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Waste is not garbage, waste is resources. We need to move from a linear to a circular economy if we want to survive and flourish on a limited planted, with limited (natural) resources, but with a

Waste is not garbage, waste is resources. We need to move from a linear to a circular economy if we want to survive and flourish on a limited planted, with limited (natural) resources, but with a growing population and growing needs. A story about wasting waste in Romania that can be changed through simple, innovative solutions available at individual level but also at organisational level. He has been leading the ViitorPlus NGO since 2006, where he develops and implements long-term solutions in various sustainability topics: from afforestation, to recycling, ecotourism, renewable energies and to environmental education. Their initiatives also include two social enterprises, Recycle and Canvas Workshop, but also projects based on donations and grants from corporate partners: Recycling Map, Eco-Challenge or Adopt a Tree. Prior to ViitorPlus he worked in various countries and organizations, from multinationals, government or international NGOs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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In a special program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter, join us for an up-close and personal talk with Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation about the history of

In a special program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter, join us for an up-close and personal talk with Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation about the history of Native Americans and the work of building relationships with native communities to produce effective climate progress. The multitalented Warne is a motivational speaker, president of Warrior Society Development, WSD Productions; the community engagement & diversity director for the USD Center for Disabilities Oyata' Circle; and creator of the award-winning documentary "7th Generation" and the NFL Social Justice Series' "Oyate' un Ito'wapi–Pictures of My People," which was featured on Fox. In Warne's own words: "In talking to people from other countries, I have found that Asians and Europeans know more about our Indian history than Americans do. . . . In America, we get one narrow and uniform tribal perspective when there are over 550 tribes here that are recognized and 200 languages still today. "It's important to have an understanding that some of the history that has been taught may not be correct, and in many cases it's not even addressed. . . . It's an ignorance by design, but how could we expect our non-Indian brothers to know when they're not being taught? If we taught the truth from the beginning we wouldn't be dealing with the ignorance and intolerance we're dealing with today." NOTES Co-presented by the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. See more "Michelle Meow Show" programs at The Commonwealth Club. MON, MAY 17 / 6:00 PM PDT SPEAKERS Jim Warne President, Warrior Society Development, WSD Productions; Community Engagement & Diversity Director, USD Center for Disabilities, Oyata' Circle; Creator, "7th Generation" and "Oyate' un Ito'wapi–Pictures of My People" Jill Sherman-Warne Director, Native American Environmental Protection Coalition Alma Soongi Beck Climate Justice Co-Chair, Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter—Introduction Sarah Diefendorf Director, Environmental Finance Center West, Earth Island Institute—Moderator -www.commonwealthclub.org/covid19support -Subscribe for more Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub -Upcoming events: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events -Become a Member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership -Donate Now: https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 -Watch & Listen https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/ -Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/ -Twitter https://twitter.com/cwclub

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Leading up to COP29, CLG UK called on the UK government to set an ambitious and investable 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) through a business sign-on letter as well as its latest policy

Leading up to COP29, CLG UK called on the UK government to set an ambitious and investable 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) through a business sign-on letter as well as its latest policy briefing ‘Making it happen’. In support of the We Mean Business Coalition's NDC campaign, CLG UK pushed this call to action at COP29 for all countries to set ambitious and investable NDCs for 2035. These need to be supported by clear, consistent, long-term climate transition plans that also outline how they will meet existing 2030 targets The announcement in week one from the UK government of an 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, based on 1990 levels, was globally praised as putting the UK back at the table for strong, climate leadership and endorsed by CLG UK. Read the policy briefing here: https://www.corporateleadersgroup.com/reports-evidence-and-insights/clg-uk-making-it-happen-uk-climate-leadership-five-actions-five-years

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