Palm oil production is destroying orangutan forest homes, like Rang-tan's, and threatening Indigenous Peoples. This ingredient, found in products from major brands, leads to irreversible habitat

Palm oil production is destroying orangutan forest homes, like Rang-tan's, and threatening Indigenous Peoples. This ingredient, found in products from major brands, leads to irreversible habitat loss and species extinction if unchecked.

Act now to protect these vital ecosystems. Sign the petition to end dirty palm oil and help save Rang-tan's future. Sign the petition here.

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn

“A Conversation Across Ways of Knowing & Relating to Land” features Anishinaabe Elder Dr. Dave Courchene, Dakota Grandmother Katherine Whitecloud, the Honourable Harry Slade and Carolyn Bennett, and Dr. Fikret Berkes. Moderated by Dr. Nancy Turner, the discussion explores relationships to land and diverse ways of knowing among Peoples.

Reconciling Ways of Knowing (RWoK) Conveners Miles Richardson and Dr. David Suzuki further connect this dialogue to RWoK's ongoing series.

This video is Part 2/2 of the dialogue, which originally aired on March 4, 2021. Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/6oY05Ei6hAc

Water.org co-founder Matt Damon shares inspiring thoughts and anecdotes with World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. They discuss strategies for making water accessible to the world's poorest

Water.org co-founder Matt Damon shares inspiring thoughts and anecdotes with World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. They discuss strategies for making water accessible to the world's poorest communities.

Damon also recounts a humbling experience with a smart Haitian pre-teen, highlighting how even a mega-star can learn from unexpected sources.

Q'orianka, a Peruvian-descended filmmaker and actress, champions human rights and environmental justice. She drew attention to Occidental Petroleum's discharge of 800,000 barrels of toxic

Q'orianka, a Peruvian-descended filmmaker and actress, champions human rights and environmental justice. She drew attention to Occidental Petroleum's discharge of 800,000 barrels of toxic wastewater, laden with contaminants like cyanide and lead, into the Corrientes river basin in the Peruvian Amazon. This pollution severely impacts the Achuar and other indigenous communities, who rely on the river and have faced conflict for 35 years.

During a film promotion trip, Q'orianka leveraged her media presence for the Achuar's plight. She invited indigenous leaders to a red carpet event, toured affected areas, interviewed residents for a documentary, collaborated with Amazon Watch, and urged oil company representatives to visit the impacted region.

Group Saltó, a Spanish tech company specializing in tech services, consulting, and robotics, has developed a robot caregiver. This robot assists users with daily tasks, such as remembering to

Group Saltó, a Spanish tech company specializing in tech services, consulting, and robotics, has developed a robot caregiver. This robot assists users with daily tasks, such as remembering to take pills and attend medical appointments.

Beyond practical reminders, it also provides much-needed companionship. For more impactful tech stories, visit the ITU website.

Q'orianka, a Peruvian-American filmmaker and actress, leverages her platform to highlight human rights and environmental injustices. She focused on Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum, which

Q'orianka, a Peruvian-American filmmaker and actress, leverages her platform to highlight human rights and environmental injustices. She focused on Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum, which discharged 800,000 barrels of toxic wastewater, containing contaminants like cyanide and mercury, into the Corrientes river basin in the Peruvian Amazon.

This pollution severely impacted the Achuar and other Amazonian communities, who rely on the river for survival and have endured 35 years of conflict. During a trip to Peru, Q'orianka directed media attention to their plight. She invited indigenous leaders to a red carpet event, toured affected areas, interviewed residents for a documentary, and collaborated with Amazon Watch to advocate for change.

This Climate One event explores how food industrialization has led to global taste uniformity, with 95% of calories from just 30 species. Simran Sethi, who traveled six continents seeking

This Climate One event explores how food industrialization has led to global taste uniformity, with 95% of calories from just 30 species. Simran Sethi, who traveled six continents seeking endangered foods, highlights how US grocery staples are dominated by corn, wheat, rice, palm oil, and soybeans.

Jonathan Foley, an expert on diversified food systems, offers a sustainable vision for feeding nine billion people, moving beyond the factory farm debate. Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences are developing solutions to feed humanity sustainably. Helene York of Compass Group works globally to improve ethical, environmental, and social aspects of restaurant food supply chains.

An interview with Thomas Wiegand took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Wiegand serves as Chair of the ITU/WHO Focus Group on AI for Health, and is also

An interview with Thomas Wiegand took place at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Wiegand serves as Chair of the ITU/WHO Focus Group on AI for Health, and is also the Executive Director of Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) ASCILabs Inc.

On Earth Day, during the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, WECAN hosted "Protecting Land, Rights, and Future Generations: Indigenous Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action

On Earth Day, during the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, WECAN hosted "Protecting Land, Rights, and Future Generations: Indigenous Women on the Frontlines of Climate Action and Earth Defense." This event brought together Indigenous women leaders globally to share firsthand experiences of colonization and climate disruption, while highlighting powerful solutions.

They showcased strategies upholding Indigenous rights and sovereignty, bringing health and justice to communities. The event also honored women land defenders protecting ecosystems, often at great personal risk. Panelists discussed democracy, reciprocal economies, rights of nature, and Indigenous rights as vital ways forward for the world.