Incorrectly disposed plastic severely harms our planet. This raises critical questions: Can bioplastics offer a viable alternative? How should consumers manage separate collection, and what is the

Incorrectly disposed plastic severely harms our planet. This raises critical questions: Can bioplastics offer a viable alternative? How should consumers manage separate collection, and what is the government's role?

Giorgia Spigno, an Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, addresses these complex issues. With an MSc in Food Science and Technology and a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering, she shared her expertise at a TEDx event.

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Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day

Don Alejandro Cirilo Pérez, known as Wakatel Utiw (Wandering Wolf), is a Quiche Maya spiritual leader from the highlands of Guatemala. He leads the National Mayan Council of Elders, serves as Day Keeper of the Mayan Calendar, and is a 13th-generation spiritual guide. Grandfather Cirilo is also a founder and Grand Elder of the Continental Council of Elders & Spiritual Guides of the Americas, and an Extraordinary Ambassador for indigenous pueblos in the Guatemalan government.

An international lecturer on Mayan culture, he is renowned for his expertise in the Mayan Long Count Calendar, which culminated around the year “Zero” in 2012. Don Alejandro is dedicated to preserving the sacred teachings, visions, ceremonies, and prophecies of the Maya people, as honored in celebrations like the Wajxaqib Baatz.

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN),

Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), also known as Northwestern Treeplanters and Farmworkers United, was the keynote speaker at the University of Oregon Ethnic Studies commencement ceremony on June 17, 2013.

He emphasized, "Our work with farmers and immigrants is part of the larger goal to build a society based on respect and equality for all."

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel "Rematriating the Land:

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured the panel "Rematriating the Land: Indigenous Sovereignty and the Land Back Movement" on June 24.

Prominent Indigenous leaders participated, including Bryanna R. Brown, Janene Yazzie, Taily Terena, and Pluma Bárbara Moreno Torres, with moderation by Dr. Lyla June Johnston. These leaders represented diverse nations from Canada, Diné Bikéyah, Brazil, and Puerto Rico.

The assembly convened over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants showcased varied visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

Mike and Johanna Bresnan, from Vista del Valle, Costa Rica, share their sustainability journey.

They also discuss the development of their non-profit, "FUCAD" (The Costa Rica Foundation For

Mike and Johanna Bresnan, from Vista del Valle, Costa Rica, share their sustainability journey.

They also discuss the development of their non-profit, "FUCAD" (The Costa Rica Foundation For Aid and Sustainable Development).

Peruvian Amazonian cacao is globally competitive thanks to its quality, origin, and unique characteristics. However, addressing cadmium contamination is crucial to protect its premium value,

Peruvian Amazonian cacao is globally competitive thanks to its quality, origin, and unique characteristics. However, addressing cadmium contamination is crucial to protect its premium value, strengthen international trust, and create more opportunities for thousands of producers.

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This virtual roundtable will present key data and future scenarios on El Niño's impacts in Latin America and the Caribbean. It will highlight risks to food security, livelihoods, and

This virtual roundtable will present key data and future scenarios on El Niño's impacts in Latin America and the Caribbean. It will highlight risks to food security, livelihoods, and vulnerability, emphasizing urgent preparation and early action.

FAO, IFAD, and WFP will outline their joint approach, stressing enhanced coordination with partners. They will demonstrate how anticipatory action, disaster risk financing (including meso-level insurance), and humanitarian-development programming can achieve more timely, integrated, and cost-effective responses.

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Rural and indigenous women in Argentina's native forests generate income through diverse activities like animal husbandry, agroecology, beekeeping, and rural tourism, while conserving

Rural and indigenous women in Argentina's native forests generate income through diverse activities like animal husbandry, agroecology, beekeeping, and rural tourism, while conserving biodiversity. Their deep connection to the land, a source of life and identity, drives sustainable practices.

Collectively organized, they strengthen autonomy and prevent deforestation. Technical support and gender-sensitive public policies are crucial to empower them and solidify their vital role in forest management.

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This video, part of the Standard Operating Procedures from the Global Soil

This video, part of the Standard Operating Procedures from the Global Soil Partnership (FAO), details GLOSOLAN's standardized methodology for determining trace and pseudototal elements, particularly cadmium, in soils. Recorded at AGROSAVIA, it covers best practices from sampling and pretreatment to acid digestion and advanced analytical techniques like ICP-OES and ICP-MS.

The video highlights the importance of harmonized procedures, quality controls, and safety protocols for hazardous reagents. These methods ensure reliable, comparable data, crucial for sustainable soil management, informed decision-making, and global food security. © FAO #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals

In the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Achuar indigenous community of Kupatas demonstrates how conservation and economic development can coexist. They responsibly utilize forest resources, generating

In the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Achuar indigenous community of Kupatas demonstrates how conservation and economic development can coexist. They responsibly utilize forest resources, generating opportunities and improving livelihoods.

As part of Forest and Farm Producer Organizations (OPFA), and with support from FAO's Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), the community strengthens the Amazonian bioeconomy, promotes gender equality, and fosters sustainable livelihoods in indigenous territories.

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