At a virtual event parallel to the UNPFII, Indigenous women leaders from North America highlighted their critical role in defending biodiversity, human rights, and the global climate. They

At a virtual event parallel to the UNPFII, Indigenous women leaders from North America highlighted their critical role in defending biodiversity, human rights, and the global climate. They advocated for Indigenous rights, sovereignty, and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC).

Speakers urged global governments and financial institutions to respect Indigenous knowledge, ways of life, and the right to say "no" to continued extraction. They stressed that this is paramount for addressing climate and environmental crises, presenting solutions grounded in Indigenous expertise for protecting communities and Mother Earth.

Lizzy Clark of the UK Youth Climate Coalition discusses her participation at COP19, a climate change conference held in Warsaw, Poland. She

Lizzy Clark of the UK Youth Climate Coalition discusses her participation at COP19, a climate change conference held in Warsaw, Poland. She shares insights from her involvement at this significant event.

Clark specifically highlights the work of various groups striving to engage the fossil fuel industry. Their aim is to ensure these companies hear and respond to their perspectives on climate action.

This report was published on November 14, 2013.

Mary Anderson, Director of Public Works for the City of Highland Park, IL, has 25 years of experience in

Mary Anderson, Director of Public Works for the City of Highland Park, IL, has 25 years of experience in municipal government and public works. She is also an original appointee to the APWA Center for Sustainability.

At the June 2011 APWA Sustainability in Public Works conference in Portland, Oregon, Ms. Anderson presented on the APWA Framework for Sustainability and the Center for Sustainability initiative. The session was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, "the voices of sustainability."

Hilary Wiech of Sailors for the Sea highlights the Clean Regattas program, an initiative dedicated to ocean conservation. This program implements actions such as eliminating plastic water bottles

Hilary Wiech of Sailors for the Sea highlights the Clean Regattas program, an initiative dedicated to ocean conservation. This program implements actions such as eliminating plastic water bottles at regattas, providing environmental education for junior sailors, and collaborating with industry on sustainability best practices.

Clean Regattas was featured at the 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship. Learn more about the program by visiting the Sailors for the Sea website.

Session 1 of the Mind and Life XXIII conference, "Ecology, Ethics and Interdependence," featured His Holiness the Dalai Lama in dialogue with contemplative scholars, activists, and ecological

Session 1 of the Mind and Life XXIII conference, "Ecology, Ethics and Interdependence," featured His Holiness the Dalai Lama in dialogue with contemplative scholars, activists, and ecological scientists. They discussed the profound connection between individual choices and environmental consequences.

Held at His Holiness's office in Dharamsala, India, from October 17-21, 2011, the conference was produced by the Mind and Life Institute and the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama discussed environmental awareness in a short clip from the Mind and Life XXIII conference, "Ecology, Ethics and Interdependence." This session was held at his

His Holiness the Dalai Lama discussed environmental awareness in a short clip from the Mind and Life XXIII conference, "Ecology, Ethics and Interdependence." This session was held at his Dharamsala office in India on October 17, 2011.

The complete first session is available on YouTube, and the entire conference can be accessed here.

The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, a federally recognized tribe also known as the Kashaya Pomo, resides in Sonoma County, California. Their reservation, Stewarts Point Rancheria, is located in

The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, a federally recognized tribe also known as the Kashaya Pomo, resides in Sonoma County, California. Their reservation, Stewarts Point Rancheria, is located in Stewarts Point.

The tribe's success in securing a private deed and management rights to their ancestral lands may be the first such achievement by a U.S. tribe. For more information, visit [Trust for Public Lands](https://www.tpl.org/our-work/kashia-coastal-reserve).

Darcy Roehling, a global executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience, launched the "women17" podcast in 2020. Her extensive background includes senior roles in

Darcy Roehling, a global executive with over 25 years of international leadership experience, launched the "women17" podcast in 2020. Her extensive background includes senior roles in multinational companies, leading Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and empowering women through volunteering.

The "women17" podcast highlights women worldwide who are advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in their communities. This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry program,

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry program, presented his talk, "Lessons from the Field: Kinship as an Intervention."

He was joined by David Vasquez and Ruben Ruiz, two "homies" from his program. This event, held on February 6, 2017, was hosted by the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture.

The "Voices of Sustainability" video opened the Ceres Conference 2011, held May 11-12 in Oakland, California. It emphasized the concept of "built to last."

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