Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National Park, demonstrate our capacity to restore biodiversity and coexist with the natural world. This video explores the power of awareness and action, no matter how small.

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Called “the voice of the resistance” by The New York Times, writer, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit, the author of 20 books on feminism, western and indigenous history, popular

Called “the voice of the resistance” by The New York Times, writer, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit, the author of 20 books on feminism, western and indigenous history, popular power, social change and insurrection, hope and disaster, and most recently Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility, will discuss her view that the future will be decided by whether we act in the present—and she says we must act—to counter institutional inertia, fossil fuel interests, and political obstinacy.

Guided by her typical clear-eyed wisdom, Rebecca Solnit will lead our audience from discouragement to possibilities, from climate despair to climate hope. Solnit will be joined by co-editor and climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua and native Fijian Fenton Lutunatabua (participating virtually), calling on us to rise to the moment with the benefit of indigenous wisdom and by telling new stories.

In association with Bioneers 2023.

Speaker photo courtesy the speaker; illustrations by David Solnit.

March 22, 2023

Speakers

Rebecca Solnit
Author, Not Too Late, Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility

Introduction by Susan Haymer

Thelma Young Lutunatabua
Climate Activist (Participating via Zoom)

Fenton Lutunatabua
Native Fijian (Participating via Zoom)

Elizabeth Carney
Chair, Business and Leadership Member-led Forum, The Commonwealth Club of California


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In a candid interview with National Geographic, actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon discusses the global water crisis and his nonprofit's mission to end open-air defecation. Despite

In a candid interview with National Geographic, actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon discusses the global water crisis and his nonprofit's mission to end open-air defecation. Despite significant progress, nearly 950 million people still practice this public health hazard. Damon hopes that solutions like microfinancing will make open-air defecation a thing of the past by 2030.

Water.org promotes access to safe water and sanitation. Learn more at Water.org. This interview complements National Geographic's August 2017 story "A Place to Go": National Geographic Magazine.

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Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand,

Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand, supply, and gaps to develop effective national policies and strategies.

It will explore existing frameworks, concepts, and measurement tools, providing practical guidelines and country examples. The goal is to help nations assess skills levels, identify needs, and design impactful digital skills interventions and strategies.

Moderated by Dr. Susan Teltscher, the session features expert panelists. Resources include: ITU Digital Skills Toolkit 2024, Enhancing metrics for measuring digital skills, and Azerbaijan: Digital Skills Assessment 2023-2024.

This session will explore how an interfaith approach bridges divides on climate change and justice issues. Learn about Interfaith Power & Light (IPL), an organization dedicated to a faith-based

This session will explore how an interfaith approach bridges divides on climate change and justice issues. Learn about Interfaith Power & Light (IPL), an organization dedicated to a faith-based climate response, including specific examples of their work and how CCL members can connect.

Join IPL's Rev. Susan Hendershot and CCL Regional Coordinator Mindy Ahler as they discuss IPL's programs, state affiliates, and faith climate voter campaign.

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Princella Talley and Susan Adams will share successful climate outreach strategies from their work in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. They will specifically discuss attracting a more diverse

Princella Talley and Susan Adams will share successful climate outreach strategies from their work in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. They will specifically discuss attracting a more diverse membership, focusing on equity and the inclusion of youth and people of color.

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The Energy Innovation Act is projected to save 4.5 million American lives over 50 years by reducing pollution. Dr. Susan Pacheco and Dr. Lori Byron will discuss the health community's growing

The Energy Innovation Act is projected to save 4.5 million American lives over 50 years by reducing pollution. Dr. Susan Pacheco and Dr. Lori Byron will discuss the health community's growing support for a carbon price.

Dr. Pacheco, a Professor of Pediatrics and expert in climate change and children's health, brings insights from her work with the AAP and AAAAI. Dr. Byron, a pediatrician and CCL Health Action Team Co-leader, has extensive experience in pediatric climate advocacy and energy policy, including her role on the EPA's Children's Health Advisory Committee.

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Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection

Susan Orlean, New Yorker staff writer and author of the best-selling *The Library Book*, visited The Commonwealth Club on October 14, 2021. She discussed her new book, *On Animals*, a collection exploring cross-species connections and animals' central role in human life. Orlean shared her lifelong fascination with human-animal interaction.

She was joined by journalist Julia Flynn Siler. The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts diverse speakers at over 400 annual events.

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Join Cressie Strachan, Munish Datta, and Susan Njoroge as they discuss the BSP’s international programmes.

They will explore common global learning themes and the regional contexts that

Join Cressie Strachan, Munish Datta, and Susan Njoroge as they discuss the BSP’s international programmes.

They will explore common global learning themes and the regional contexts that make these courses relevant for leaders across Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe.