Edward 'Ted' Miguel, a global development leader, professor, and author, discusses how open science is transforming poverty reduction. As Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Effective

Edward 'Ted' Miguel, a global development leader, professor, and author, discusses how open science is transforming poverty reduction. As Faculty Director of UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA), he shares insights on what truly empowers the world's poorest, drawing from his extensive research in African economic development and award-winning work on transparency in social science.

Miguel, an Oxfam Professor, explores the science behind traditional development programs, cash grants, and tech transfer. Get his book here. Learn more about CEGA and get involved by subscribing to their newsletter, attending events, partnering, or offering financial support. Contact CEGA for details. Moderated by Kent Walker.

Professor Connel Fullenkamp works with Blue Green Future, an organization dedicated to creating a new economic paradigm that integrates ecology into economic choices, recognizing the economy's

Professor Connel Fullenkamp works with Blue Green Future, an organization dedicated to creating a new economic paradigm that integrates ecology into economic choices, recognizing the economy's dependence on nature. For more information, visit bluegreenfuture.org.

At Duke University, Professor Fullenkamp is Director of Undergraduate Studies in Economics. He also serves as a Visiting Scholar and Short-Term Expert for the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development, training global government officials in financial market development and regulation. His extensive publications include work on nature-based economies and financing conservation, with op-eds appearing in Newsweek and The New York Times.

Nature favors stable matter, but less stable forms can have exciting properties. Carbon, stable as graphite, also forms metastable diamond. At the nanometer scale, carbon reveals even more

Nature favors stable matter, but less stable forms can have exciting properties. Carbon, stable as graphite, also forms metastable diamond. At the nanometer scale, carbon reveals even more intriguing characteristics, including magnetism, the subject of this talk.

Dr. Puru Jena, Distinguished Professor of Physics at Virginia Commonwealth University, presents this discovery. A prolific researcher in nano-structured materials and condensed matter physics, he has authored over 630 papers, given 500+ invited talks, and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

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

Maike Sippel, Professor of Sustainable Economics at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz, Germany, explores how to inspire action for a climate-friendly future. Her research bridges

Maike Sippel, Professor of Sustainable Economics at the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz, Germany, explores how to inspire action for a climate-friendly future. Her research bridges knowledge and social reality, equipping individuals to become powerful change-agents for a vital planet. She emphasizes that transitioning to a climate-friendly society is the challenge of our lifetime.

With a background spanning architecture, economics, and extensive consulting, Professor Sippel has dedicated her career to sustainability. She has contributed to projects and research from local to global levels, actively engaging in initiatives to preserve our planet for future generations.

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

Farmers face obstacles to participating in carbon markets, despite the effectiveness of tree and soil carbon sequestration in combating climate change. Drawing on nearly a decade of work in Haiti,

Farmers face obstacles to participating in carbon markets, despite the effectiveness of tree and soil carbon sequestration in combating climate change. Drawing on nearly a decade of work in Haiti, ecologist Deborah McGrath proposes a win-win strategy for climate justice.

As the Carl Biehl Professor of International Studies and Assistant Dean for the Environment at the University of the South, Dr. McGrath advocates for colleges like Sewanee to invest in small farmers. This approach reduces institutional carbon footprints while integrating trees into farming strategies that benefit people, planet, and profit. She values collaborating with farmers and students for their environmental restoration potential.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear and stress. To nurture happiness during these unprecedented times, Dr. Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and professor at

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear and stress. To nurture happiness during these unprecedented times, Dr. Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and professor at UC Berkeley, joins INFORUM. He will share stories, tips, and resources to help listeners cope with challenges like social distancing, financial stress, and how to thrive.

This program is supported by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Canet Foundation. For more information, upcoming events, or to become a member, visit commonwealthclub.org. You can also donate to support the Club.

Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles

Maintaining human well-being across generations is a core sustainability challenge, intrinsically linked to clean air and climate change. Pollutants from sources like power plants and vehicles degrade air quality and drive climate change, which further exacerbates air quality issues. Addressing both simultaneously, with a people-centered approach, is crucial for present and future health.

Noelle Eckley Selin, an MIT Associate Professor, specializes in these interconnected issues. Her research uses atmospheric chemistry modeling to inform decision-making on air pollution, climate change, and hazardous substances. With a Harvard PhD and experience in science-policy interactions, Professor Selin's expertise is vital. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Professor Mehta, an NCSSM alumnus and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Florida State University, discussed the impact of climate change on significant historical and cultural

Professor Mehta, an NCSSM alumnus and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Florida State University, discussed the impact of climate change on significant historical and cultural artifacts.

His presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event.

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Richard D. Wolff, Professor Emeritus of Economics at UMass Amherst and a Visiting Professor at The New School, authored *Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism*. He also founded Democracy at

Richard D. Wolff, Professor Emeritus of Economics at UMass Amherst and a Visiting Professor at The New School, authored *Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism*. He also founded Democracy at Work, a non-profit organization promoting democratic workplaces as a path to a stronger economic system. Visit their website at www.democracyatwork.info.

Professor Wolff discusses the economic dimensions of our lives with deep insight and dry humor. He connects current events to historical contexts, illuminating global economic machinations, policy, and labor organization. He challenges audiences to question fundamental societal structures.

For more of his lectures, visit the Democracy at Work YouTube channel. You can also purchase his book here.