Judith Rodin emphasizes that future preparation requires building better cities. Dozens of global cities, from

Judith Rodin emphasizes that future preparation requires building better cities. Dozens of global cities, from New York to Dhaka, have recently endured large-scale catastrophes, including natural disasters, conflicts, and disease. In our interconnected world, these events harm vulnerable individuals, destabilize communities, and threaten entire societies.

Facing increasing city-wide risks, we must improve our ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Dr. Judith Rodin, President of the Rockefeller Foundation and author of *The Resilience Dividend*, offers groundbreaking research. She guides individuals, companies, and societies in averting disaster by fostering more dynamic, resilient urban environments.

Rodin's work explores critical questions, such as lessons from Japan's 2011 tsunami and Haiti's humanitarian aid. Her book, *The Resilience Dividend*, is available for order.

Join us to hear Dr. Paula Stone Williams, a Christian pastor, discuss her profound journey from male to female at age sixty. This life-changing decision led to her losing influence in the

Join us to hear Dr. Paula Stone Williams, a Christian pastor, discuss her profound journey from male to female at age sixty. This life-changing decision led to her losing influence in the evangelical world and grappling with intense family challenges.

Feeling isolated, she forged a new path, gaining a deeper awareness of gender inequities she had previously overlooked. Her book, *As a Woman*, shares her unique perspective on navigating faith, identity, and the universal human experience, offering insights into what it means to be male, female, and simply human.

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The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots

The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots leaders, water protectors, and international policy experts shared solutions and strategies for protecting aquatic ecosystems within a climate justice framework.

WECAN submitted a commitment and released a Call to Action, urging governments to improve water protection through a rights-based approach and by ensuring women's leadership. Read the Call to Action here. Additional event links and resources are available here.

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie, an award-winning writer and mythologist, explored the transformative power of myths and inner inquiry. She demonstrated how ancient stories can address modern

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie, an award-winning writer and mythologist, explored the transformative power of myths and inner inquiry. She demonstrated how ancient stories can address modern challenges and shift the collective mindset, emphasizing solitude and nature for deepening kinship. Her work reimagines women's stories and connects folk traditions to contemporary issues. Learn more at sharonblackie.net.

Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director of the Garrison Institute, has a distinguished career. She advanced social innovations at Mercy Corps and, at the Aspen Institute, founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community for entrepreneurs and mentors. Explore MicroMentor at micromentor.org.

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer and the profound impact of tiny variations on our understanding of life.

Nurse explores the deep genetic connections linking all organisms, from humans to yeast, prompting a crucial question: if all life is related, what do we owe to the living world? A distinguished biochemist, Nurse was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for his discoveries in cell cycle regulation.

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The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond.

The "Global Voices for Climate Justice in a Time of Uncertainty" panel was held on June 24th, 2025, as part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the assembly served as a crucial platform for climate action.

The panel featured distinguished leaders such as Mary Robinson, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Christiana Figueres. The broader assembly convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

This Q&A features Sandrine Dixson-Declève on her book 'Earth for All'. Her September 2022 book underpins the Earth4All initiative, advocating rapid economic transformation for an equitable

This Q&A features Sandrine Dixson-Declève on her book 'Earth for All'. Her September 2022 book underpins the Earth4All initiative, advocating rapid economic transformation for an equitable future. Watch Part 1 of the lecture series: https://youtu.be/V-_G7r1GAQE

Hosted in February 2023 by the Club of Rome, Cambridge Centre for Environment Energy and Natural Resource Governance, and Anglia Ruskin University Global Sustainability Institute, this event highlights CISL's work. The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) develops leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy. More resources: https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/resources/publications. Opinions are authors' own, not CISL's or the University of Cambridge.