The question of how butterflies survive Australia's massive bushfires was answered in part by Julie Favell. Near Long Swamp in Lithgow, while putting out water for fire-affected wildlife, she

The question of how butterflies survive Australia's massive bushfires was answered in part by Julie Favell. Near Long Swamp in Lithgow, while putting out water for fire-affected wildlife, she witnessed common brown butterflies (Heteronympha merope) fluttering inside a moist wombat hole.

This observation suggests that natural underground shelters, offering damp and cooler conditions, provide vital refuge for some species during intense infernos.

Footage by Julie Favell.

Civil society, particularly NGOs, initiates change. Through their activism, speed, and collaborative methods, they effectively influence both UN processes and private sector entities.

Key

Civil society, particularly NGOs, initiates change. Through their activism, speed, and collaborative methods, they effectively influence both UN processes and private sector entities.

Key speakers include Jonathon Porritt, Vandana Shiva, Nitin Desai, Lester Brown, Bill Ford, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Yolanda Kakabadse, and Gro Harlem Brundtland.

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an Alaskan adventure, connecting with iconic North American brown bears. He observes these magnificent creatures, including a mother with cubs, hunting

Join Jeff Corwin on "Wildlife Nation" for an Alaskan adventure, connecting with iconic North American brown bears. He observes these magnificent creatures, including a mother with cubs, hunting for salmon, and discovers how this vital resource helps them become so big.

The journey highlights how people and bears coexist, and the efforts of conservationists, including Defenders of Wildlife, to manage and sustain salmon for future generations. Witness the incredible struggles and successes of these animals and the dedicated work to protect them.

This event convened diverse women and gender-diverse leaders from grassroots to global levels, alongside advocates and policymakers. They shared insights on the climate crisis, COP27, and

This event convened diverse women and gender-diverse leaders from grassroots to global levels, alongside advocates and policymakers. They shared insights on the climate crisis, COP27, and strategies for advancing just, community-led solutions to interlocking global challenges.

Notable speakers included Jacqui Patterson (The Chisholm Legacy Project), Diana Duarte (MADRE), Farhana Yamin (Chatham House), and Jade Begay (NDN Collective), who also served as moderator and is WECAN's Executive Director.

The event was part of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) three-day Climate Justice Forum, "Facing the Climate Emergency on the Road to COP27," held September 20-22.

This event features Jessica Brown, Associate Director at Climate Policy Initiative, and Matt Petersen, President & CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.

Bennett Freeman, former US Deputy

This event features Jessica Brown, Associate Director at Climate Policy Initiative, and Matt Petersen, President & CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.

Bennett Freeman, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy and Chair of the Global Witness advisory board, will serve as both moderator and speaker.

Empowering women is crucial for future security and sustainability. This principle was recently underscored by Vandana Shiva, Lester Brown, and Achim Steiner.

Following International

Empowering women is crucial for future security and sustainability. This principle was recently underscored by Vandana Shiva, Lester Brown, and Achim Steiner.

Following International Women's Day, these experts emphasized the broader need to empower all citizens, ensuring their participation in decisions that will shape the next generation.

Pioneers Lester Brown,