The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. The assembly featured 25 panels showcasing diverse strategies for a healthy and just world.

One key panel, “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels,” held on June 26th, included experts such as Roishetta Sibley-Ozane, Heffa Schücking, Olivia Bisa Tirko (Chapra), Ayumi Fukakusa, and Michelle Cook (Diné). They discussed accelerating a bold, transformative path away from fossil fuels.

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

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

Nurse explores the deep genetic connections linking all organisms, from humans to yeast. This shared ancestry prompts a crucial question: if all life is related, what is our responsibility to the living world?

Paul Nurse, a British biochemist, was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for his discoveries regarding cell cycle regulation and served as Rockefeller University's ninth president.

Join us for a conversation with Aoife Kelleher, director of "Mrs. Robinson." This documentary highlights the incredible career of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner

Join us for a conversation with Aoife Kelleher, director of "Mrs. Robinson." This documentary highlights the incredible career of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and cofounder of Project Dandelion. We explore Robinson's journey, breaking glass ceilings, championing human rights, and leading global climate justice initiatives, with Aoife sharing behind-the-scenes stories.  Co-produced by Bob Trench and Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers Cinema on LinkedIn. 

On June 27, 2022, a discussion explored Blue Shield's latest Youth Climate Survey, focusing on how climate change impacts the mental health of young people.

The event featured insights

On June 27, 2022, a discussion explored Blue Shield's latest Youth Climate Survey, focusing on how climate change impacts the mental health of young people.

The event featured insights from David W. Bond (Director of Behavioral Health, Blue Shield of California—Promise Health Plan), youth environmental activist Kat Lee (APEN), and student representative Maya Gomez (Mind Out Loud, Whitney High School). Additional speakers included Antoinette Mayer (Senior Director, Corporate Citizenship, Blue Shield), Joel Castro (President, Cesar Chavez Service Club), and co-host Michelle Meow (Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show").

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session

On October 18, Dr. Sharon Blackie explored stories, myths, and archetypes, illustrating the transformative power of inner inquiry to shift the collective mindset. The interactive session emphasized how solitude and nature deepen our sense of kinship, concluding with a challenge to consider foundational shifts for metamorphosis.

Dr. Blackie is an award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, focusing on reimagining women's stories and the relevance of myths today. Learn more about her work: sharonblackie.net. Karen Doyle Grossman, Executive Director for the Garrison Institute, previously founded MicroMentor, the world's largest community of entrepreneurs and mentors: micromentor.org.

West Papua presented an intervention at the 14th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 20, 2015. The delegation sought support from Fiji and other Pacific Island states

West Papua presented an intervention at the 14th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on April 20, 2015. The delegation sought support from Fiji and other Pacific Island states for their struggle, echoing the call: "Papua Merdeka, Free West Papua!"

Testimony was provided by Ronald Waromi of the West Papua Interest Association, Bernhard Th.W. Kaisiep MS, President of West Papua Melanesia in Exile, and Hon Niko Nawaikula, Head of the Fiji Native Delegation to the UN. This information was published on April 27, 2015.

Papuans are increasingly utilizing mobile phones and the internet to coordinate their freedom movement and communicate globally. Young people studying in West Papua and Indonesia are also engaging with the wider community to build support for their cause. (Source: Free West Papua)

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