The Center's Urban Wildlands program protects big cats and other wildlife by halting urban sprawl into adjacent wildlands, ensuring vital space and connectivity. Uncontrolled development in these

The Center's Urban Wildlands program protects big cats and other wildlife by halting urban sprawl into adjacent wildlands, ensuring vital space and connectivity. Uncontrolled development in these areas heightens fire risk, increases car dependency, and isolates wildlife populations, particularly mountain lions. This year, significant progress was made in securing greater protections for California's mountain lions and stopping harmful projects.

Learn more about our efforts to safeguard California's mountain lions and wildlife corridors, and discover how you can contribute. The program features insights from Dr. Tiffany Yap, a senior scientist and wildlife corridor advocate, and J.P. Rose, Urban Wildlands Staff Attorney.

Three dedicated teachers actively work to make Los Gatos High School green. Kim Burlinson teaches science, and Paddy O'Regan teaches Spanish.

Amelia DeLaPaz, with a BS and MA from

Three dedicated teachers actively work to make Los Gatos High School green. Kim Burlinson teaches science, and Paddy O'Regan teaches Spanish.

Amelia DeLaPaz, with a BS and MA from Stanford, has over a decade of experience in environmental science education. She has taught at Johns Hopkins and with the US State Department in Egypt. For the past 10 years, Amelia has taught Earth and environmental science at LGHS, creating and leading the AP Environmental Science course. Through this, she empowers students with service-learning, data collection, and field trips to explore their environment.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Northern Ireland is embarking on a cleaner energy future, utilizing abundant wind and solar resources. While engineers drive innovation, widespread public and community support is crucial. We need

Northern Ireland is embarking on a cleaner energy future, utilizing abundant wind and solar resources. While engineers drive innovation, widespread public and community support is crucial. We need open dialogue to connect green energy projects with climate benefits, helping individuals make informed choices and embrace new infrastructure. This collective effort is vital to transform NI's power system for future generations.

Dr. David McGowan, a Senior Lead Engineer at SONI, is key to this transition. He led SONI’s Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios, outlining decarbonization pathways for NI. Also a steering group member for ENTSOE, he contributes to long-term EU energy scenarios. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Join us online to explore how local, Indigenous knowledge and ancestral practices are vital for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover their role in fostering healing and rebuilding

Join us online to explore how local, Indigenous knowledge and ancestral practices are vital for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover their role in fostering healing and rebuilding communities.

We will also discuss how traditional agriculture and Indigenous agroecology secure food sovereignty and security for both the present and future.

Amid global crises, we still have good news to share. This year, significant gains have been made for wild plants and animals. We've defeated pipelines, secured protections for endangered

Amid global crises, we still have good news to share. This year, significant gains have been made for wild plants and animals. We've defeated pipelines, secured protections for endangered wildlife, and ended a decades-long battle over a disastrous water project in the West.

These victories are a testament to collective energy, creativity, and tenacity. Join us in celebrating these successes in the fight for a livable planet. Our Nevada director, Patrick Donnelly, and North Carolina attorney, Perrin de Jong, will share their strategies for success.

Latin America's high urbanization and commodity-dependent economy make it particularly vulnerable to systemic shocks. This highlights the crucial role of governments and international institutions

Latin America's high urbanization and commodity-dependent economy make it particularly vulnerable to systemic shocks. This highlights the crucial role of governments and international institutions in establishing conditions for regenerative growth and sustainable development.

Momentum is building around a circular economy approach, with countries like Chile and Colombia adopting it for long-term prosperity. This session will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of circular economy policies and initiatives across Latin America.

Ancient sea turtles, known for their long lifespans and incredible migrations, face numerous modern threats. These include plastic and light pollution, fishing gear entanglement, sea-level rise,

Ancient sea turtles, known for their long lifespans and incredible migrations, face numerous modern threats. These include plastic and light pollution, fishing gear entanglement, sea-level rise, and ocean acidification. Our staff has worked for decades to protect these amazing reptiles.

We recently celebrated significant wins, securing new protections for leatherback sea turtles in California and critical habitat for green sea turtles on both coasts. These successes highlight our ongoing commitment to their survival.

Learn more about our sea turtle conservation efforts and how you can contribute. Our Florida director, Jaclyn Lopez, and senior Oceans program attorney, Catherine Kilduff, will lead the presentation.

Dr. Rob Silberstein, born with a severe joint and muscular disability, is a lifelong learner who achieved multiple degrees, including medicine and law. He made history as Australia's first

Dr. Rob Silberstein, born with a severe joint and muscular disability, is a lifelong learner who achieved multiple degrees, including medicine and law. He made history as Australia's first registered medical doctor with a substantial physical disability, subsequently becoming a powerhouse in commercial law.

Combining his unique qualifications, Dr. Silberstein dedicates his life to advocating for equal access to education and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities. He runs Silberstein & Associates with his wife, Jessica, and continues this vital work through The Northcott Society and Northcott Innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Life expectancy has increased by 30 years, thanks to advancements in health and education. Dr. Barnett, however, identifies three additional powerful factors that influence both longevity and

Life expectancy has increased by 30 years, thanks to advancements in health and education. Dr. Barnett, however, identifies three additional powerful factors that influence both longevity and quality of life. In her talk, she shares these insights, along with personal examples, to inspire a more purposeful and passionate existence.

A leading authority on "refiring and reinventing," Cynthia Barnett exemplifies her philosophy. Through her nonprofit, Amazing Girls Science, she pays it forward by helping girls ignite a passion for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).

Gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in Arizona's borderlands are remarkable tree-climbing canids. They possess several unique adaptations for an arboreal lifestyle, unlike most other

Gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in Arizona's borderlands are remarkable tree-climbing canids. They possess several unique adaptations for an arboreal lifestyle, unlike most other canids.

These adaptations include flexible, primate-like wrists and cat-like paws with long, curved claws. Such features equip them to hunt and play effectively within the forest canopy.