This overview highlights BSR's Collaborative Initiatives, including the Human Rights Working Group, Clean Cargo Working Group, and Maritime Anti-Corruption Network.

For more information on

This overview highlights BSR's Collaborative Initiatives, including the Human Rights Working Group, Clean Cargo Working Group, and Maritime Anti-Corruption Network.

For more information on our other collaborative initiatives, visit bsr.org/collaboration.

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Tracey Osborne addresses the topic of intersectionality in the climate crisis through a systems view. This talk was featured as the closing keynote speech at the TEDxGAIAjourney event of Oct 15th,

Tracey Osborne addresses the topic of intersectionality in the climate crisis through a systems view. This talk was featured as the closing keynote speech at the TEDxGAIAjourney event of Oct 15th, 2020. Speaker bio: Tracey Osborne is an Associate Professor, Vice Chair and Presidential Chair in the Management of Complex Systems Department at the University of California, Merced. Tracey's research focuses on the social & political economic dimensions of climate change mitigation in tropical forests & the role of Indigenous Peoples, the politics of climate finance and governance, and climate equity and justice. She's worked on these issues globally with extensive field experience in Mexico & the Amazon, is the founding Director of the new UC Center for Climate Justice & leads the Climate Alliance Mapping Project, a collaborative effort between academics, environmental non-governmental organizations, and Indigenous organizations working for a socially-just response to climate change through research, maps & digital stories. Her work has been published in high-impact geography, social science & interdisciplinary journals. She has been invited to share her research internationally in venues academic & non, such as Conference of the Parties climate change meetings. She received her PhD from the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley. Tracey's research focuses on the social & political economic dimensions of climate change mitigation in tropical forests & the role of Indigenous Peoples, the politics of climate finance and governance, and climate equity and justice. She's worked on these issues globally with extensive field experience in Mexico & the Amazon, is the founding Director of the new UC Center for Climate Justice & leads the Climate Alliance Mapping Project, a collaborative effort between academics, environmental non-governmental organizations, and Indigenous organizations working for a socially-just response to climate change through research, maps & digital stories. Her work has been published in high-impact geography, social science & interdisciplinary journals. She has been invited to share her research internationally in venues academic & non, such as Conference of the Parties climate change meetings. She received her PhD from the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Indigenous Peoples face a new wave of extractivism for transition minerals like copper, nickel, cobalt, and lithium, crucial for battery development. These mining projects risk replicating the harms of the fossil fuel economy by threatening Indigenous rights, especially those of Indigenous women, and destroying biodiverse ecosystems. This panel will prioritize Indigenous women’s rights.

Speakers include Galina Angarova (Cultural Survival), Lesley Muñoz (Plurinational Observatory of Andean Salt Flats - OPSAL), Jannie Staffansson (Cultural Survival), Guadalupe García Prado (Observatory of Extractive Industries), and Kate R. Finn (First Peoples Worldwide).

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Join CCL IT Director Ricky Bradley and Education Director Brett Cease for a training on effective volunteer texting. This session covers recommendations for group communication, focusing on data privacy, opt-out requests, and important advocacy considerations.

The training highlights Remind.com as a recommended system. Access the presentation slides here: cclusa.org/group-texting-slides. Key topics include data privacy, Remind.com registration, and final recommendations.

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e& Group CEO, Hatem Dowidar, detailed the company's significant commitment to digital connectivity. He explained e&'s (etisalat and) response to the ITU Partner2Connect call.

This

e& Group CEO, Hatem Dowidar, detailed the company's significant commitment to digital connectivity. He explained e&'s (etisalat and) response to the ITU Partner2Connect call.

This initiative involves a USD 6 billion investment across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, aimed at extending meaningful digital access throughout these regions.

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The Turtle Lodge has partnered with Manitoba 150 and IG Wealth Management to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws, to be released in English, French, and Anishinaabe.

The Turtle Lodge has partnered with Manitoba 150 and IG Wealth Management to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws, to be released in English, French, and Anishinaabe. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man)) and Cree Director Erica Marie Daniels, the vignettes follow an Indigenous boy on his vision quest, growing, thriving, and gaining wisdom. On his spiritual journey, he meets seven sacred animals who teach him how we as people should live our lives on Mother Earth. Created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc., the short animated films tell the stories of Indigenous Peoples in their own voices, in a format that is accessible not only for Indigenous people, but for all Peoples. COMING SOON TO www.turtlelodge.org See promo clips at http://www.turtlelodge.org/coming-soon/

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The Turtle Lodge has partnered with Manitoba 150 and IG Wealth Management to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws, to be released in English, French, and Anishinaabe.

The Turtle Lodge has partnered with Manitoba 150 and IG Wealth Management to present a series of short animated films on the Seven Sacred Laws, to be released in English, French, and Anishinaabe. Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man)) and Cree Director Erica Marie Daniels, the vignettes follow an Indigenous boy on his vision quest, growing, thriving, and gaining wisdom. On his spiritual journey, he meets seven sacred animals who teach him how we as people should live our lives on Mother Earth. Created by Manitoba’s Peg City Pictures Inc., the short animated films tell the stories of Indigenous Peoples in their own voices, in a format that is accessible not only for Indigenous people, but for all Peoples. COMING SOON TO www.turtlelodge.org See promo clips at http://www.turtlelodge.org/coming-soon/

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