Kaitlyn's TEDx talk implores us to prioritize our planet's health daily. She highlights how collective small changes can lead to a significant positive impact on the environment.

A junior at WHRHS, Kaitlyn is a member of her school's ALS Alliance Club and secretary of the Lion's International Leo Club. She is also working towards her Girl Scout Gold Award, holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and captains its competitive demonstration team. Additionally, she enjoys working at a local aftercare program.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Sustainable Human, a 501c3 non-profit founded by Chris and Dawn Agnos, challenges us to ask: "What world do we want to live in?" Their mission is to explore the narratives driving environmental, social, and economic crises, offering new stories that foster harmony among humanity and with the biosphere. Learn more at sustainablehuman.org.

Support this vital work through monthly contributions via Patreon, a one-time donation, or by volunteering. You can also engage their expertise for storytelling, consulting, or sponsoring a video. Explore Dawn's handmade jewelry at dawnagnos.com.

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The endangered Sonoyta mud turtle, an aquatic species, thrives in one of the Sonoran Desert's driest regions. This unique adaptation allows it to survive in extreme conditions.

Its habitat is severely restricted: a single spring on the U.S.-Mexico border within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona, and a small section of Mexico's Rio Sonoyta.

C2G hosted a UNFCCC COP25 side event on December 7, 2019, addressing the governance of emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Safri Burhanuddin from Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment participated.

Marine climate-altering techniques are being discussed within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean’s role. None are ready at scale, and all pose significant technological and governance challenges requiring stakeholder attention.

Learn more at https://www.c2g2.net/marine.

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened an official UNFCCC COP25 side event focused on governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Dorothée Herr, from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), participated in the panel discussion.

Research into these marine climate-altering techniques is discussed within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean’s role in its achievement. None are currently ready for large-scale use, and all pose significant technological and governance challenges requiring stakeholder attention.

Learn more at c2g2.net/marine.

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Thelma Krug, Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), participated in the panel.

These techniques are being explored within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role in achieving its goals. However, none are ready for large-scale deployment, posing significant technological and governance challenges that require stakeholder attention.

Learn more about marine technology here.

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Stephan Singer of Climate Action Network International participated in the panel discussion.

These techniques are being considered within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role in climate action. However, none are ready for large-scale deployment, and all present significant technological and governance challenges requiring stakeholder attention.

Learn more at https://www.c2g2.net/marine

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened an official UNFCCC COP25 side event to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Stefanos Fotiou, Director of Environment and Development at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), participated in the panel.

These techniques are being explored within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role in achieving its goals. None are ready at scale, and all pose significant technological and governance challenges that require stakeholder attention.

Learn more about marine climate-altering techniques and their governance at https://www.c2g2.net/marine.

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event focused on governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, participated as a panelist.

Research into these techniques is ongoing, discussed within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role. None are ready at scale, and all pose significant technological and governance challenges that require stakeholder attention.

Learn more at https://www.c2g2.net/marine

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened an official UNFCCC COP25 side event to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, participated in the panel discussion.

Research and potential use of these techniques are being considered in the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean’s role. None are ready at scale, and all pose significant technological and governance challenges requiring stakeholder attention. Learn more at c2g2.net/marine.

Join members of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation team for a live conversation exploring the circular economy. This compelling concept presents a clear business case for redesigning everyday products and establishing fundamentally new operating models for businesses.

The discussion will delve into critical questions: How does the circular economy differentiate from sustainability or advanced recycling? Is its primary focus on efficiency or effectiveness, and does that distinction matter? Should it be implemented as a top-down or bottom-up approach?

This broadcast features Seb Egerton-Read, Stella Chavin, Sarah O'Carroll, and Laura Franco Henao, who will discuss the underlying values and relevant topics of the circular economy.

As businesses increasingly adopt circular economy strategies, measuring success is crucial. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation created Circulytics, a new company-level analytics tool. It reveals a company's circularity across its entire operations, moving beyond just products and material flows. This tool supports decision-making, highlights strengths and areas for improvement, and offers optional transparency to investors and customers.

Developed with Global Partners and tested by over 30 companies, Circulytics helps organizations understand and advance their circular economy adoption. Key figures involved include Ilma Stankeviciute and Jarkko Havas from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and Tom Giddings of DS Smith, who has been instrumental in its assessment and use.

On 4 November 2019, C2G’s senior strategy director, Cynthia Scharf, spoke at the World Bank Law, Justice and Development Week. She emphasized the critical need for governance frameworks concerning large-scale carbon dioxide removal.

Scharf participated in a panel titled “Technology Innovation for Climate Action: Legal and Governance Aspects.” Other panelists included Dave Rejeski (Environmental Law Institute), William Burns (Institute for Carbon Removal Law & Policy, American University), and Erick Fernandes (World Bank).

Janos Pasztor, executive director of the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G), discusses the governance of emerging technologies designed to intentionally alter Earth's climate system. He focuses on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM), approaches that reflect sunlight into space to rapidly cool the planet.

Pasztor highlights the current status of SRM research and the critical absence of comprehensive governance frameworks for these technologies. Such essential frameworks are urgently needed but do not yet exist.

For more details, visit C2G's page on Solar Radiation Modification.

Janos Pasztor, executive director of the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G), discusses the governance of emerging technologies intended to change Earth's climate system. He focuses on large-scale Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), approaches that extract carbon from the atmosphere.

Pasztor reviews the status of current CDR research and emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive governance frameworks, which are presently absent.

For more information, visit C2G2.net.

This video explains the circular economy, outlining the transition from current models with practical examples beyond simple recycling. For further reading, recommended books include *The Circular Economy: A User's Guide* and *Cradle to Cradle*.

Sustainability Illustrated creates engaging educational videos. Find more at sustainabilityillustrated.com and youtube.com/learnsustainability. Subscribe for updates (alturl.com/jc8u6) or support us on Patreon. Connect via Twitter and Facebook. Videos are by Alexandre Magnin, a sustainability consultant and artist (amcreative.org).

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Daniel C. Esty, Hillhouse Professor at Yale and former environmental official, edited "A Better Planet: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future." His work, highlighted in the book, explores genomics as a key strategy for improving sustainability. This involves enhancing species resilience to climate change and medical threats, applicable to humans, plants, and forests. Genomics can accelerate growth, reduce harm, and boost carbon absorption, offering innovative solutions for environmental challenges. Read more at Bigthink.com.

Janos Pasztor, Executive Director of the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G), discusses his organization's work on governing emerging climate intervention technologies. These include carbon removal and solar radiation management, aimed at quickly cooling the planet. He highlights current research and the urgent need for comprehensive governance frameworks, which are currently absent.

C2G's mission is to raise awareness across society and initiate governance discussions among international organizations and governments worldwide.

For more information, visit https://www.c2g2.net or https://www.cceia.org.

Jefferey K. Yeboah, a Ghanaian entrepreneur and climate activist, transforms environmental waste into valuable products. He recycles old car tyres into household furniture, showcasing the potential of discarded materials and aiming to inspire future generations about waste's productivity.

Yeboah's innovative work was featured at a TEDx event, an independently organized conference using the TED format. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.