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.

As the climate crisis intensifies—driving deadly heat, rising seas, and deepening inequality—WECAN invites you to the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice. This critical

As the climate crisis intensifies—driving deadly heat, rising seas, and deepening inequality—WECAN invites you to the virtual Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice. This critical global gathering, from June 23–28, is a vital step towards COP30 and beyond, uniting us in powerful, transformative action.

The Assembly will bring together diverse grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers. We will showcase visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a bold path to a healthy and just world, confronting the growing polycrisis with collective power and leadership.

Register and join us here: https://tinyurl.com/CJ-2025. Learn more about the Assembly: https://www.wecaninternational.org/womens-assembly.

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.