The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) united astronauts from multiple nations, including Germany, Japan, US, and India, to send a vital message of solidarity, hope, and collaboration to

The Association of Space Explorers (ASE) united astronauts from multiple nations, including Germany, Japan, US, and India, to send a vital message of solidarity, hope, and collaboration to political leaders concerning climate change. This powerful initiative aims to inspire action during a crucial time.

For deeper insight into the Overview Effect and astronaut experiences, explore "OVERVIEW" on YouTube and "PLANETARY," available on iTunes. The video was produced by astronaut Ron Garan and the award-winning Planetary Collective, in association with Daria Lopez-Alegria of Space Bridges.

Learn more at weareplanetary.com.

TEDMED hosts an annual conference focusing on health and medicine. The 2013 TEDMED conference is scheduled for April 16-19 at the John F.

TEDMED hosts an annual conference focusing on health and medicine. The 2013 TEDMED conference is scheduled for April 16-19 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

Their YouTube channel features nearly 200 videos from previous events.

James Gifford, Executive Director of the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment, notes

James Gifford, Executive Director of the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment, notes the global financial crisis has prompted firms to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors for long-term sustainability. He calls relying solely on financial metrics "a bygone paradigm," urging leaders to address short-term investment strategies.

Dr. Gifford is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Initiative for Responsible Investment, researching sustainable investment in emerging markets and integrating positive impact into mainstream strategies.

Published by IESE, the graduate business school of the University of Navarra, this content highlights their mission to develop business leaders who create a deep, positive, and lasting impact on society.

Published November 1, 2016, the VPRO Backlight documentary "Justice For All" highlights the global crisis of legal access, where four billion people find justice too expensive, complex, or

Published November 1, 2016, the VPRO Backlight documentary "Justice For All" highlights the global crisis of legal access, where four billion people find justice too expensive, complex, or unavailable due to corruption.

Dutch government lawyers are digitally innovating the legal industry, with Kenya emerging as a trendsetter. Under Supreme Court Judge Willy Mutunga's guidance, a network of apps and legal volunteers uses text messaging, smartphones, and Twitter to combat injustice, leveraging mobile technology over traditional law degrees.

The film features insights from Willy Mutunga, Sam Muller of the Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law, prison paralegal Peter Ouko, Kituo Cha Sheria, and the Ushahidi open-source software collective.

This re-aired podcast episode features Pippa Norris, a Harvard political scientist. Her 2019 book, "Cultural Backlash: Trump, Brexit and Authoritarian Populism," offers a key explanation for the

This re-aired podcast episode features Pippa Norris, a Harvard political scientist. Her 2019 book, "Cultural Backlash: Trump, Brexit and Authoritarian Populism," offers a key explanation for the far right's rise, remaining highly relevant today.

The discussion explores the "silent revolution in cultural values" across advanced democracies, the "transgressive aesthetic" of leaders like Trump and Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, and how economic anxiety fuels right-wing backlashes.

Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has launched the Arts in Crisis Initiative. This program calls upon individuals and organizations to offer their skills and

Michael Kaiser of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has launched the Arts in Crisis Initiative. This program calls upon individuals and organizations to offer their skills and expertise to arts professionals and organizations struggling during the current economic crisis.

The Center plans to match arts managers in need with the expertise of professionals both at the Kennedy Center and across the nation, providing vital support for survival.

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is

At COP28 in Dubai, Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia hosted a panel examining the climate impact of military operations. With global conflicts destroying cities, lives, and ecosystems, peace is essential to prevent catastrophic climate failure.

Tamara Lorincz highlighted over two trillion dollars annually spent on military operations and resource extraction. Dr. Amara Eniya explained how climate crisis-driven droughts and floods compound national debt, crippling nations struggling to meet basic needs. John D. Liu, representing Commonland, showcased global efforts to restore land and hydrological cycles.

Edited by Mike Coe; Produced by Dale Walkonen; Music by David Fesliyan. For more information, visit the Commonland Foundation and the FacingFuture Library.

The critical work of our time is nature's restoration, yet over $2 trillion is spent annually on military operations and armaments. This global spending fuels wars, destroys cities and critical

The critical work of our time is nature's restoration, yet over $2 trillion is spent annually on military operations and armaments. This global spending fuels wars, destroys cities and critical ecosystems, emits millions of tons of greenhouse gases, pollutes land and water, and exacerbates the climate crisis, increasing vulnerability to catastrophic floods, droughts, and diseases.

Military alliances are not the answer; the real battle is saving life on our planet, which requires us to stop destroying it. This vital discussion features Kati Juva (Co-President, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War) and Tamara Lorincz (environmental advocate, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace).

For more information on the state of our planet, visit the FacingFuture Library.