TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous

TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous mindset, with or without money, and amplify your impact. Anderson encourages: "Be brave. Give what you can, and then be absolutely amazed at what happens next."

Learn more about Infectious Generosity at infectiousgenerosity.org and meet the AI Guru, designed to help you help others, at ai.infectiousgenerosity.org.

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The Ocean Panel's Blue Paper envisions a sustainable ocean economy over the next 25 years, exploring future employment across various sectors. Drawing on expert consultation and data, it offers

The Ocean Panel's Blue Paper envisions a sustainable ocean economy over the next 25 years, exploring future employment across various sectors. Drawing on expert consultation and data, it offers guidance for stakeholders to achieve this vision.

A just transition, prioritizing inclusion and fairness, is crucial. The paper highlights key challenges: data limitations, skills gaps, insufficient training and education (especially in developing nations), regional infrastructure disparities, and inadequate funding and institutional capacity.

The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” will take place in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European

The Regional Forum for Europe “Accessible Europe: ICT 4 ALL” will take place in Madrid, Spain, on December 13-14, 2023. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), European Commission (EC), and AccessibleEU Resource Centre, and hosted by Fundación ONCE under the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, this annual event marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This vital platform for digital inclusion brings together policymakers, civil society, academia, and industry. The two-day agenda will explore ICT accessibility, regulatory frameworks, web accessibility, AI, and emerging technologies, aligning with the ITU's "Digital inclusion and skills development" initiative. The forum aims to strengthen knowledge, foster partnerships, and inspire an inclusive digital future for all. Registration for on-site participation closes December 10.

Scaling the circular economy demands more circular products and services, yet companies face common barriers. Commercial collaboration on non-competitive issues offers a powerful solution. This

Scaling the circular economy demands more circular products and services, yet companies face common barriers. Commercial collaboration on non-competitive issues offers a powerful solution. This episode highlights how partnerships, like the HolyGrail initiative, have advanced plastic waste sorting through joint R&D, growing from 31 to 176 participants and demonstrating the power of cross-value chain cooperation.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity promoting a circular economy, champions such efforts. Learn more about this business-led partnership: HolyGrail 2.0, and explore the full commercial collaboration collection. Find more insights and subscribe at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org or YouTube.

At the 24th UN Climate Change Convention, the Paris Rulebook was finalized, shifting focus to implementing greenhouse gas emission cuts. Mark Radka of UN Environment details how the UN

At the 24th UN Climate Change Convention, the Paris Rulebook was finalized, shifting focus to implementing greenhouse gas emission cuts. Mark Radka of UN Environment details how the UN collaborates with nations, companies, and individuals to reduce emissions. (Recorded 04/08/2019)

This program is from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. Explore more Public Affairs & Politics at uctv.tv/public-affairs, or Science & Technology at uctv.tv/science.

UCTV, the University of California's broadcast and online platform, provides in-depth programming from its campuses and labs, covering science, public affairs, and more for a global audience. Learn more at uctv.tv.

The circular economy is essential for business resilience and competitiveness. This episode features Lindsay Hooper (Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership) and Joe Murphy (Ellen

The circular economy is essential for business resilience and competitiveness. This episode features Lindsay Hooper (Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership) and Joe Murphy (Ellen MacArthur Foundation), discussing how the end of ESG hype could shift corporate circular economy approaches. They explore its commercial case and what's needed for market-level shifts. Learn more at cisl.cam.ac.uk. This conversation is from episode 170: ‘What should businesses do to scale a circular economy?’

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy: eliminating waste and pollution, circulating products, and regenerating nature. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for insights, and find more at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. Follow them on Instagram and LinkedIn.

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, from May 27-31, 2024, commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework for digital cooperation.

The WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event, from May 27-31, 2024, commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework for digital cooperation. WSIS aimed to build inclusive, people-centric information societies.

This milestone event will facilitate multistakeholder discussions to review progress, trends, and future opportunities since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Action. Co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD, and co-hosted by ITU and the Swiss Confederation, it will support both in-person and remote participation.

Our brains are wired for the familiar, but changing this wiring can transform your life. Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how deeply rooted beliefs, often shaped by upbringing and natural

Our brains are wired for the familiar, but changing this wiring can transform your life. Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how deeply rooted beliefs, often shaped by upbringing and natural biases like negativity and confirmation, can limit our potential and keep us trapped in old thought patterns.

However, our brains are capable of change at any age. By practicing metacognition—observing our thoughts—and challenging automatic beliefs, we can rewire our perceptions and create empowering new narratives. This approach helps us break free, fostering a mindset for human optimization, health, and peak performance. Read more from Nicole Vignola here.