Join award-winning architect and environmentalist Duncan Stewart for a talk on the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions. He will discuss their impact on Earth's climate, the future of our youth, and biodiversity, along with potential solutions.

A pioneer in sustainable architecture, renewable energy, and nearly zero-carbon buildings, Duncan is a director of the Irish Environmental Network, Dublin Civic Trust, and Green Foundation Ireland. He also produces and presents RTE 1's 'Eco Eye' and 'About the House'.

Duncan founded Eco Ed 4 All, which develops environmental education for Irish schools and CPD courses for teachers. These cover critical themes like Climate Change, Biodiversity, Circular Economy, and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) – Dave Courchene, from the Anishinabe Nation, Eagle Clan, presented on "Indigenous Values on Climate Change."

This presentation occurred at the One Basin One Governance (Water is Sacred) Conference on September 18, 2019, held at the Victoria Inn, Winnipeg.

During Climate Week in New York City, WECAN held a virtual public event on September 26, 2024, titled “Transforming Global Economies: From Extraction to Regeneration in a Just Transition.”

Global women leaders shared insights on a Just Transition and innovative economic models, including community-led initiatives, feminist economics, Indigenous wisdom, and traditional practices of reciprocity with the Earth. This dynamic discussion highlighted a clear path to a thriving, socially just, and ecologically enriching future for all.

WECAN extends sincere thanks to all the inspiring speakers for their valuable contributions.

We Mean Business Coalition and B Lab announce a new partnership to help companies accelerate greenhouse gas emission cuts. Join their CEOs on a LinkedIn Live event to mark this collaboration.

This conversational event will explore businesses' central role in delivering climate solutions, achieving a just transition to net zero, and acting as a force for good.

Tune in on May 4 at 1pm UTC to hear from Maria Mendiluce (CEO, WMBC) and Eleanor Ellen (Lead Executive, B Lab) as they discuss true climate leadership for responsible businesses.

Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) Executive Director Janos Pasztor highlights the importance of assessing risks associated with climate-altering technologies, particularly Solar Radiation Modification (SRM).

C2G works to catalyze effective governance for these technologies, including SRM and large-scale Carbon Dioxide Removal. C2G maintains impartiality on their potential use, asserting that such choices are for society to make. Learn more at https://www.c2g2.net.

At COP26, Kumi Naidoo highlighted a critical issue: the delivery of climate finance pledges. He questioned whether wealthy nations would fulfill their commitments to provide billions in funding.

This financial support is essential for South Africa's transition away from coal. The timely and complete delivery of these promised funds remains a key concern for global decarbonization efforts and developing countries.

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.

Sir David King, former UK chief scientific adviser, recently discussed the governance of climate-altering technologies in the Arctic with the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G).

He joined two C2G sessions at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly on October 10th. There, scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, and civil society representatives explored critical questions facing decision-makers regarding the Arctic's future. Learn more about Sir David King's insights on the Arctic here.