Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is increasingly recognized as the most effective method for protecting sensitive marine ecosystems globally.

Since 2001, Ecotrust has collaborated with state

Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is increasingly recognized as the most effective method for protecting sensitive marine ecosystems globally.

Since 2001, Ecotrust has collaborated with state agencies, nonprofits, and fishing communities. They provide integrated ecological and economic assessments to inform fishery policy and marine conservation efforts.

Learn more about Ecotrust's ocean work: http://www.ecotrust.org/ocean/

FRONTLINE's "The Power of Big Oil" is a three-episode docuseries investigating the fossil fuel industry's history of climate change denial and delayed action. Part One: Denial premiered April 20,

FRONTLINE's "The Power of Big Oil" is a three-episode docuseries investigating the fossil fuel industry's history of climate change denial and delayed action. Part One: Denial premiered April 20, 2022.

The series explores decades of missed opportunities to confront human-caused climate change, revealing what scientists, corporations, and politicians knew about its impacts.

Parts Two and Three premiere April 26 and May 3 on PBS and online. Watch online here: https://to.pbs.org/3rByEEe. Support FRONTLINE's journalism: http://www.pbs.org/donate. Part Two is also available on EarthSayers.tv: http://www.earthsayers.com/special_collection/The_Power_of_Big_Oil_Part_Two_Doubt_from_Frontline/32/107872.

"Corazón Salado" by Patagonia Films follows activist Ramón Navarro as he joins the Kawésqar, an Indigenous community in Chilean Patagonia, to protect their ancestral waters. The encroaching

"Corazón Salado" by Patagonia Films follows activist Ramón Navarro as he joins the Kawésqar, an Indigenous community in Chilean Patagonia, to protect their ancestral waters. The encroaching salmon industry pollutes and destroys the delicate ecosystem, forcing the Kawésqar to struggle for food.

Navarro connects with Leticia Caro and her father, Don Reinaldo, a traditional fisherman, to expose the salmon farms' damaging effects. Together, united by their love for the sea, they advocate for establishing a marine protected area within Kawésqar National Park.

Learn more: patagonia.com/oceans. Subscribe: pat.ag/Subscribe. More from Patagonia: Official Site | Stories | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | LinkedIn.

The Turtle Lodge proudly announces Erica Marie Daniels, a Cree filmmaker from Peguis First Nation and founder of Kejic Productions, as the recipient of the 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneurship

The Turtle Lodge proudly announces Erica Marie Daniels, a Cree filmmaker from Peguis First Nation and founder of Kejic Productions, as the recipient of the 2021 Young Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Award from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). Based in Winnipeg, Erica, 29, specializes in video production, photography, and graphic design.

An award-winning director and producer, her film "Run As One – The Journey of the Front Runners" won two Golden Sheaf Awards and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. She also completed "Mikinakay – Trail of the Turtle" and is co-directing "The Seven Sacred Laws."

Erica mentors youth in media, connecting them to their identity—a passion stemming from her cultural journey at the Turtle Lodge since 2011. She inspires Aboriginal youth to pursue their full potential and dreams.

On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on

On April 21, 2026, WECAN hosted "Indigenous Women Resisting Extraction and Building a Just Transition" during the 25th UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (#UNPFII). Speakers shared updates on campaigns defending Indigenous territories from extraction, discussed the impacts of colonization, fossil fuels, mining, and climate disruption. They also showcased community projects for Just Transition and climate resilience, offering strategies grounded in rights, traditional knowledge, and sovereignty.

Our gratitude goes to the extraordinary Indigenous women leaders and advocates from Cameroon, Ecuador, Peru, and Turtle Island/USA. Their powerful voices highlighted critical issues and solutions.

For more details on WECAN’s advocacy and highlights from the UNPFII session, please visit our blog: tinyurl.com/WECAN-UNPFII2026-blog

Mr. Dharmendra is a dedicated environmentalist in Navi Mumbai, collaborating with major groups on environmental conservation and Swachh Bharat initiatives. An ISR and ESOP champion and RiseforGood

Mr. Dharmendra is a dedicated environmentalist in Navi Mumbai, collaborating with major groups on environmental conservation and Swachh Bharat initiatives. An ISR and ESOP champion and RiseforGood Star Volunteer, he has earned numerous Tech Mahindra awards for his societal and environmental contributions.

Featured almost 50 times in national print and television, his work includes reviving Kharghar Lake, forest, and wetland. Key initiatives involve transforming Kharghar Pond into a wetland, planting over 8,000 trees, and preparing 100,000 seedballs. He shares ideas on "How we can recharge our bigger home planet Earth everyday, everywhere!" at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots

The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots leaders, water protectors, and international policy experts shared solutions and strategies for protecting aquatic ecosystems within a climate justice framework.

WECAN submitted a commitment and released a Call to Action, urging governments to improve water protection through a rights-based approach and by ensuring women's leadership. Read the Call to Action here. Additional event links and resources are available here.

Dr. Gabby Wild's new National Geographic Kids book, "Wild Vet Adventures: Saving Animals Around The World," takes young readers on a global journey. She explores diverse creatures—from lions to

Dr. Gabby Wild's new National Geographic Kids book, "Wild Vet Adventures: Saving Animals Around The World," takes young readers on a global journey. She explores diverse creatures—from lions to tarantulas—covering their anatomy, behaviors, diets, and the challenges they face, emphasizing human-animal relationships and shared habitats.

A renowned wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Wild is also known from Animal Jam Classic. Her collaborations include the World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic, and Jane Goodall Institute. When not traveling, she works as an emergency vet surgeon. Dr. Wild holds a DVM from Cornell, an MPH from Minnesota, and is a published genetics researcher.

Get the book: https://goo.gle/3abKTir. Learn more: https://gabbywild.org/. Moderated by Suzette Bishop.

The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders

The first Igniting the Fire Gathering, initiated by Elder Dave Courchene, occurred in 2006 at Manitou Api, a sacred site in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park. This event, featuring Elders Robin Greene and Don Cardinal, reunited Original Peoples, with turtles symbolizing new life and Indigenous rebirth.

Now an annual event by Turtle Lodge, Igniting the Fire is open to all cultures, bringing nations to Manitou Api to share knowledge and ceremonies, with Elders transferring wisdom to youth. Attendance grew from 350 in 2006. Documentaries, including *The 8th Fire* (www.the8thfire.org), have featured the event. For more, visit Igniting the Fire or Dave Courchene Jr.

WECAN is excited to announce the new Ponca Earthen Lodge Project for Food Sovereignty in Ponca Nation, Oklahoma. This vital initiative, led by Indigenous Ponca elder Casey Camp-Horinek and the

WECAN is excited to announce the new Ponca Earthen Lodge Project for Food Sovereignty in Ponca Nation, Oklahoma. This vital initiative, led by Indigenous Ponca elder Casey Camp-Horinek and the Women's Society, addresses the escalating climate crisis and severe fossil fuel pollution impacting the region.

The traditional Earthen Lodge will provide a safe haven during extreme weather and climate disasters. It will also offer space to grow and store traditional foods using generational Indigenous knowledge, support cultural ceremonies, and address rising domestic violence.

Stay updated and learn more about the program here: https://wecaninternational.org/earthen-lodge-project