Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, delivered a keynote address at the BSR Conference 2017: How Business Leads.

Her speech highlighted the importance of business support for women's health initiatives.

Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley's Chief Marketing and Chief Sustainability Officer, delivered a presentation at the BSR Conference 2017.

Her address focused on the topic of inclusive growth.

A panel discussed the private sector's role in addressing the global refugee crisis.

Panelists included Stephen Kaufer, President and CEO of TripAdvisor; Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of MercyCorps; and Shamina Singh, Executive Vice President of Sustainability and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.

BSR Climate Director David Wei introduces the Climate Policy Tracker.

This new tool was developed by BSR and We Mean Business.

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included Tom Hodgman (NatureVest), Jeff Possick (MissionPoint Partners), Shelby Semmes (Intervale Advisors), and Adam Wolfensohn (Encourage Capital), moderated by Terry Kellogg (Helios Capital Ventures).

The second plenary, "Moving Ahead: Change Making, Sound Science, and the Rule of Law," discussed future directions. Speakers were Paul Anastas (Yale), Tom McHenry (Vermont Law School), and William K. Reilly (World Wildlife Fund; former EPA Administrator). Ingrid C. Burke, Dean of F&ES, served as moderator.

Andrew J. McElrone is a Plant Physiologist with USDA-ARS and an Adjunct Associate Professor in Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis. He previously served as Director of the USDA California Climate Hub.

His research, titled "The Answer Was Blowin’ in the Wind," details the transformation of surface renewal into a commercially viable irrigation management tool. This innovation provides an accurate method for measuring crop evapotranspiration (ET).

The 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference addressed "Forging University-Municipality Partnerships Toward Urban Sustainability."

Closing remarks were delivered by Dr. Murali Chandrashekaran from the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia.

This initiative centers on forging robust partnerships between universities and municipalities. The aim is to collaboratively advance urban sustainability, leveraging academic expertise with local governance to develop effective, real-world solutions.

This vital theme was the focus of the 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference, which convened stakeholders to explore innovative strategies and approaches.

The 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference addressed the vital topic of urban sustainability.

It specifically focused on forging effective partnerships between universities and municipalities to drive these crucial initiatives forward.

The 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference explored forging university-municipality partnerships.

The primary aim was to advance urban sustainability through collaborative efforts.

Pricilla Cleveland, a teacher at Tomah Middle School, is passionate about American Indian Studies. She collaborated with her school's social studies committee to develop curriculum that fulfills Wisconsin Act 31 requirements.

Wisconsin First Nations offers PK-12 educators a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources for teaching American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Paul Rykken, a teacher at Black River Falls High School, is recognized for his innovative use of Culturally Responsive Teaching to integrate American Indian Studies into middle and high school classrooms.

Wisconsin First Nations provides PK-12 educators with high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources for teaching American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Lori Mueller, a third-grade teacher at Bowler Elementary, collaborates with the community and Wisconsin Native nations to educate her students about American Indians.

She utilizes Wisconsin First Nations, a rich collection of classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials provide PK-12 educators with high-quality content for teaching American Indian Studies in Wisconsin.

Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

J.P. Leary, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Education Center for First Nations Studies, conducts student-centered research. His scholarship is guided by the needs of First Nations people and communities.

Wisconsin First Nations provides PK-12 educators with a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support the teaching of American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Jeff Ryan, a social studies teacher at Prescott High School, was inspired to integrate American Indian Studies into his curriculum after witnessing the challenges faced by Wisconsin's Native communities.

Wisconsin First Nations provides a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support PK-12 educators in teaching American Indian Studies throughout Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

Aaron Bird Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nations), Assistant Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education, integrates American Indian Studies into teacher education programs. His work enhances student diversity and cultural understanding within the curriculum.

Wisconsin First Nations provides PK-12 educators with a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources. These materials support the teaching of American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.

"Health as a Social Movement" is a three-year NHS England-funded program. It aims to understand and support social movements in health and care, working with New Care Model vanguards and national partners (The RSA, New Economics Foundation, Nesta). The program develops and spreads effective ways to mobilize people, improving health and care outcomes with a positive return on investment.

The animation, "More Than a Pill," sponsored through the RSA Student Design Awards, clarifies and illuminates the ideas behind creating a social movement for health. It was voiced by Nathalie Spencer, with thanks to Matthew Stidwill.

Find out more about the program: thersa.org/action-and-research/rsa-projects/public-services-and-communities-folder/health-as-a-social-movement

The 2007 financial crash continues to shape global events, from austerity to Brexit and Trump. In this RSA Spotlight, former Chancellor Alistair Darling recalls a chilling phone call with the RBS chairman during the crisis, offering fascinating insight into that pivotal time.

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Mike Maier, a U.S. Navy veteran, serves as the branch operations manager for Sunrun's Maryland office.

Support solar jobs. Learn more at www.seia.org/trade.

Russell Schmit is the President and CEO of Schletter, Inc., based in Shelby, North Carolina.

He supports the #SaveSolarJobs initiative. For more information, visit www.seia.org/trade.