Charlton Shackleton is addressing the underrepresentation of equatorial regions in climate change funding. Commemorating his ancestor Sir Ernest Shackleton, he will lead a 2022 expedition to the

Charlton Shackleton is addressing the underrepresentation of equatorial regions in climate change funding. Commemorating his ancestor Sir Ernest Shackleton, he will lead a 2022 expedition to the South Pole, personally transporting climate scientists for research. This unique initiative aims to support those most impacted by climate change.

As an Antarctic Explorer and Entrepreneur, Charlton also founded The Shackleton Research Trust, offering academic scholarships to underrepresented science students worldwide. Additionally, he directs the Shackleton Initiative Marine Research Centre (SIMRC) in Tobago, which explores coral reef restoration and hosts researchers at Buccoo Reef. This information was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Solutions to plastic pollution are within reach, preventing a future where oceans contain more plastic than fish. Sir David Attenborough advocates for a circular economy for plastic: eliminating

Solutions to plastic pollution are within reach, preventing a future where oceans contain more plastic than fish. Sir David Attenborough advocates for a circular economy for plastic: eliminating unnecessary items, innovating for safe reuse, recycling, or composting of essential plastics, and circulating materials to prevent waste.

Discover the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's work on this transition at emf.org/plastics. Learn more about the circular economy for plastic here.

Mary Robinson, a co-founder of Project Dandelion, was interviewed by Ronda Carnegie. Project Dandelion is a women-led global campaign dedicated to climate justice.

This interview follows

Mary Robinson, a co-founder of Project Dandelion, was interviewed by Ronda Carnegie. Project Dandelion is a women-led global campaign dedicated to climate justice.

This interview follows the screening of the documentary "Mrs Robinson," which aired on November 14, 2025, at 4 PM PST.

Mary Robinson is confirmed as the keynote speaker.

She holds the distinction of being the first woman President of Ireland.

Additionally, she founded the influential Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson is confirmed as the keynote speaker.

She holds the distinction of being the first woman President of Ireland.

Additionally, she founded the influential Mary Robinson Foundation.

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the Black farming movement, worker cooperatives, and sustainable practices aimed at ensuring healthy, local food access for all.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on November 8, 2021, exploring these critical issues. Doria Robinson, Executive Director of Urban Tilth, and Andrea Talley, Worker-Owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative, shared insights. Noted author Natalie Baszile moderated the conversation.

The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, makes programs like this possible. Learn more and become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership.

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership

Sir Peter Bazalgette, a pivotal figure in the UK's independent TV production sector and a lifelong advocate for the arts, recently spoke at Google. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at Endemol, the Royal Television Society, National Film School, Arts Council England, and he currently chairs ITV.

He joined us to discuss his new book, *The Empathy Instinct*, which explores how to foster a more civil society amidst division. The event was moderated by VP Comms Peter Barron, underscoring Sir Peter's career-long argument for the importance of creative expression.

Get the book here: https://goo.gl/Qk9FBg

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser (2013–2017), discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser (2013–2017), discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

He participated in two C2G sessions on October 10th at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly. There, scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, youth, and other civil society representatives explored critical questions facing decision-makers regarding the Arctic's future.

Sir David Attenborough has shared an update from Blue Planet II regarding plastic consumption.

Born on 8 May 1926, Sir David Frederick Attenborough is an English broadcaster and natural

Sir David Attenborough has shared an update from Blue Planet II regarding plastic consumption.

Born on 8 May 1926, Sir David Frederick Attenborough is an English broadcaster and natural historian. He is renowned for writing and presenting the BBC's "Life collection," a series of nine natural history documentaries that comprehensively survey Earth's animal and plant life.

Mark Lee and