The Upper Verde River, along with its critical tributaries, represents one of Arizona's most ecologically healthy and economically important free-flowing river systems. Due to its remarkable

The Upper Verde River, along with its critical tributaries, represents one of Arizona's most ecologically healthy and economically important free-flowing river systems. Due to its remarkable value, a federal Wild & Scenic River designation is proposed to provide resources for management, protect clean water supplies, and maintain its vital ecosystem for future generations.

Join Rachel Ellis, Associate Director of the Southwest River Protection Program at American Rivers, to learn about her work protecting wild rivers and the campaign to designate the Upper Verde as a Wild and Scenic River.

For more information, visit the Natural History Institute: naturalhistoryinstitute.org.

Next-generation communication networks, driven by AI and Machine Learning, face a critical "dark triad" challenge: balancing transparency, privacy, and performance. These objectives often

Next-generation communication networks, driven by AI and Machine Learning, face a critical "dark triad" challenge: balancing transparency, privacy, and performance. These objectives often conflict; for instance, increased transparency may compromise sensitive data, while prioritizing privacy can impact AI model performance. Achieving a delicate equilibrium is essential for effective AI-based algorithm design in communication networks.

This crucial topic was discussed by Silvia Giordano, with moderators Ian F. Akyildiz and Alessia Magliarditi, as part of the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET) webinar series. The ITU J-FET is an international journal providing free coverage of communication and networking paradigms. Discover the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET) and explore the full webinar series programme (here).

Join Prof. Qian Zhang (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) for a webinar on "Smart healthcare in the age of AIoT." She will discuss leveraging mobile and ambient sensing, including

Join Prof. Qian Zhang (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) for a webinar on "Smart healthcare in the age of AIoT." She will discuss leveraging mobile and ambient sensing, including wearables, acoustic, and wireless signals, to enable smart healthcare applications, with a focus on home care scenarios.

This event is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), an international journal offering free access to cutting-edge communications and networking research. Discover the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET) here and explore the full webinar series programme here.

The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the world's largest Indigenous gathering, commenced at UN Headquarters in New York. Delegates are championing self-determination,

The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the world's largest Indigenous gathering, commenced at UN Headquarters in New York. Delegates are championing self-determination, sovereignty, and amplifying Indigenous youth voices.

Cultural Survival is attending, interviewing delegates about their self-determined priorities and readiness to engage in high-level UN discussions.

This coverage was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring interviewee Waniya Locke (Diné/Lakota/Ashinabe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The UNPFII promotes awareness and coordinates activities on Indigenous issues within the UN system. Cultural Survival attended the forum, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced

The UNPFII promotes awareness and coordinates activities on Indigenous issues within the UN system. Cultural Survival attended the forum, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Sonner Geriya (Khwe). Music includes "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

The Permanent Forum (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies dedicated to Indigenous Peoples' issues, alongside the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur.

The Permanent Forum (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies dedicated to Indigenous Peoples' issues, alongside the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Special Rapporteur. Cultural Survival attended the UNPFII, engaging with delegates.

This content was produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar), featuring an interview with Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn (Maori).

Music included "Libres y Vivas" by Mare Advertencia and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, both used with permission.

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on

After years studying marine microplastics, Abby Barrows founded Deer Isle Oyster Co. in 2015, transforming a side-project into a thriving family business. Discovering a mountain of plastic gear on her new Maine oyster farm, she pivoted to pioneering plastic-free mariculture, now producing some of the world's best oysters. This story reflects the island's precarious present and potential future.

Patagonia shares this narrative of innovation and sustainability, underscoring its commitment to using its resources—business, investments, and voice—to combat the threat of extinction. Learn more about Patagonia: Official Site | Patagonia Stories.

This episode explores reuse and repair, critical aspects of a circular economy. While the Global North is slowly adopting these practices, African businesses have long maximized material use

This episode explores reuse and repair, critical aspects of a circular economy. While the Global North is slowly adopting these practices, African businesses have long maximized material use through creative strategies.

Despite clear benefits, reuse and repair haven't gained widespread traction in the Global North. However, African companies offer valuable lessons with their innovative approaches to material usage.

Read the full article: Making the Most of Materials

Part two of our Ellen MacArthur Foundation series explores the psychology of ownership and the sustainable alternatives offered by the circular economy.

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