The food system poses the single biggest threat to nature, consuming most natural resources, driving deforestation, topsoil erosion, and significant greenhouse gas emissions. It contributes to

The food system poses the single biggest threat to nature, consuming most natural resources, driving deforestation, topsoil erosion, and significant greenhouse gas emissions. It contributes to global hunger, obesity, biodiversity loss, and overfished stocks, with one-third of all food produced going to waste.

The "Our Planet" series, a groundbreaking collaboration by Netflix, Silverback Films, and WWF, highlights these urgent threats. Its mission is to inspire global understanding of nature's importance and what we can do to protect it, fostering a future where both people and nature thrive. Learn more about the food system's impact here.

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on National Geographic's Ocean Education website, to inspire the next generation of activists. His book is available on Amazon.

We are creating K-2 lesson plans, and funding is vital to complete them, expand educator outreach, and enable presentations by Helvarg and cartoonist Jim Toomey (creator of Sherman's Lagoon).

The Blue Frontier Campaign leads efforts to protect our oceans, coasts, and dependent communities. Support our mission via our crowdfunding page.

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective

Dr. Prasad Rao advocates for a safe, clean transport system, citing vehicle carbon emissions as a major environmental threat. He urges global adherence to the Paris Agreement, fostering collective commitment. To inspire future generations, he established Eco-Clubs in his institutions, empowering young minds for sustainability.

Dr. Rao, Founder and Chairman of Paramita Group of Institutions, I.R.I.S World School, and Explorica, is a distinguished educational leader. He advises prominent school associations, providing quality education to thousands. He champions holistic education, mentoring, and adapting to global changes, believing these nurture talent and foster child-centric learning.

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

Economist Kate Raworth challenges traditional thinking with her "Doughnut Economics" concept. This framework, first published by Oxfam in 2012, outlines social and planetary boundaries for

Economist Kate Raworth challenges traditional thinking with her "Doughnut Economics" concept. This framework, first published by Oxfam in 2012, outlines social and planetary boundaries for sustainable development. It has gained international recognition, influencing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Raworth is a senior visiting research associate at Oxford University and a senior associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. She has presented her ideas globally and is authoring *Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist*, due in Spring 2016.

Watch her video, "Introducing 'The Doughnut' of social and planetary boundaries for development," here. Learn more at www.kateraworth.com and follow her on Twitter @KateRaworth.

This panel explores how H2OpenDoors and Water Charity creatively provide safe water to communities lacking it. Jon Kaufman, Director of H2OpenDoors, integrates water purification, smart solar

This panel explores how H2OpenDoors and Water Charity creatively provide safe water to communities lacking it. Jon Kaufman, Director of H2OpenDoors, integrates water purification, smart solar nanogrids, and satellite internet to establish self-reliant water and power hubs in impoverished villages worldwide.

Averill Strasser of Water Charity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has completed over 6,000 water, sanitation, and public health projects in 78 countries. Frank Price, an RPCV and Northern California Peace Corps Association representative, will moderate this online-only program. Pre-register to receive the live-stream link.

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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.

Watch the full interview: Exclusive: Matt Damon Gets Emotional About Global Water Crisis. Subscribe to National Geographic: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe.

Bioneers Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies interviews David Rothenberg, an eco-musician, author, philosopher, and poet. Rothenberg shares insights from his remarkable, multi-faceted life and unique

Bioneers Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies interviews David Rothenberg, an eco-musician, author, philosopher, and poet. Rothenberg shares insights from his remarkable, multi-faceted life and unique career.

A professor of philosophy and music at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rothenberg specializes in animal sounds as music. This composer and jazz musician explores other species by making music with them, earning him the title "interspecies musician."

His 2011 book, *Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science and Evolution*, examines beauty's intrinsic role in life and evolution. It was praised by *Nature* for covering topics from camouflage to art's profound impact on science.

Forest gardens offer a sustainable agroforestry model, mimicking natural ecosystems by combining diverse edible plants like fruit trees, shrubs, and vegetables in a seemingly wild setting. UK

Forest gardens offer a sustainable agroforestry model, mimicking natural ecosystems by combining diverse edible plants like fruit trees, shrubs, and vegetables in a seemingly wild setting. UK pioneer Martin Crawford transformed a flat field into such a garden in 1994, now an educational resource. A short film by Thomas Regnault highlights Crawford's abundant and diverse forest garden as a potential answer for future food systems. Watch the film: A Forest Garden With 500 Edible Plants Could Lead to a Sustainable Future.

This film is featured on National Geographic's Short Film Showcase, which spotlights exceptional videos affirming science, exploration, and storytelling. National Geographic is a leading destination for science, exploration, and adventure, bringing viewers closer to impactful stories. Learn more about the filmmaker at thomasregnault.com.

Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic Explorer Nirupa Rao, who uses botanical illustration to document the southern Indian rainforest's native plant life, including a 140-foot tree. Despite

Celebrate Earth Day with National Geographic Explorer Nirupa Rao, who uses botanical illustration to document the southern Indian rainforest's native plant life, including a 140-foot tree. Despite challenges like king cobras, Rao's work introduces new audiences to this hidden kingdom.

Learn more about Rao's incredible journey on the 'Overheard at National Geographic' podcast. This series dives into captivating conversations with explorers, photographers, and scientists from around the world.

Catch up on all episodes of 'Overheard at National Geographic' here: on.natgeo.com/3n9D3cF. The podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more. Subscribe to National Geographic: bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe.

In Kenya, strict laws against plastic bags have spurred innovation. Local fishermen in Lamu are building a giant sailing ship entirely from plastic waste. They plan to sail the Indian Ocean to

In Kenya, strict laws against plastic bags have spurred innovation. Local fishermen in Lamu are building a giant sailing ship entirely from plastic waste. They plan to sail the Indian Ocean to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution, showcasing a remarkable solution to a global problem.

This initiative is featured in National Geographic's Short Film Showcase, which highlights exceptional videos affirming the power of science, exploration, and storytelling. Explore more solutions and the full story: A Boat Made From Plastic Waste | Short Film Showcase | National Geographic