Maanit Goel, 17, from Washington State, learned about the critically endangered Southern Resident orcas. Only 75 remain in the Salish Sea, threatened by declining Chinook salmon, their primary

Maanit Goel, 17, from Washington State, learned about the critically endangered Southern Resident orcas. Only 75 remain in the Salish Sea, threatened by declining Chinook salmon, their primary food source, in the Snake River-Columbia River system.

In 2021, Goel founded the Washington Youth Ocean & River Conservation Alliance (WYORCA) to mobilize youth. WYORCA advocates removing four lower Snake River dams, impeding salmon migration and harming orcas. Goel argues renewable energy shouldn't sacrifice a keystone species. With 30 volunteers, WYORCA educated over 6,000 students, held 20+ congressional meetings, and coordinated events. The group earned Congressional recognition and an EPA award; Goel also spoke at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).

The 24th annual Brower Youth Awards ceremony, a flagship event of the New Leaders Initiative presented by Earth Island Institute, was held on October 17, 2023, in Berkeley, California. The evening

The 24th annual Brower Youth Awards ceremony, a flagship event of the New Leaders Initiative presented by Earth Island Institute, was held on October 17, 2023, in Berkeley, California. The evening celebrated six outstanding youth leaders for their accomplishments in the environmental movement, featuring special videos and speeches from the awardees.

This year's theme, "Moving Forward Together," underscored the power of teamwork and diverse contributions, inspired by the proverb: "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together." The awards, which have recognized environmental youth leaders since 2000, highlight how young leaders are redefining traditional leadership roles. For more information, visit broweryouthawards.org.

The annual ITU Regional Development Forum for Africa (RDF-AFR) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 3-5, 2023.

This forum addressed priority development issues for the region and

The annual ITU Regional Development Forum for Africa (RDF-AFR) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 3-5, 2023.

This forum addressed priority development issues for the region and aimed to scale up the implementation of ITU Regional initiatives for Africa. For more information, visit: www.itu.int/go/RDF-AFR-23

The annual ITU Regional Development Forum for Asia and the Pacific (RDF-ASP) convened September 13-15 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The forum addressed priority development issues for the region,

The annual ITU Regional Development Forum for Asia and the Pacific (RDF-ASP) convened September 13-15 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The forum addressed priority development issues for the region, identifying avenues to scale up the implementation of ITU Regional Initiatives. For more information, visit: www.itu.int/go/RDF-ASP-23

The annual ITU Regional Development Forum for Americas (RDF-AMS) convened in San Salvador, El Salvador, from August 16-18.

The forum addressed priority development issues for the region,

The annual ITU Regional Development Forum for Americas (RDF-AMS) convened in San Salvador, El Salvador, from August 16-18.

The forum addressed priority development issues for the region, identified strategies to scale up ITU Regional initiatives, and adopted the 2023-2024 Rolling Implementation Plan.

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean

Ice Age Arizona was a cool, moist environment, vastly different from today's desert, with Meteor Crater holding a deep freshwater lake for 40,000 years. This period supported Rancholabrean megafauna, including the giant Ice Age bear, *Arctodus simus*, and early humans, evidenced by mammoth remains found with artifacts. Join NHI and archaeologist Dick Ryan to explore Arizona's glacial past, its animals, and early human inhabitants.

Dick Ryan is an archaeologist with ten years of field experience in the American Southwest and a Master's from NAU. His primary interest lies in Paleoindian mammoth hunters, a topic on which he has published extensively. He also actively promotes Mata Ortiz Pottery.

The Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) takes place June 5-8, 2023, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at the Tonino Lamborghini Convention Center.

Join the conversation on "Regulation for a

The Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23) takes place June 5-8, 2023, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at the Tonino Lamborghini Convention Center.

Join the conversation on "Regulation for a sustainable digital future." Register now to participate.

Learn more and register at itu.int/gsr23.