Join us for an #OceanStewardSpotlight with Risa Bell, founder of Paddle for Peace. This nonprofit brings inner-city and BIPOC communities to coastal spaces for recreation, surfing, and ocean

Join us for an #OceanStewardSpotlight with Risa Bell, founder of Paddle for Peace. This nonprofit brings inner-city and BIPOC communities to coastal spaces for recreation, surfing, and ocean conservation education. A biracial surfer from Guam, Risa aims to diversify the sport, sharing her passion for the ocean with more people of color.

Catch the spotlight on September 15th at 12pm PST/3pm EST. Support Paddle for Peace and its mission here: paddleforpeace.org.

Mariana Del Valle Prieto Cervantes dedicates her life to advocating for and representing the Latinx community within the environmental movement. Raised on California’s central coast, she holds a

Mariana Del Valle Prieto Cervantes dedicates her life to advocating for and representing the Latinx community within the environmental movement. Raised on California’s central coast, she holds a degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Sustainable Communities.

Her career began at a local aquarium, where she gained experience in public education and community engagement. As Bilingual Program Specialist, Mariana developed and implemented bilingual programs, serving Latinx visitors and fostering a more diverse and inclusive organization.

Support Mariana: greenlatinos.org

Natalia Teryda, a PhD student at the University of Florida, has dedicated herself to marine conservation since age fourteen. She earned a Master's in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from the

Natalia Teryda, a PhD student at the University of Florida, has dedicated herself to marine conservation since age fourteen. She earned a Master's in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego as a Fulbright Grantee, following her BS in Biology from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata.

Originally from Mar del Plata, Argentina, Natalia was selected by the US Embassy in Argentina to be an Argentinean Youth Ambassador for the "Our Oceans, Young Ambassadors" program, organized by the US Department of State.

Sustainability means enduring, which demands rapid innovation. This is not just ethical, but a matter of survival. Yet, innovation is demanding, consuming significant time and

Sustainability means enduring, which demands rapid innovation. This is not just ethical, but a matter of survival. Yet, innovation is demanding, consuming significant time and resources.

Andrea Geremicca explains how to overcome the challenges of future-oriented thinking. He directs the Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Rome Business School and the European Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (EIIS), and is a LUISS professor. He studied innovation at Harvard and emerging technologies at Singularity University, also advising international startups.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Jonathan Kolby, long fascinated by reptiles and amphibians, is dedicated to preventing their extinction in Honduras. A global chytrid fungus outbreak severely threatens frog populations,

Dr. Jonathan Kolby, long fascinated by reptiles and amphibians, is dedicated to preventing their extinction in Honduras. A global chytrid fungus outbreak severely threatens frog populations, especially in cloud forests like Cusuco National Park.

Kolby founded the Honduras Amphibian Conservation and Rescue Center to treat sick frogs from Cusuco, preparing them for reintroduction. His mission also includes sharing Honduras' incredible biodiversity and fostering greater involvement of local students in conservation.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

El Programa de Liderazgo en el Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano (Liderazgo SAM) es una nueva iniciativa del Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A.C., en asociación con la

El Programa de Liderazgo en el Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano (Liderazgo SAM) es una nueva iniciativa del Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A.C., en asociación con la Fundación Summit. Su objetivo es acelerar los esfuerzos de conservación en la ecorregión del Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano.

Esto se logra identificando y capacitando a líderes locales. Estos líderes implementarán proyectos audaces y replicables, con el fin último de reducir las principales amenazas que ponen en riesgo al arrecife.

On April 15, 2011, the indigenous Purepecha community of Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, rebelled against organized crime, the logging industry, and corrupt government agencies. They used sticks,

On April 15, 2011, the indigenous Purepecha community of Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, rebelled against organized crime, the logging industry, and corrupt government agencies. They used sticks, rocks, and bottle rockets to resist their "narco-government" that pillaged sacred forests.

Since then, Cheran has ousted all political parties and local/state police, seizing offices, weapons, and vehicles. The community re-established traditional self-governance, featuring a council of elders, a community police ("ronda"), and its "Guarda Bosques" (Forest Keepers) defense team.

The Center’s Laiken Jordahl recently discussed the looming threat of a border wall through Big Bend National Park on NPR’s Studio 1A. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued the

The Center’s Laiken Jordahl recently discussed the looming threat of a border wall through Big Bend National Park on NPR’s Studio 1A. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued the largest wall construction contract in American history for this region.

A wall would transform this remote park into an industrial zone, severing wildlife from vital water sources and blocking public access to the Rio Grande, effectively ending river recreation.

We've been on the front lines, suing DHS last month to stop construction in Big Bend. We are committed to its permanent protection. Please share this message to raise awareness and support our ongoing efforts.