Jon Bowermaster, a National Geographic grantee and "Ocean Hero," is a renowned writer, filmmaker, and adventurer. He has authored eleven books and directed over thirty documentaries, including

Jon Bowermaster, a National Geographic grantee and "Ocean Hero," is a renowned writer, filmmaker, and adventurer. He has authored eleven books and directed over thirty documentaries, including *Dear President Obama*. His global Oceans 8 project involved ten years of sea kayaking to report on ocean health.

Currently, Bowermaster leads the One Ocean Media Foundation and is a visiting lecturer at Bard College. His team's focus is the Hudson River Stories project, a series of short films examining environmental risks and hopes for the Hudson River Valley, the birthplace of the American environmental movement. He also hosts *The Green Radio Hour* podcast.

For more on the project, visit hudsonriverstories.com.

Makeda Okolo, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Lead for NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, will be featured in an Ocean Steward Spotlight. Join the conversation to learn about her work

Makeda Okolo, Southeast and Caribbean Regional Lead for NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, will be featured in an Ocean Steward Spotlight. Join the conversation to learn about her work establishing an Environmental Justice Community of Practice in the US Caribbean and South.

Learn more about Makeda's initiatives and support her work by visiting the NOAA in Caribbean Leadership page.

At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking

At the CSW66 side event, "Building Systemic Change: Frontline Women-Led Solutions for Climate Justice," Indigenous, Black, Brown, and frontline women leaders addressed multiple interlocking crises. They presented diverse climate justice strategies, including forest protection, Indigenous rights, food sovereignty, and community-led solutions.

Speakers featured Neema Namadamu, Monique Verdin, Jacqui Patterson, Melina Laboucan-Massimo, and Helena Gualinga. Their collective voices, analysis, and leadership are critical for building a resilient and just future. Event resources are available here.

On November 4, 2021, at COP26 in Glasgow, ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) launched "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from

On November 4, 2021, at COP26 in Glasgow, ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) launched "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from insurance, regulators, and governments to discuss their collective roles in addressing the global climate challenge.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and ClimateWise, working with industry and policymakers, presented actionable recommendations. These aim to urgently expand risk sharing and insurance systems, providing a pathway to immediately quantify, manage, and reduce climate risks.

The recommendations also advocate for integrating climate policy and regulation. This ensures finance supports a resilient, net-zero, and just transition for all economies, both emerging and developed.

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).

Global women and feminist leaders are calling for urgent climate justice and action for future generations. WECAN marks International Women's Day by releasing a video showcasing women and

Global women and feminist leaders are calling for urgent climate justice and action for future generations. WECAN marks International Women's Day by releasing a video showcasing women and gender-diverse leaders' solutions.

Amidst escalating climate crisis and social inequities, these leaders demand bold systems change and transformational leadership. They champion solutions for food sovereignty, Indigenous rights, and a Just Transition, challenging governments and corporations to end extractive practices and declare a climate emergency. Their fight for Mother Earth is unwavering.

Following COP26, Ursula Woodburn (CLG Europe) and Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera (Iberdrola) discussed the challenges and opportunities of the net-zero transition.

CLG Europe is a diverse,

Following COP26, Ursula Woodburn (CLG Europe) and Gonzalo Sáenz de Miera (Iberdrola) discussed the challenges and opportunities of the net-zero transition.

CLG Europe is a diverse, cross-sectoral business voice, convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). It advocates for a climate-neutral EU economy, developing ambitious positions, engaging policymakers, and fostering strategic partnerships, including as a founder of the We Mean Business Coalition.

Following COP26, Ursula Woodburn, Head of EU Relations at CLG Europe, and José Luis Blasco, Global Sustainability Director at ACCIONA, discussed the challenges and opportunities of the net-zero

Following COP26, Ursula Woodburn, Head of EU Relations at CLG Europe, and José Luis Blasco, Global Sustainability Director at ACCIONA, discussed the challenges and opportunities of the net-zero transition.

CLG Europe is a diverse, cross-sectoral EU business voice supporting a climate-neutral economy. Convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), it develops ambitious positions, engages policymakers, and co-founded the We Mean Business Coalition.

Payments play a crucial role in achieving the 2050 'net zero' carbon emissions target. A new, first-of-its-kind research report by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in

Payments play a crucial role in achieving the 2050 'net zero' carbon emissions target. A new, first-of-its-kind research report by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) in collaboration with Visa provides practical guidance for the entire payments ecosystem. It focuses on sustainable transport, the sharing economy, sustainable retail banking, and data-driven sustainability services.

This report was launched at an event featuring a panel discussion and Q&A. The full publication is available online: Payments for Net Zero Report. This webinar was recorded on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) hosted a COP26 event on November 3, 2021, titled "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from

ClimateWise and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) hosted a COP26 event on November 3, 2021, titled "Risk Sharing in the Climate Emergency." The event convened senior representatives from insurance, regulatory bodies, and governments to discuss their crucial roles in addressing the global climate challenge.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) and ClimateWise presented actionable recommendations. Their work outlines priorities for urgently expanding risk sharing and insurance systems as an essential climate policy response. These recommendations provide a pathway to immediately quantify, manage, and reduce climate risks, and to integrate climate policy and regulation for a resilient, net-zero, and just transition across all economies.