Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal thoughts and life experiences—the person behind the stardom.

She will discuss her new book of poems, "When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance." This collection, a personal diary in poetry, shares reflections from her childhood, cherished memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Mimi Fariña.

Join us for a unique look into the reminiscences of this iconic artist. Joan Baez will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

On April 18, 2024, Indigenous youth leaders globally convened virtually at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). They presented strategies and solutions to address fossil fuel

On April 18, 2024, Indigenous youth leaders globally convened virtually at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). They presented strategies and solutions to address fossil fuel extraction, deforestation, and the climate crisis.

Utilizing Indigenous knowledge, panelists championed Indigenous rights, self-determination, and climate justice, aiming for a healthy and equitable climate future. The event featured diverse Indigenous youth leaders from regions including Nepal, Turtle Island/USA, Kenya, and Norway.

ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) hosted a COP26 event on November 3, 2021, titled "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from

ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) hosted a COP26 event on November 3, 2021, titled "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from insurance, regulatory bodies, and governments to discuss their crucial roles in addressing the global climate challenge.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and ClimateWise presented actionable recommendations. Their work outlines priorities for urgently expanding risk sharing and insurance systems as an essential climate policy response. These recommendations provide a pathway to immediately quantify, manage, and reduce climate risks, and to integrate climate policy and regulation for a resilient, net-zero, and just transition across all economies.

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to deliver life-saving information before, during, and after disasters.

This special podcast features H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU Secretary-General), Mario Maniewicz (ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Director), and Timothy Ellam (International Amateur Radio Union President). Produced by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez and written by Jennifer Macleod, this ITU Digital Production offers further information at www.itu.int.

This film delves into themes of inclusion, identity, and hand-drawn heroes, centered on mountain biker, skier, and artist Brooklyn Bell. Unable to find a hero, Bell created Ruby J, a comic

This film delves into themes of inclusion, identity, and hand-drawn heroes, centered on mountain biker, skier, and artist Brooklyn Bell. Unable to find a hero, Bell created Ruby J, a comic character who became her powerful role model.

Inspired by Ruby, Bell embraced the mantra to "live like her, breathe like her, be unapologetically black like her," ultimately forging her own identity through a blend of dirt, snow, art, and inclusion.

Directed by Dave Mayers and produced by Lauren Cerre and Dave Mayers, the film features cinematography by Joey Schusler and Jika Gonzalez, editing by Cameron Dennis, music by Jameson Williams, and graphics by Brooklyn Bell and Kris Cave.

Watch Oceana's "Keep Oceans Fishy" series, featuring "Women in Fisheries Science & Ocean Conservation." This episode highlights incredible women dedicated to protecting ocean resources.

The

Watch Oceana's "Keep Oceans Fishy" series, featuring "Women in Fisheries Science & Ocean Conservation." This episode highlights incredible women dedicated to protecting ocean resources.

The panel includes Cirse Gonzalez (Virginia Institute of Marine Science), Dr. Lyda Harris (The Boeing Company), Emily Selinger (Emily's Oysters), and Suraida Nañez-James (Gulf Reach and NOAA Ocean Exploration). They share insights on conservation through science, policy, business, education, and advocacy.

Their work aims to inspire the next generation to use ocean science and keep our oceans fishy.

B Lab is undertaking a multi-year, collaborative process to evolve its standards, as explained by Director Judy Rodrigues. This initiative aims to raise the bar for businesses and requires broad

B Lab is undertaking a multi-year, collaborative process to evolve its standards, as explained by Director Judy Rodrigues. This initiative aims to raise the bar for businesses and requires broad input.

Whether you're a B Corp employee, aspire to join the community, or simply have thoughts on business's role in society, your perspective is crucial. The deadline to share your input is March 26.

Review the draft standards on our multilingual website and contribute your feedback today: https://bit.ly/3vjPuvT

This discussion highlighted the critical importance of diversity and representation in the climate debate. It featured insights from the Honorary President of the Black Environmental Network,

This discussion highlighted the critical importance of diversity and representation in the climate debate. It featured insights from the Honorary President of the Black Environmental Network, CBE.

The talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community gathering that follows the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

On June 24, 2018, an interfaith gathering for Immigrant Justice protested President Trump's "Zero Tolerance" policy at the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon. Participants

On June 24, 2018, an interfaith gathering for Immigrant Justice protested President Trump's "Zero Tolerance" policy at the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, Oregon. Participants prayed, sang, and read scripture, opposing the internment of 123 refugees and the separation of parents from their children.

Despite officials portraying objectors as "radicals," diverse Portlanders united, led by love, to condemn the policy as immoral and support detainees. Freedom for Immigrants (https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/) offers data on detention, highlighting it as a major industry. This event was filmed by Ruth Ann Barrett.

Erick Gonzalez, a Guatemalan teacher and healer, will discuss Mayan prophecies for 2012 and beyond. He will

Erick Gonzalez, a Guatemalan teacher and healer, will discuss Mayan prophecies for 2012 and beyond. He will present these prophecies based on ancient indigenous teachings, contrasting them with popular Hollywood interpretations.

Gonzalez previously spoke in Portland, Oregon, on December 2, 2011. This event was part of "The Natural Way: Indigenous Voices," organized by the Earth & Spirit Council.