Dr. Carlos Rittl, Executive Secretary of Climate Observatory, participated in 24 Hours of Reality.

He discussed how scientists can effectively emphasize the seriousness of the climate

Dr. Carlos Rittl, Executive Secretary of Climate Observatory, participated in 24 Hours of Reality.

He discussed how scientists can effectively emphasize the seriousness of the climate crisis. For more information, visit climaterealityproject.org.

This event features Jessica Brown, Associate Director at Climate Policy Initiative, and Matt Petersen, President & CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.

Bennett Freeman, former US Deputy

This event features Jessica Brown, Associate Director at Climate Policy Initiative, and Matt Petersen, President & CEO of Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.

Bennett Freeman, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy and Chair of the Global Witness advisory board, will serve as both moderator and speaker.

The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on

The World Resources Institute and partners recently previewed Global Forest Watch 2.0 at the UN Forum on Forests 10 (UNFF) in Istanbul. This powerful new initiative aims to improve forest monitoring and management globally.

Speakers at the event included Zulkifli Hasan (Minister of Forestry, Indonesia), Kerri-Ann Jones (Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of State), Wu Hongbo (Under-Secretary-General, United Nations), Naoko Ishii (CEO, Global Environment Facility), Tim Christophersen (Senior Program Officer, UNEP), and Nigel Sizer (Director, WRI).

Daisy Khan, a prominent advocate against Islamophobia and for interfaith harmony, served 18 years as Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA). She founded The

Daisy Khan, a prominent advocate against Islamophobia and for interfaith harmony, served 18 years as Executive Director of the American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA). She founded The Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE) to advance women's leadership and gender equality within Islam, offering religiously grounded opinions. An author and recipient of honors like the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, she was also named among Time's 100 Most Influential People.

Join us for an important conversation with Ms. Khan. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. For more, visit [commonwealthclub.org](https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events) or connect on social media: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cwclub).

Dr. Jiang Nanqing examines the environmental impact of motor vehicles, proposing blockchain technology to incentivize reduced driving and reward car owners for lowering carbon

Dr. Jiang Nanqing examines the environmental impact of motor vehicles, proposing blockchain technology to incentivize reduced driving and reward car owners for lowering carbon emissions.

Her distinguished career includes serving at the UN Environment China Office (2008-2018) and leading the Plastic Recycling Branch of China Synthetic Resin Association (2018-2020). Since 2020, she chairs Beijing Green Inclusive Network Technology Co., Ltd., developing a green travel platform, and serves as Secretary-General for the All-China Environmental Protection Federation's Green Cycle Inclusive Committee.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), addresses the dangers of a victim-perpetrator mindset in international

Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), addresses the dangers of a victim-perpetrator mindset in international climate negotiations.

Her insights are drawn directly from her extensive experience leading these critical global discussions.

Published March 3, 2015, GRITtv's "Capitalism, Imperialism, Feminism" episode celebrates International Women's Day by featuring global women's movement leaders Agnes Pareyio and Monique

Published March 3, 2015, GRITtv's "Capitalism, Imperialism, Feminism" episode celebrates International Women's Day by featuring global women's movement leaders Agnes Pareyio and Monique Wilson.

Agnes Pareyio, named UN Kenya Person of the Year in 2005, founded safe houses for girls fleeing Female Genital Mutilation and early marriage. Monique Wilson, known for her lead role in Ms. Saigon, directs international affairs for the Gabriela Women's Party and the One Billion Rising campaign. The episode also includes segments on women of color's fight for rights ("Standing on My Sister's Shoulders") and "Hillary Clinton's White Feminism with Laura's F-Word."

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Join us Monday, October 11, 2021, for National Coming Out Day. We will screen the Pixar short film *Out* and host a fascinating conversation with its director, Steven Clay Hunter, and producer,

Join us Monday, October 11, 2021, for National Coming Out Day. We will screen the Pixar short film *Out* and host a fascinating conversation with its director, Steven Clay Hunter, and producer, Max Sachar.

Steven Clay Hunter, a veteran Pixar animator, made his directorial debut with *Out*, which was Oscar-shortlisted and GLADD-nominated. Max Sachar, a San Francisco-based filmmaker and Pixar producer for 15 years, produced the acclaimed short, contributing creatively to its development.

This event is presented by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. For more "Michelle Meow Show" content, visit commonwealthclub.org/mms. Explore other events and learn more at commonwealthclub.org.