Called "the voice of the resistance" by The New York Times, writer and activist Rebecca Solnit discussed her view that the future hinges on present action to counter institutional inertia and

Called "the voice of the resistance" by The New York Times, writer and activist Rebecca Solnit discussed her view that the future hinges on present action to counter institutional inertia and fossil fuel interests. She emphasized moving from climate despair to possibility, drawing from her book *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*.

Solnit was joined by co-editor and climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua and native Fijian Fenton Lutunatabua (participating virtually). Together, they called on the audience to embrace indigenous wisdom and new stories to rise to the moment. This event was presented in association with Bioneers 2023 on March 22, 2023.

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Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand,

Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand, supply, and gaps to develop effective national policies and strategies.

It will explore existing frameworks, concepts, and measurement tools, providing practical guidelines and country examples. The goal is to help nations assess skills levels, identify needs, and design impactful digital skills interventions and strategies.

Moderated by Dr. Susan Teltscher, the session features expert panelists. Resources include: ITU Digital Skills Toolkit 2024, Enhancing metrics for measuring digital skills, and Azerbaijan: Digital Skills Assessment 2023-2024.

In her talk, Susan Lazear champions sustainable clothing choices, revealing fashion industry statistics on waste, toxics, and pollution. She stresses that this is a collective problem, encouraging

In her talk, Susan Lazear champions sustainable clothing choices, revealing fashion industry statistics on waste, toxics, and pollution. She stresses that this is a collective problem, encouraging listeners to make individual changes for a more sustainable world.

Susan holds degrees from the University of Guelph and San Diego State University. Her career includes college teaching and work in the fashion industry. She also owns Cochenille Design Studio, developing software for textile artists. This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Susan Pineda Mercado has dedicated over 30 years to medicine and public health. Throughout her distinguished career, she has overseen responses to some of today's most complex public health

Dr. Susan Pineda Mercado has dedicated over 30 years to medicine and public health. Throughout her distinguished career, she has overseen responses to some of today's most complex public health challenges.

She now serves as the Executive Director of Health in Humanitarian Action. For additional information, visit climaterealityproject.org.