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 the Commonwealth Club on October 18, 2021, for a critical discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world seeks to end this public health crisis, businesses are navigating mandates and

Join the Commonwealth Club on October 18, 2021, for a critical discussion on the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world seeks to end this public health crisis, businesses are navigating mandates and playing a vital role in community safety and vaccination efforts.

A panel of business and healthcare leaders, generously supported by Kaiser Permanente, will explore how the private sector can collaborate to combat the pandemic and foster economic recovery. They will discuss effective strategies and responses to mandates.

The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's largest public affairs forum, hosts this event. For more information, upcoming events, and to support our mission, visit commonwealthclub.org.

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.

Nathan's Peace Corps service in Africa ignited his passion for sustainable living and community. This led him to co-found Food

Nathan's Peace Corps service in Africa ignited his passion for sustainable living and community. This led him to co-found Food Waves in 2010 with Matt Brown, Benjamin Green, and Bobbie Brown.

Food Waves focuses on producing organic food for the local Portland, Oregon market. They champion "small acre stewardship" and sustainable agriculture as solutions to environmental challenges, aiming to develop future farmers by providing essential technical and financial support.

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.

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We,

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We, examining tech startup triumphs and failures.

Join co-authors Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell (WSJ reporters, experts in venture capital and IPOs) with moderator Charles Duhigg (The New Yorker) to uncover startup culture's gripping reality. Presented with INFORUM.

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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,