The "Future of Sustainability 2020" webinar, held on July 22, 2020, explored whether COVID-19 accelerated or challenged the transition to a sustainable future. The crisis, devastating lives and

The "Future of Sustainability 2020" webinar, held on July 22, 2020, explored whether COVID-19 accelerated or challenged the transition to a sustainable future. The crisis, devastating lives and economies—particularly informal ones—also presented a historic opportunity to reimagine how we rebuild.

Forum for the Future urged businesses, governments, and communities to create a more just, sustainable, and resilient world. Drawing on annual research, they highlighted the "Transform" trajectory as the sole path to achieve these systems. This approach recognizes interdependent challenges, aiming to shift political, economic, and social systems for human and planetary health, justice, and economic resilience. Now is the time for this transformative change.

Wallace Black Elk emphasized that humans are inherently born with love, kindness, generosity, and a giving spirit. Connie Baxter Marlow, author of "Walking in Trust: Radical Childrearing,"

Wallace Black Elk emphasized that humans are inherently born with love, kindness, generosity, and a giving spirit. Connie Baxter Marlow, author of "Walking in Trust: Radical Childrearing," highlighted trust as fundamental to harmonious living and a new way of being. She asserted that each child inherently knows their path, advocating trust in a loving universe.

This philosophy aligns with a Native American approach to discovery, urging individuals to listen to circumstances and observe signs. Themes of healing separation and courage were also central to their discussion. These insights were shared by Wallace Black Elk, Connie Baxter Marlow, and Sally Ranney in Aspen, Colorado, on July 13, 1998, as excerpts from "REALITY CHECK!"

The "Future of Sustainability 2020" webinar, held on July 8, 2020, explored how the radical disruption of the COVID-19 crisis can drive a truly sustainable, just, and resilient

The "Future of Sustainability 2020" webinar, held on July 8, 2020, explored how the radical disruption of the COVID-19 crisis can drive a truly sustainable, just, and resilient future.

Forum for the Future believes reverting to "business-as-usual" would be tragic. This moment offers an unprecedented opportunity to reinvent the future, and they call on business, governments, civil society, and communities to seize it for a more just, sustainable, and resilient world.

The discussion featured Dr. Sally Uren, CEO of Forum for the Future, co-host Hannah Pathak, and other leading experts from organizations including Laudes Foundation, Innovate UK, Bettys and Taylors, and Unilever.

The latest "Living Between Worlds" broadcast, live from Sustainable Brands, featured Raphael Bemporad, Dr. Sally Uren, Daniel Aronson, and other experts. It explored the state of sustainability,

The latest "Living Between Worlds" broadcast, live from Sustainable Brands, featured Raphael Bemporad, Dr. Sally Uren, Daniel Aronson, and other experts. It explored the state of sustainability, practitioner challenges, and Raphael's impactful "enrichment vs. extraction" framework, which has already influenced participants.

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The World Banana Forum (WBF) Secretariat hosted a webinar on Sustainable Water Management in Banana Producing Systems. It highlighted efficient water use in production and post-harvest, addressing

The World Banana Forum (WBF) Secretariat hosted a webinar on Sustainable Water Management in Banana Producing Systems. It highlighted efficient water use in production and post-harvest, addressing challenges like irrigation efficiency, packing house consumption, and climate variability.

Experts shared innovative practices, including precision irrigation, sensor-based management, and digital tools. These aim to boost water efficiency, strengthen resilience, and foster sustainable banana value chains.

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The Global Soil Doctors Programme, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its Global Soil Partnership (GSP), will launch in Colombia in 2025. Supported

The Global Soil Doctors Programme, developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its Global Soil Partnership (GSP), will launch in Colombia in 2025. Supported by the World Banana Forum (WBF) and funded by Kaufland, the initiative collaborates with AGROSAVIA, the Ministry of Agriculture, ASBAMA, EMPREBANCOOP, the University of La Guajira, and AUGURA.

This program strengthens small-scale banana and plantain producers through practical, peer-to-peer training. It aims to combat soil degradation, enhance sustainable management, boost productivity, and improve rural livelihoods.

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The FAO Global Soil Doctors Programme and its Global Soil Partnership (GSP) will launch in Colombia in 2025. Supported by the World Banana Forum (WBF) and funded by Kaufland, the program involves

The FAO Global Soil Doctors Programme and its Global Soil Partnership (GSP) will launch in Colombia in 2025. Supported by the World Banana Forum (WBF) and funded by Kaufland, the program involves AGROSAVIA, the Ministry of Agriculture, and other key partners. Through practical producer-to-producer training, it aims to empower small banana and plantain farmers to combat soil degradation, improve sustainable management, and enhance productivity and rural livelihoods.

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Hear from three young Indigenous women who are strengthening institutions through media and contributing to sustainable development in their communities.

Our panelists include: Estrella

Hear from three young Indigenous women who are strengthening institutions through media and contributing to sustainable development in their communities.

Our panelists include: Estrella Jhonaí Gutiérrez Vásquez (Mexico, Radio comunitaria Jënpoj), Zorayda Lorena Jamioy Tisoy (Colombia, Emisora Waishanya), and Ipiak Slendy Montanhuano Ushigua (Ecuador, Colegio Tsitsanu).

A panel discussion, hosted by The Democracy Collaborative, explores integrating Indigenous wisdom into a "next system" to address economic and political crises. This new system would center life

A panel discussion, hosted by The Democracy Collaborative, explores integrating Indigenous wisdom into a "next system" to address economic and political crises. This new system would center life and nature, drawing from non-capitalist social and economic forms.

The panel features Freida Jacques (Turtle Clan Mother, Onondaga Nation), Jeff Corntassel (Cherokee Nation, University of Victoria), and Miki'ala Catalfano (Hawai'i resident, co-director of Native Roots Network). Stephanie Gutierrez (Oglala Sioux Tribe, founder of Hope Nation LLC) moderates, with Joe Guinan (President, The Democracy Collaborative) providing the introduction.