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The Avatamsaka Sutra describes Indra's Net, an ancient metaphor for our interdependent universe. This concept inspires a collaborative art project led by artist Debra Goldman.

At events

The Avatamsaka Sutra describes Indra's Net, an ancient metaphor for our interdependent universe. This concept inspires a collaborative art project led by artist Debra Goldman.

At events like Bioneers, participants create a physical "Indra's Net" using recycled, natural, and lightweight fabrics. This endeavor fosters connection, encouraging people to share stories and build relationships.

Learn more about Debra Goldman's work: debragoldmanstudio.com

Emilie Mazzacurati, a UC Berkeley Goldman School alumna, founded Four Twenty Seven Climate Solutions. Her company blends climate science and economic modeling to advise clients on integrating

Emilie Mazzacurati, a UC Berkeley Goldman School alumna, founded Four Twenty Seven Climate Solutions. Her company blends climate science and economic modeling to advise clients on integrating climate risk into business decisions, fostering community protection and resilience through social innovation.

Mazzacurati discusses her company's mission with fellow alumnus Jonathan Stein.

This episode, part of "The UC Public Policy Channel" series, is available on UCTV. [May 2017] [Show ID: 32257]

Economist Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary, explores how the intersection of politics and economics led to Donald Trump's rise. He also addresses concerns, shared by some Republicans, that

Economist Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary, explores how the intersection of politics and economics led to Donald Trump's rise. He also addresses concerns, shared by some Republicans, that Trump's governance is harming American institutions.

Reich delivered this rousing talk as the featured speaker at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy’s Board of Advisors Dinner in March 2017. For more, visit: UCTV.

Goldman Prize winner Ursula Sladek established Germany's first cooperatively-owned renewable power company. This initiative directly responded to the nation's expanded reliance on nuclear

Goldman Prize winner Ursula Sladek established Germany's first cooperatively-owned renewable power company. This initiative directly responded to the nation's expanded reliance on nuclear energy.

Learn more at http://www.goldmanprize.org/2011/europe.

During SF Climate Week, Climate One hosted 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize winners Laurene Allen and Carlos Mallo Molina. These inspiring leaders protect their communities from powerful

During SF Climate Week, Climate One hosted 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize winners Laurene Allen and Carlos Mallo Molina. These inspiring leaders protect their communities from powerful interests, often at great personal risk. Join Co-Host Greg Dalton to explore their extraordinary actions.

Carlos Mallo Molina led a campaign to stop Fonsalía Port construction, canceled in October 2021. The terminal threatened a 170,000-acre marine protected area in Tenerife, home to sea turtles, whales, and sharks. He now envisions a marine conservation and education center.

Laurene Allen protected New England families from PFAS-contaminated drinking water. Her campaign pressured an industrial giant, responsible for toxic "forever chemicals," to close in May 2024, ending over 20 years of pollution.

Sharon Lavigne, founder of the faith-based environmental justice group Rise St. James, was the 2021 North American winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. She received the award for her work

Sharon Lavigne, founder of the faith-based environmental justice group Rise St. James, was the 2021 North American winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize. She received the award for her work fighting chemical plants in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

Support Sharon's efforts: Rise St. James