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.

Annika Weber, 18, co-founded the Northwest School Carbon Neutrality Task Force in early 2021. Observing widespread burnout among youth activists, she sought to combine youth passion with adult

Annika Weber, 18, co-founded the Northwest School Carbon Neutrality Task Force in early 2021. Observing widespread burnout among youth activists, she sought to combine youth passion with adult experience for sustained, tangible results. The task force, including students, parents, and faculty, researched how her high school could achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.

They surveyed the community, collected baseline data, and presented a report to school leadership. The school is now finalizing the adoption of these recommendations. If implemented, it would be the first 6-12 school in the U.S. to target carbon neutrality by 2030 without carbon offsets.

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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.

Indigenous women from across the Arctic are vital experts, offering crucial knowledge and solutions to the climate crisis. They actively contribute to the Paris Agreement, climate change

Indigenous women from across the Arctic are vital experts, offering crucial knowledge and solutions to the climate crisis. They actively contribute to the Paris Agreement, climate change mitigation, and a Just Transition. Simultaneously, they are on the frontlines, experiencing direct impacts on their lands, livelihoods, ways of life, and health.

This session will feature their leadership and solutions, exploring how to best support their efforts. Panelists include Yana Tanagasheva (Batani Fund), Valentina Sovkina (Russian Indigenous Women Network), Hanne Svinsas Magga (Sámi Center for Psychological Support), and Panganga Pungowiyi (Indigenous Environmental Network).

Leroy Little Bear, a member of the Small Robes Band of the Blood Indian Tribe, Blackfoot Confederacy, was born and raised on the Blood Indian Reserve. He is the former director of the American

Leroy Little Bear, a member of the Small Robes Band of the Blood Indian Tribe, Blackfoot Confederacy, was born and raised on the Blood Indian Reserve. He is the former director of the American Indian Program at Harvard University and currently chairs Native Studies at the University of Lethbridge. (See his bio)

This video is presented by the Foundation for Global Humanity in collaboration with the Seed Graduate Institute.

Elliot Connor's TEDx talk explores "reverse evolution," drawing inspiration from ecosystems to find sustainable solutions for our "concrete jungle." This insightful discussion covers progress that

Elliot Connor's TEDx talk explores "reverse evolution," drawing inspiration from ecosystems to find sustainable solutions for our "concrete jungle." This insightful discussion covers progress that respects nature's evolutionary laws.

At just 17, Connor founded Human Nature Project, an international environmental NGO connecting 1200 volunteers across 102 countries to address our gradually sinking world. He is also an ambassador for Coalition Wild and the Lawrence Anthony Earth Organization, a member of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Youth Leadership Council, and a recipient of Samsung’s 2020 Eco-Hero Awards.

Connor shares what evolution can teach us in our quest to save the planet. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), established the organization in 2009. PoSI unites business, higher education, nonprofit, and municipal

Rob Bennett, founding executive director of the Portland Sustainability Institute (PoSI), established the organization in 2009. PoSI unites business, higher education, nonprofit, and municipal leaders to drive next-generation urban sustainability initiatives for the Portland metro region.

Bennett discusses EcoDistricts, stressing the need for a clear, integrated strategy. He believes positive change comes from enthusiastically pursuing tangible, local, sustainable solutions. His work continues at the intersection of environment, community social justice, and built form.

For more videos on Portland's sustainability progress, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.

George Crombie, President of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and a senior faculty member at Norwich University,

George Crombie, President of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and a senior faculty member at Norwich University, discussed key principles in an interview. He emphasized the importance of looking to nature (biomimicry), a multi-disciplined approach to problem-solving, applying cultural principles, visionary leadership, and acting for the common good.

Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv conducted the interview on July 28, 2011, during the APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference in Portland, Oregon.

Todd Reeve of the Portland, Oregon-based Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) discusses the organization's three core program areas: climate change and renewable energy initiatives; educating

Todd Reeve of the Portland, Oregon-based Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) discusses the organization's three core program areas: climate change and renewable energy initiatives; educating K-12 students on climate and energy; and long-term watershed restoration.

For more information, visit the BEF website: http://www.b-e-f.org/.

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