This Summit21 session (June 9, 2021) explored the circular economy. Chile’s Minister Carolina Schmidt presented her country's roadmap. Wolfgang Blau and Dame Ellen MacArthur discussed optimizing

This Summit21 session (June 9, 2021) explored the circular economy. Chile’s Minister Carolina Schmidt presented her country's roadmap. Wolfgang Blau and Dame Ellen MacArthur discussed optimizing ecosystem value. Panels included experts from Morgan Stanley and BlackRock on investment, and supply chain leaders from PVH, IKEA, and H&M on redesigning global systems for profit, inclusivity, and environmental benefits.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity accelerating the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights.

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Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN

Prince Charles has voiced strong opposition to climate change deniers and skeptics. This position aligns with a sentiment expressed in 2014 by Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Robinson, a grandmother of five, questioned, "What will they say about what we did or didn't do?" This quote appeared in the New York Times article, "Forecast of Hopes and Fears," published on September 22, 2014.

Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator,

Join Jim Warne of the Oglala Lakota Nation in a program co-presented with the Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter. Warne, a motivational speaker and award-winning documentary creator, discusses Native American history and fostering relationships for effective climate progress.

Warne highlights a critical gap in American education regarding diverse Native American histories, noting that many outside the U.S. are better informed. He stresses the importance of accurate historical teaching to overcome ignorance and intolerance.

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Jeff Mendelsohn, President of New Leaf Paper, discusses how early American corporations were intended to serve the

Jeff Mendelsohn, President of New Leaf Paper, discusses how early American corporations were intended to serve the public good, advocating for businesses to be a force for positive change.

A visionary in green business, Mendelsohn founded New York Recycled Paper in 1991 and New Leaf Paper in 1998. His career focuses on building successful green enterprises and driving sustainability within the paper industry.

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Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35 years of service, has dedicated his post-retirement years to social justice and climate action. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Justice from Harvard and a Certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale University. He is currently a climate activist and speaker trained by the Climate Reality Project.

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