As Public Works Director and City Engineer of Oregon City, Nancy Kraushaar, P.E., leads a

As Public Works Director and City Engineer of Oregon City, Nancy Kraushaar, P.E., leads a dedicated team. They deliver safe and reliable sewer, stormwater, transportation, and potable water systems. The staff plans, constructs, and maintains these systems with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer service.

Kraushaar was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the APWA Sustainability conference in Portland, Oregon, on June 27, 2011.

Victor Davila founded EcoRyders, a series of summer workshops that make environmental and health education engaging for youth through skateboarding. Participants build their own skateboards while

Victor Davila founded EcoRyders, a series of summer workshops that make environmental and health education engaging for youth through skateboarding. Participants build their own skateboards while learning about pressing local environmental issues. EcoRyders addresses high youth obesity rates and public transportation challenges in the community.

Davila received the Brower Youth Award. This award recognizes North Americans aged 13 to 22 who demonstrate outstanding leadership on projects with positive environmental and social impact.

In this talk, Afia Salam, a veteran journalist with four decades of experience, shares her journey as an environment journalist. Her pioneering career includes being Pakistan's first female

In this talk, Afia Salam, a veteran journalist with four decades of experience, shares her journey as an environment journalist. Her pioneering career includes being Pakistan's first female cricket journalist and serving in the first batch of female Air Traffic Controllers.

Afia's diverse background also encompasses 15 years as a creative head in advertising. A LEAD and Australia Awards Fellow, she is deeply engaged in climate change policy advocacy and activism. She currently serves as President of Baanhn Beli, Vice President of Salman Sufi Foundation, and Chair of the Indus Earth Trust Board of Trustees.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

El Programa de Liderazgo en el Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano (Liderazgo SAM) es una nueva iniciativa del Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A.C., en asociación con la

El Programa de Liderazgo en el Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano (Liderazgo SAM) es una nueva iniciativa del Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, A.C., en asociación con la Fundación Summit. Su objetivo es acelerar los esfuerzos de conservación en la ecorregión del Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano.

Esto se logra identificando y capacitando a líderes locales. Estos líderes implementarán proyectos audaces y replicables, con el fin último de reducir las principales amenazas que ponen en riesgo al arrecife.

Amidst efforts to reduce emissions, the question remains: have we addressed the carbon already released? Regenerative farmer Sam Trethewey provides practical insights into how farming practices

Amidst efforts to reduce emissions, the question remains: have we addressed the carbon already released? Regenerative farmer Sam Trethewey provides practical insights into how farming practices can sequester carbon. He details his journey to develop innovative, data-driven regenerative farm management systems.

With a background spanning farming, corporate agribusiness, and co-founding Australia's first Agtech Accelerator, Sam grew concerned about unsustainable food production. He then founded the Tasmanian Agricultural Company to create and validate systems that attract capital and talent, enabling the next evolution of sustainable food and fiber production.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Karina Gonzalez is a key student leader for Fossil Free Northern Arizona University (FFNAU), a campaign urging the university to divest from top fossil fuel corporations. She coordinates

Karina Gonzalez is a key student leader for Fossil Free Northern Arizona University (FFNAU), a campaign urging the university to divest from top fossil fuel corporations. She coordinates negotiations with the university president, leads recruitment, and manages media relations, securing national coverage for their efforts.

FFNAU is Arizona's sole divestment campaign, distinguished by its community partnerships. Gonzalez has fostered this by collaborating with the Black Mesa Water Coalition, an Indigenous environmental organization. Together, they advocate for university investment in Navajo Nation sustainability projects. Karina also coordinates a United Nations youth delegate leadership program.

Much like pandemic mitigation, combating climate change requires difficult global cooperation. The emergence of new climate-altering technologies further complicates this, raising critical

Much like pandemic mitigation, combating climate change requires difficult global cooperation. The emergence of new climate-altering technologies further complicates this, raising critical questions about governance, leadership, and ethics.

The Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) addresses these challenges. For three years, C2G has engaged global decision-makers across governments, the UN, and civil society. They advocate for effective, inclusive governance of emerging climate technologies, urging proactive risk management and transparent global monitoring before events escalate.

Following COP26, Ursula Woodburn of CLG Europe and Carey Causey of Ball Corporation discussed the challenges and opportunities in the net zero transition.

CISL’s Corporate Leaders Groups

Following COP26, Ursula Woodburn of CLG Europe and Carey Causey of Ball Corporation discussed the challenges and opportunities in the net zero transition.

CISL’s Corporate Leaders Groups unite business leaders committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. They advocate for robust, sustainable solutions through evidence-based ideas and discussions with policymakers and peers. Members are progressive industry leaders from diverse sectors, with global influence from UK and EU headquarters.

Ahead of COP26, Ursula Woodburn (CLG Europe) interviewed Rebecca Marmot (Unilever Chief Sustainability Officer) to discuss net-zero transition challenges, opportunities, and desired outcomes from

Ahead of COP26, Ursula Woodburn (CLG Europe) interviewed Rebecca Marmot (Unilever Chief Sustainability Officer) to discuss net-zero transition challenges, opportunities, and desired outcomes from the summit.

CISL’s Corporate Leaders Groups (CLG) unite business leaders committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. They advocate for robust business solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges through influential discussions with policymakers and peers.

CLG members are progressive industry leaders from diverse sectors, with headquarters across the UK and EU, and global influence.