Leif Wenar, author of "Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World," delivered a talk at Town Hall Seattle on January 27, 2016. He argued that the principle "might makes right"

Leif Wenar, author of "Blood Oil: Tyrants, Violence, and the Rules That Run the World," delivered a talk at Town Hall Seattle on January 27, 2016. He argued that the principle "might makes right" must be retired. Wenar serves as the Chair of Philosophy Law at King's College London, having studied at Stanford and Harvard under John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and T.M. Scanlon.

His expertise includes property rights and international ethics. For more details on his work, visit his King's College London profile or CleanTrade.org. "Blood Oil" is available for purchase via Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a mother, scientist, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, is an acclaimed author. Her books, including the widely praised "Braiding Sweetgrass" (also adapted for young

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a mother, scientist, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, is an acclaimed author. Her books, including the widely praised "Braiding Sweetgrass" (also adapted for young adults) and award-winning "Gathering Moss," highlight Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge, fostering ecological understanding through plants.

This short film is part of The Arachne Project, a May 2024 gathering by Oregon State University's Spring Creek Project. This diverse community of writers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders explored new visions for conservation in an uncertain future. Learn more at https://beav.es/arachne.

Eco restoration is vital for life on Earth. John D. Liu's Commonland Foundation spearheads 55 large-scale global projects.

In Egypt, Siham Said (Habiba), Maximilian Abouleish-Boes (SEKEM),

Eco restoration is vital for life on Earth. John D. Liu's Commonland Foundation spearheads 55 large-scale global projects.

In Egypt, Siham Said (Habiba), Maximilian Abouleish-Boes (SEKEM), and Naglaa Ahmed (Egyptian Biodynamic Association) demonstrate success, reviving hydrological cycles and ecological function on dried land. Two thousand Egyptian farmers actively restore nature, store carbon, and develop sustainable organic agriculture, often via carbon credits—a stark contrast to COP27.

For more information or to join: [Habiba](https://globalearthrepairfoundation.org/habiba-community-and-ecosystem-restoration-camp-sinai-egypt/), [Commonland](https://www.commonland.com/), [Ecosystem Restoration Camps](https://ecosystemrestorationcamps.org/), [John D. Liu](https://knaw.academia.edu/JohnDLiu). For global insights, visit the [FacingFuture Library](https://facingfuture.earth/library).