UNDESA, in collaboration with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, hosted a webinar on November 10 (9-11 AM EST). The event aimed to mobilize public

UNDESA, in collaboration with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, Ambassador Peter Thomson, hosted a webinar on November 10 (9-11 AM EST). The event aimed to mobilize public and private sector resources for SDG14 implementation, strategically integrate the ocean-climate link into investment decisions, and share innovative financing tools.

The webinar featured an opening segment and a high-level panel discussion, moderated by Ambassador Thomson. Welcome remarks were delivered by the Permanent Representatives of Kenya and Portugal, co-hosts of the 2020 Ocean Conference, alongside senior UN officials including Mr. Liu Zhenmin and Miguel de Serpa Soares.

Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal

Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and speciesism, advocating for a shift towards ethical eating.

Singer proposes plant-based diets and cultured meat as sustainable alternatives, emphasizing the importance of considering suffering. His influential work, which inspired effective altruism, encourages informed dietary choices for a more ethical and sustainable future.

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We've reached a significant milestone, removing over 50,000,000 kg of trash from rivers and oceans globally.

Our Field Ocean Scientist, Peter Puskic, will help visualize the immense scale

We've reached a significant milestone, removing over 50,000,000 kg of trash from rivers and oceans globally.

Our Field Ocean Scientist, Peter Puskic, will help visualize the immense scale of this accomplishment.

Peter Pham, an organizer with Turnout4Transit, champions environmental and transit justice. Motivated by a two-hour bus commute to community college, he advocates for improved public transit in

Peter Pham, an organizer with Turnout4Transit, champions environmental and transit justice. Motivated by a two-hour bus commute to community college, he advocates for improved public transit in the San Jose metropolitan region, aiming to reduce emissions, ease congestion, and increase access to opportunities.

Pham recently helped pass a three-county ballot measure generating $100 million for rail services. Despite pandemic-related revenue decreases, he also successfully pushed the Santa Clara transit agency to limit bus service cuts, ensuring continued access for underserved communities.

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Addressing global climate issues demands substantial capital investment. While industry has significantly contributed to the Anthropocene, there is hope in redirecting corporate efforts towards

Addressing global climate issues demands substantial capital investment. While industry has significantly contributed to the Anthropocene, there is hope in redirecting corporate efforts towards climate solutions.

Devyn, a Brown University student, created an "Environment and Enterprise" concentration, studying climate change, the private sector, and consumerism. He heads shareholder engagement for Brown’s Socially Responsible Investment Fund, interns with the Office of Sustainability and Investment Office, and co-authors a book chapter on New England coastal city resilience.

This talk, independently organized, explores these critical intersections. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

As the global push for a Circular Economy grows, Azby Brown's book "Just Enough" highlights how Edo-period Japan offers a historical prototype. Edo's environmental and design principles closely

As the global push for a Circular Economy grows, Azby Brown's book "Just Enough" highlights how Edo-period Japan offers a historical prototype. Edo's environmental and design principles closely align with Circular Economy ideals, demonstrating a comfortable, healthy, and beautiful sustainable lifestyle.

Brown, an expert in environmentalism and traditional Japanese sustainable practices, has lived in Japan for over three decades. His internationally recognized writings cover traditional carpentry and compact housing. Since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, he also leads research for Safecast, a global citizen-science organization.

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Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability

Dr. Peter Victor, Professor and past-Dean of Environmental Studies at York University, argues that economic growth, the primary global policy objective, is unsustainable. Its long-term viability is increasingly questioned due to environmental impacts, resource scarcity, and its failure to significantly improve happiness, eliminate poverty, or create full employment.

A simulation model of the Canadian economy demonstrates that full employment, poverty eradication, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and fiscal balance are achievable without economic growth. Victor advocates shifting focus from growth to specific objectives directly related to human and planetary well-being.

Join host Jeff Corwin in Alaska as he delves into the lives of North American brown bears. He explores the intricate relationship between humans and bears, highlighting their shared reliance on

Join host Jeff Corwin in Alaska as he delves into the lives of North American brown bears. He explores the intricate relationship between humans and bears, highlighting their shared reliance on the vital salmon resource.

Corwin ventures into the Alaskan wilderness, observing a mother bear with two cubs and witnessing bears hunt for salmon. He also learns about the state's salmon management efforts, ensuring this crucial resource remains sustainable for future generations.

Inki R. Brown, a Product Manager at Emisoft, is passionate about integrating carbon footprint calculations and reporting into everyday commerce. She believes businesses are vital to solving the

Inki R. Brown, a Product Manager at Emisoft, is passionate about integrating carbon footprint calculations and reporting into everyday commerce. She believes businesses are vital to solving the climate crisis, guiding organizations towards sustainability by evaluating, measuring, and managing their environmental impact.

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