Mary Robinson founded the Foundation bearing her name, dedicated to climate justice for vulnerable, marginalized populations worldwide. She served as President

Mary Robinson founded the Foundation bearing her name, dedicated to climate justice for vulnerable, marginalized populations worldwide. She served as President of Ireland (1990-1997) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002).

A member of the Elders and the Club of Madrid, Robinson has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2013, she was appointed UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa, and her memoir, *Everybody Matters*, was published.

Rick Ridgeway, VP for Environmental Affairs at Patagonia, spoke at the BSR Conference 2013 about how networks enable partnerships.

He highlighted

Rick Ridgeway, VP for Environmental Affairs at Patagonia, spoke at the BSR Conference 2013 about how networks enable partnerships.

He highlighted Patagonia's collaboration with the NRDC to measure the environmental footprint of its supply chain facilities, such as mills and dye houses. This partnership exemplifies effective NGO-corporate cooperation.

For additional information on the BSR Conference 2013, visit the conference website.

Published November 19, 2013, this data visualization illustrates climate change effects. It was produced by the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme and Globaia, with funding from the UN

Published November 19, 2013, this data visualization illustrates climate change effects. It was produced by the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme and Globaia, with funding from the UN Foundation.

The visualization summarizes key findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (Working Group I summary for policymakers, Physical Science Basis). All presented facts are directly derived from the IPCC summary.

Dow Chemical, known for products like Dursban, Napalm, and Agent Orange, is now entering the food business. The company seeks government approval for genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybeans

Dow Chemical, known for products like Dursban, Napalm, and Agent Orange, is now entering the food business. The company seeks government approval for genetically engineered (GE) corn and soybeans designed to withstand repeated dousing with 2,4-D, a component of Agent Orange. This raises significant concerns about trusting Dow Chemical with our food supply.

For more information on Dow Chemical's history and how to oppose these new GE "Agent Orange" crops, visit www.dow-watch.org.

Eco-Eye Series 10, Episode 10, hosted by Duncan Stewart, explores sustainable building practices. The episode features a visit to a 'solar city' and passive holiday homes in Austria.

It

Eco-Eye Series 10, Episode 10, hosted by Duncan Stewart, explores sustainable building practices. The episode features a visit to a 'solar city' and passive holiday homes in Austria.

It also highlights an Irish house performance and external insulation upgrade project in Rathfarnham. This episode was originally published on February 28, 2014.

Emerging Women Live celebrates women leaders and entrepreneurs, promoting an integrated approach to success. The second annual Emerging Women Live Conference will take place in New York City from

Emerging Women Live celebrates women leaders and entrepreneurs, promoting an integrated approach to success. The second annual Emerging Women Live Conference will take place in New York City from October 9-12, 2014.

Register here.

Juvenal Alvarez and his band, "La Recicleychon," create musical instruments like drums, tubas, and trumpets from discarded PVC pipes, hoses, and cardboard. They perform for tips every weekend in

Juvenal Alvarez and his band, "La Recicleychon," create musical instruments like drums, tubas, and trumpets from discarded PVC pipes, hoses, and cardboard. They perform for tips every weekend in Guadalajara, Mexico.

This story was produced by Alexis Astorga for Storyhunter, an organization that helps video journalists and documentary filmmakers create impactful video stories. Learn more at Storyhunter.tv.

Published on October 18, 2013.