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Our purpose is to give voice to Nature.

We advocate for the natural world, ensuring its vital perspectives are heard and respected.

Published January 2, 2015, this presentation addresses global obstacles to Mother Earth's rights, compiling insights from Indigenous Peoples worldwide on defending the Earth from human misuse. Dr. Dan Wildcat, Director of the Haskell Environmental Research Studies (HERS) Center and Dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at Haskell Indian Nations University, delivered this report.

His speech was originally given at the 2012 Indigenous Forum, co-produced with the Cultural Conservatory, during the Bioneers National Conference. Dr. Wildcat has taught at Haskell for 25 years.

The Declaration, proclaimed in 2010 at the World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth (Cochabamba, Bolivia), was publicly read.

This significant document outlined key principles regarding climate change and the rights of Mother Earth.

Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, delivered a video message for Girls in ICT Day 2025.

This session promotes digital skills for girls and women, empowering them to drive digital change globally.

Tobias Kaufmann (WTPF-26 IEG Vice Chair) and Gretchen Bueermann (WTPF-26 secretariat) discuss preparations for the 2026 World Telecommunications ICT Policy Forum. WTPF-26 will address five priorities: bridging digital divides, green digital transformation, ICT resilience, space connectivity, and strengthening ICT innovation ecosystems.

Kaufmann highlights how these topics address global needs and challenges, emphasizing WTPF's role in fostering inclusive dialogue, sharing best practices, and shaping a shared vision for an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient digital future.

Read the draft report and participate in the open consultation: Draft Report | Open Consultation.

Stay informed about BDT's global initiatives. Access the latest highlights here: https://www.itu.int/itu-d/sites/bdt-highlights/

Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunications Bureau, acknowledged a month of impactful, human-centric digital development achievements. He highlighted progress in bridging the digital gap and accelerating sustainable digital transformation.

Transforming our global food production system is essential for achieving international climate change targets.

Agriculture significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and land degradation. Addressing these impacts through sustainable practices is crucial for environmental protection.

Therefore, systemic changes are imperative to mitigate climate change and secure a sustainable future.

This Circular Economy Show episode explores marketing circular propositions. Guests Jonathan Hall (Kantar) and Amanda Gandolfo (Swapfiets) discuss connecting with consumers and driving demand. Learn practical strategies to overcome challenges like the value-action gap and greenwashing, focusing on consumer benefits, convenience, and real-world examples such as Swapfiets' bike subscription model. It highlights how shifting societal values reshape buying habits.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. For deeper insights, read 'The marketing playbook for a circular economy' and subscribe to the Circular Economy Show. Explore their work and connect online via their YouTube channel, Instagram, LinkedIn, or website.

In 2024, the Klamath River dam removal marked a historic, Indigenous-led victory, achieving the largest river restoration ever. Blending Indigenous knowledge and modern science, the project shows remarkable early results: salmon are returning abundantly to spawning grounds inaccessible for a century.

Amy Bowers Cordalis of Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group emphasizes Indigenous values and nature-based solutions from the Klamath. This approach heals land, water, and people while boosting the economy. Restoring the river as a living relative offers a vital path forward for all.

Learn more about Amy Bowers Cordalis' work: https://www.ridgestoriffles.org/

Janine Benyus, the "Godmother of Biomimicry," and her team at Biomimicry 3.8 advocate for humans to become "gift-givers" to the planet. They demonstrate how to design settlements—cities, villages, and homes—that replicate the ecological benefits of natural wildlands.

Benyus envisions cities functioning like forests, managing water, air, nutrients, and biodiversity. Through "Project Positive" initiatives, Biomimicry 3.8 shows this regenerative vision is achievable by asking: "What would Nature do here?"

Learn more about Janine Benyus's work here.

John Todd's lyrical exploration reveals essential ecological design principles, demonstrating how mimicking nature leads to breakthrough solutions. He shares insights from his award-winning eco-industrial park and strategies for purifying water bodies, from Lake Champlain to Venice. His natural sewage treatment systems utilize native plants to break down pollutants and produce clean water, aiming to evolve a holistic technological and social framework.

This talk was delivered at the 2002 Bioneers National Conference, part of the Ecological Design Collection, Vol. 1. Since 1990, Bioneers has served as a vital hub for social and scientific innovators, offering practical solutions for pressing environmental and social challenges.

This 90-minute dialogue connects young women in ICT with accomplished female leaders in the space industry. The session will explore career journeys, opportunities, and provide vital insights for the next generation.

Two moderators, potentially from the ITU Youth Advisory Council, SGAC, or SEDS, will conduct interviews with featured speakers. Patricia Cooper will emcee the event, which includes a Davos-style panel discussion and an audience Q&A.

On Saturday, an estimated 3 million people, including Center for Biological Diversity staff and supporters, protested President Donald Trump and Elon Musk across 1,400 U.S. cities and internationally. Rallies occurred in Tucson, Jacksonville, Washington D.C., London, and Paris.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit. We protect wild species and their habitats through science, law, and media, ensuring a future where nature thrives for generations to come.

Visit our website, take action, or email center@biologicaldiversity.org. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson, Arizona-headquartered 501c3 nonprofit. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature—to the vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Recognizing diversity's intrinsic value and the societal impoverishment caused by its loss, we work to secure a future for all species on the brink of extinction.

We achieve this through science, law, and creative media, focusing on protecting the lands, waters, and climate essential for species survival. Our ultimate goal is for future generations to inherit a world where the wild still thrives.

The Regional Preparatory Meeting for WTDC-25 for Africa took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from April 8-9, 2025.

This event was preceded by a Regional Development Forum held on April 7.

Hannah Ritchie explores the critical need for rare earth minerals as the world transitions to clean energy.

Her analysis delves into the complex challenge of balancing environmental sustainability goals with the increased demand for mining these essential resources.

This episode explores the potential of circular business models in fashion via rental and resale. Host Emma Elobeid, joined by Andrew Rough (ACS) and Ryan Atkins (SuperCycle), discusses economic opportunities, brand profitability, meeting customer demands, and the role of new technology in simplifying circularity and ensuring adaptability.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, promotes the circular economy: a system eliminating waste, circulating materials, and regenerating nature. For more insights, subscribe to YouTube, visit ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, and follow on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Business leaders are grappling with the complexities of responsible business in 2025, from shifting regulations to evolving sustainability expectations. 3BL's video series, in partnership with solutions journalism publisher TriplePundit, offers a crucial guide to navigate this challenging landscape.

Each episode tackles the pressing questions keeping leaders awake, cutting through the noise to deliver unfiltered truths and fresh perspectives. We explore regulatory mazes and rapidly changing sustainability trends, revealing what truly shapes the future.

If you're seeking clarity amidst buzzwords and half-answers, this series provides the essential insights you need.

Powerful analytical and mapping tools are transforming our understanding of the natural world, enhancing our ability to conserve and restore the biosphere.

This program explores the possibilities of digital maps and platforms with Rebecca Moore, founder of Google Earth Outreach and Google Earth Engine.

This episode is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Learn more on their radio and podcast homepage.