESTC event in Portland, Oregon, from September 8-10, 2010.

Glenn Jampol, President of Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), presented on "The Role and Challenges of Certified Sustainable Tourism..." at the 2010

Glenn Jampol, President of Cámara Nacional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO), presented on "The Role and Challenges of Certified Sustainable Tourism..." at the 2010 EcoTourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Portland, Oregon. His talk was part of a panel sponsored by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).

In 1985, Jampol founded Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Inn in Santa Bárbara de Heredia, Costa Rica. This "Boutique" hotel, based on early sustainable standards, is now lauded by the New York Times and Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the best hotels in the world." It also boasts 35 acres of certified shade-grown organic coffee, cultivated and roasted on-site.

The presentation was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

A video collection features academics and students sharing their insights on circular design and its application using the Circular Design Guide. These videos aim to inspire educators to integrate

A video collection features academics and students sharing their insights on circular design and its application using the Circular Design Guide. These videos aim to inspire educators to integrate circular design into their curricula.

The Circular Design Guide is a free online tool providing 24 downloadable methods, case studies, and resources for implementing circular design principles. It's applicable across diverse contexts.

Start exploring this valuable resource today: https://www.circulardesignguide.com/

Treaties between tribes and the federal government, particularly concerning resource use and environmental conservation, have long been a source of legal contention. Their exact status and

Treaties between tribes and the federal government, particularly concerning resource use and environmental conservation, have long been a source of legal contention. Their exact status and attendant rights generate significant tension, especially regarding state obligations.

Recently, an equally divided Supreme Court affirmed states' duty to manage resources consistent with tribal treaty rights. This ruling impacts states like Washington, which has resisted requirements from the Stevens' treaties, affirming tribal salmon fishing rights. The critical question remains: what additional state obligations ensure resource sustainability, especially amidst climate disruption? Consistent enforcement benefits all, illuminating the state's trust duties to its people.

Zharin Moreno explains that the right to food encompasses both production and consumption, framing hunger as a result of political choices and state responsibility. She stresses that this right

Zharin Moreno explains that the right to food encompasses both production and consumption, framing hunger as a result of political choices and state responsibility. She stresses that this right should guide public policies, offering a shared language for vulnerable communities to participate in shaping food systems.

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Anthony Torres is a Washington, DC-based community organizer who mobilizes thousands of volunteers to advocate for climate justice, fossil fuel resistance, and environmental protection. He has

Anthony Torres is a Washington, DC-based community organizer who mobilizes thousands of volunteers to advocate for climate justice, fossil fuel resistance, and environmental protection. He has organized diverse actions, from a dance party protest outside Ivanka Trump's home to a vigil for Hurricane Harvey victims and a sit-in at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's office. Torres strives to build accessible narratives that highlight shared humanity while addressing race, class, and gender disparities.

Additionally, Torres serves as the campaign representative for the Sierra Club’s Responsible Trade Program, advocating for an equitable NAFTA agreement that benefits the environment, workers, and communities. He is also a trustee for the Progressive Workers Union, representing Sierra Club employees.