Mary Robinson is confirmed as the keynote speaker.

She holds the distinction of being the first woman President of Ireland.

Additionally, she founded the influential Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson is confirmed as the keynote speaker.

She holds the distinction of being the first woman President of Ireland.

Additionally, she founded the influential Mary Robinson Foundation.

Indigenous resistance, from the historic 1969 Alcatraz occupation to current fossil fuel battles across Canada and the U.S., exemplifies activism rooted in a spiritual connection to the web of

Indigenous resistance, from the historic 1969 Alcatraz occupation to current fossil fuel battles across Canada and the U.S., exemplifies activism rooted in a spiritual connection to the web of life and human community. This enduring movement is illuminated by Julian Brave NoiseCat, Dr. LaNada War Jack, and Clayton Thomas-Müller.

Julian Brave NoiseCat (https://www.julianbravenoisecat.com/) is a polymath spanning journalism, policy, and activism, serving Data for Progress (https://www.dataforprogress.org/) and the Natural History Museum (https://thenaturalhistorymuseum.org/) collective. Dr. LaNada War Jack is an enrolled member of the Shoshone Bannock Tribes (http://www.sbtribes.com/). Clayton Thomas-Müller, from the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (https://swampycree.com/mathias-colomb-cree-nation-2/), is a "Stop it at the Source" campaigner with 350.org (https://350.org/).

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women and minorities in the workforce. As we plan for recovery, how can we build an inclusive, green economy that ensures climate resilience and

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women and minorities in the workforce. As we plan for recovery, how can we build an inclusive, green economy that ensures climate resilience and leaves no one behind?

Join a discussion on this vital topic with Julian Brave NoiseCat (Data for Progress), Julie Pullen (Jupiter Intelligence), and Alicia Seiger (Stanford University). This program is generously underwritten by Bank of the West.

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Acclaimed Indigenous leaders Clayton Thomas-Muller and Julian Brave NoiseCat are at the forefront of climate activism and environmental protection. Beyond organizing movements, these accomplished

Acclaimed Indigenous leaders Clayton Thomas-Muller and Julian Brave NoiseCat are at the forefront of climate activism and environmental protection. Beyond organizing movements, these accomplished writers offer incisive analyses connecting settler colonial capitalism, systemic failures, and ecological crises.

Join us for an intimate conversation with these close friends. They will share the personal stories behind their activism, discuss new projects, and articulate their hopes for the future.

The discussion will be moderated by Alexis Bunten (Unangan/Yupik), Co-Director of the Bioneers Indigeneity Program. Learn more at Bioneers.org.

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated management strategies designed to achieve environmental and economic

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated management strategies designed to achieve environmental and economic sustainability, replacing traditional single-issue policies.

These plans have been implemented worldwide, including New Zealand, the Netherlands, and other European Union countries. Advocate Huey Johnson has introduced them to parts of the United States, believing they are crucial for managing Climate Change.

The Netherlands' National Environmental Policy Plan (NEPP), adopted in 1989, is the longest-running example. Despite facing severe environmental problems like congestion and heavy industry, the country achieved significant recovery in under 20 years through its implementation.

Jordyn Hilton, a Biology major at Claflin University, is actively involved in campus life. She recently became an initiate of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Her dedication was

Jordyn Hilton, a Biology major at Claflin University, is actively involved in campus life. She recently became an initiate of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Her dedication was also recognized through the prestigious honor of serving as Claflin University's Miss Homecoming 2025.

In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise:

In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire*. It details the fire, examines failures, and suggests ways to avert future tragedies amid worsening climate change.

Join Johnson (The Washington Post) in conversation with ProPublica's Elizabeth Weil on August 2, 2021. This timely discussion will revisit the Paradise tragedy, its recovery, and the increasing dangers of wildfires in our "new normal."

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This keynote session from The Responsible Business Summit Europe, organized by Ethical Corporation, was published on July 17,

This keynote session from The Responsible Business Summit Europe, organized by Ethical Corporation, was published on July 17, 2017.

Speakers included Kelly M. Semrau, SVP, Global Corporate Affairs, Communication & Sustainability, SC Johnson; Julian Hilton-Johnson, VP, Corporate Relations & Chief of Staff to the President, McDonald's Europe; Jeffrey Hogue, Chief Sustainability Officer, C&A; and Chris Coulter, CEO, GlobeScan.

Jeff Corwin joins conservationists in California to protect pinnipeds, including elephant seals and sea lions. Organizations like the Marine Mammal Care Center and Defenders of Wildlife are

Jeff Corwin joins conservationists in California to protect pinnipeds, including elephant seals and sea lions. Organizations like the Marine Mammal Care Center and Defenders of Wildlife are crucial in rescuing and rehabilitating these animals, which face severe threats from climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and plastic pollution.

Corwin assists Dr. Lauren Palmer and Andy Johnson in rehabilitating four malnourished California sea lion pups, one of whom ingested plastic. After critical care, tagging, and weighing, the pups are successfully released back into the wild. This effort underscores the vital role of conservation in giving endangered animals a second chance and addressing environmental challenges for ecosystem health.