The Los Angeles fashion industry is substantial, comprising over 11,000 businesses and 38,000 employees. Mayor Garcetti's Green New Deal (GND), an update to the city's 2015 Sustainability pLAn,

The Los Angeles fashion industry is substantial, comprising over 11,000 businesses and 38,000 employees. Mayor Garcetti's Green New Deal (GND), an update to the city's 2015 Sustainability pLAn, aims for zero waste and net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The GND specifically mandates engaging the textile and apparel industry to implement zero-waste manufacturing strategies and divert unwanted garments from landfills.

This session will explore current city-level initiatives and how LA-based brands and manufacturers are adopting zero-waste strategies and operating within a circular economy framework.

A global shift to driverless vehicles could dramatically reduce traffic congestion and climate-altering emissions by 50% or more by 2050, creating a "dream scenario."

Dan Sperling, Director

A global shift to driverless vehicles could dramatically reduce traffic congestion and climate-altering emissions by 50% or more by 2050, creating a "dream scenario."

Dan Sperling, Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis, discusses this future alongside Emily Castor Warren, Senior Director of Transportation Policy at Lyft, and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg. This discussion is part of the "UC Davis Fillers" series. For more, visit UCTV.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Ashima Sukhdev, joined by Tomas Diez (Fab Lab) and Antoinette Guhl (Deputy Mayor of Paris), recently discussed disruptive realities and innovation in cities. The

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Ashima Sukhdev, joined by Tomas Diez (Fab Lab) and Antoinette Guhl (Deputy Mayor of Paris), recently discussed disruptive realities and innovation in cities. The Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and communications.

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Mayor Francis Suarez elaborated on his decision to feature climate change in his acceptance speech.

He outlined Miami, Florida's comprehensive efforts and strategies to address and mitigate

Mayor Francis Suarez elaborated on his decision to feature climate change in his acceptance speech.

He outlined Miami, Florida's comprehensive efforts and strategies to address and mitigate the impacts of climatic events, emphasizing the city's commitment to environmental resilience.

South Korea is actively working to safeguard its vital coastal ecosystem. The nation is fostering a favorable environment for clean energy initiatives.

This commitment involves robust

South Korea is actively working to safeguard its vital coastal ecosystem. The nation is fostering a favorable environment for clean energy initiatives.

This commitment involves robust national action, notably through the implementation of a cap-and-trade system. Discover more about these efforts at 24hoursofreality.org.

Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape

Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to discuss her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. She reflected on the crises, choices, and challenges encountered, and how these experiences shape her perspective on the future.

This conversation was published by Chicago Ideas West on June 18, 2014. Her latest book is available for purchase on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Climate change poses significant, widespread disruptions to the American economy, threatening our health, safety, and prosperity. Immediate action from policymakers and businesses is vital to

Climate change poses significant, widespread disruptions to the American economy, threatening our health, safety, and prosperity. Immediate action from policymakers and businesses is vital to mitigate climate risk. This panel will highlight innovative public-private solutions, discussing how businesses, governments, and communities can collaborate for greater resilience.

Panelists include: Joel Beauvais (U.S. EPA), Pam O'Connor (City of Santa Monica), Harriet Tregoning (U.S. HUD), and Kate Dineen (NY Governor's Office of Storm Recovery).

This panel discussion, presented on November 4, 2005, and published April 9, 2015, examines Portland's evolving approach to homelessness. It contrasts Mayor Bud Clark's 1985 "12-Point Plan" with

This panel discussion, presented on November 4, 2005, and published April 9, 2015, examines Portland's evolving approach to homelessness. It contrasts Mayor Bud Clark's 1985 "12-Point Plan" with the city's 2005 "10-Year Plan to End Homelessness," questioning how strategies have changed and why new outcomes are anticipated.

Moderated by Gretchen Kafoury (former city commissioner and Portland State University faculty), the panel featured three key community leaders. Erik Sten, City Commissioner, discussed the city's program. Genevieve Nelson, co-founder of Sisters of The Road, shared insights from a survey of 400 homeless individuals. Lisa Schroeder, a business owner and co-chair of the Downtown Retail Council, provided the downtown business perspective.

Session 2 of The Boulder Forum on Economy, Climate and Community explored how public policy perpetuates fossil fuel dependency, a less-considered aspect of climate change. The forum, hosted by the

Session 2 of The Boulder Forum on Economy, Climate and Community explored how public policy perpetuates fossil fuel dependency, a less-considered aspect of climate change. The forum, hosted by the City of Boulder with Bioneers as a partner, features global discussions on the economy's role in climate.

Speakers included Lolita Jackson, former NYC lead climate strategist who shaped the city's energy transition, and Robert Hockett, a Cornell Law professor who advised Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the Green New Deal and authored "Financing the Green New Deal." Colorado State Senator Steve Fenberg, a champion of climate legislation, also participated as a local panelist.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org

Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed presented his municipality's sustainability journey to the King of Sweden at the Sustainability Leadership Challenge in Stockholm. This event, organized by The Natural

Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed presented his municipality's sustainability journey to the King of Sweden at the Sustainability Leadership Challenge in Stockholm. This event, organized by The Natural Step, gathered global leaders from business, government, NGOs, and academia.

Attendees shared sustainability best practices from around the world. For more insights, additional videos are available on The Natural Step's YouTube channel.