Larry Goldzband addresses flood control in the Bay Area.

He stresses the importance of continued discussion regarding the distinct roles of public and private sectors in managing

Larry Goldzband addresses flood control in the Bay Area.

He stresses the importance of continued discussion regarding the distinct roles of public and private sectors in managing flood-related issues.

An Elected Chief from the James Bay Region recently addressed an audience in Ottawa, Ontario. Their presentation posed a fundamental question for Indigenous communities.

The Chief explored

An Elected Chief from the James Bay Region recently addressed an audience in Ottawa, Ontario. Their presentation posed a fundamental question for Indigenous communities.

The Chief explored "Who Were We Before the Colonial Concepts of Rights and Recognition?" This inquiry delves into pre-colonial Indigenous identity and self-understanding, challenging contemporary frameworks.

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator,

Terisa Siagatonu, a queer Samoan spoken word artist, educator, and activist from the Bay Area, shares her powerful poem on climate change and climate justice. A UC Santa Cruz graduate, she has performed on stages from Boston’s Cutler Majestic Theatre to the Oakland PRIDE Festival.

Currently, Terisa directs PIER (Pacific Islander Education and Retention) at UCLA. This vital project combats low matriculation rates of Pacific Islander students into higher education by offering tutoring, mentorship, and advising to high school students in Los Angeles.

Her work, rooted in devotion to her Pacific Islander community, empowers youth through spoken word and college access, fostering self-empowerment and sustainable community impact.

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the

Black communities have a long, complex relationship with American soil, marked by systemic racism and dispossession. This history directly connects to current "food apartheid" and the rise of the Black farming movement, worker cooperatives, and sustainable practices aimed at ensuring healthy, local food access for all.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on November 8, 2021, exploring these critical issues. Doria Robinson, Executive Director of Urban Tilth, and Andrea Talley, Worker-Owner of Mandela Grocery Cooperative, shared insights. Noted author Natalie Baszile moderated the conversation.

The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, makes programs like this possible. Learn more and become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership.

A recent convergence united diverse global women leaders to strategize solutions for an equitable and Just Transition—including food sovereignty, gender-responsive climate policies, regenerative

A recent convergence united diverse global women leaders to strategize solutions for an equitable and Just Transition—including food sovereignty, gender-responsive climate policies, regenerative economics, Indigenous rights, and phasing out fossil fuels.

We extend our gratitude to the many amazing speakers, such as President Whitney Gravelle, Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Neema Namadamu, Tzeporah Berman, Ruth Nyambura, Dr. Crystal A Cavalier, Dipti Bhatnagar, Dr. Tammy Greer, and Osprey Orielle Lake, who shared their expertise from various regions and fields.

"How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis" was a fundraiser for Sogorea Te' Land Trust and launched Osprey Orielle Lake's book, "The Story is in Our Bones." The event

"How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis" was a fundraiser for Sogorea Te' Land Trust and launched Osprey Orielle Lake's book, "The Story is in Our Bones." The event gathered movement leaders to address humanity's critical choice point: transforming dominant worldviews, which fuel social and ecological crises, into a paradigm of respect, restoration, and justice for an equitable world.

Speakers shared powerful stories demonstrating a possible world, urging solidarity and action. All book proceeds supported Sogorea Te' Land Trust, an Indigenous women-led organization returning land to Indigenous people. Learn more: Book: ospreyoriellelake.earth, Land Trust: sogoreate-landtrust.org, WECAN: wecaninternational.org.

Indigenous women leaders will discuss the impacts of fossil fuels, deforestation, and the climate crisis on their communities. They will showcase their solutions, traditional knowledge systems,

Indigenous women leaders will discuss the impacts of fossil fuels, deforestation, and the climate crisis on their communities. They will showcase their solutions, traditional knowledge systems, and efforts to uphold Indigenous rights while advancing policies for care and climate justice.

This UNPFII side event features two panels of global Indigenous women. Panel One includes Ruth Łchav’aya K’isen Miller, Yasso Kanti Bhattachan, Claire Charlo, and Xiye Bastida. Panel Two features Josefina Tunki, President Whitney Gravelle, Michelle Woodhouse, and Majo Andrade Cerda. Osprey Orielle Lake, WECAN Executive Director, will moderate.

In his new book Carbon: The Book of Life, Paul Hawken explores the essential role of carbon in our lives and its connection to climate change. As a seasoned environmentalist, Hawken

In his new book Carbon: The Book of Life, Paul Hawken explores the essential role of carbon in our lives and its connection to climate change. As a seasoned environmentalist, Hawken offers a hopeful perspective on carbon, encouraging readers to embrace their relationship with the planet and seek climate solutions.

Join us as we discuss Hawken's insights on environmental sustainability and his other works, including Regeneration and Drawdown. Support for Forum is provided by the Osher Production Fund. Subscribe to watch new episodes weekly on YouTube and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Discord.

Plastic pollution is a significant challenge in the Philippines, with local authorities and organizations actively addressing the issue. The Ocean Cleanup is collaborating with the Department of

Plastic pollution is a significant challenge in the Philippines, with local authorities and organizations actively addressing the issue. The Ocean Cleanup is collaborating with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local partners to combat plastic pollution in the Manila Bay Region through its 30 Cities Program.

The deployment of Interceptor 028 in the Meycauayan River marks the beginning of operations in Manila, with plans for additional deployments. Collaboration is essential in tackling the plastic crisis, and The Ocean Cleanup is committed to supporting ongoing initiatives in the city. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against plastic pollution.

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