Once marked by 30,000 vacant lots after the subprime mortgage crisis, Cleveland, Ohio, is now forging a new path. This film follows the city and its communities as they redefine urban living for a circular, nature-led future.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products, and regenerate nature.

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EarthX is a media company and the official network of Earth Day, inspiring conservation and sustainability. We protect our unique planet by delivering engaging content across a 24/7 linear channel, social, and digital platforms, offering sustainable solutions and expert insights to audiences of all ages.

Our "Law & Nature" series, developed by the EarthxLaw Advisory Council, features environmental thought leaders discussing critical legal and policy issues, including insightful pre-election analyses of environmental law's future.

Explore more at earthxmedia.com and follow us on social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Dailymotion.

EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring conservation and sustainability. As the official network of Earth Day, they believe our planet is a special place worth protecting. They offer original series, documentaries, and content with sustainable solutions across various platforms. Learn more at EarthX Media.

Their programming, like "Defenders of the Wild," features conservationist Ivan Carter seeking solutions for balanced wildlife ecosystems. This includes challenging tasks, such as elephant tracking, highlighted in Season 1, Episode 1: "Elephants: Land of Tusks." Join EarthX to learn more and "Love Our Planet."

Facing overwhelming "bullshit" (Brandolini's Law) and complex "adaptive challenges" that defy traditional solutions, Living Between Worlds explores new ways of perceiving and thinking. This month, guest Chauncey Bell, author of *Mobilize! Dancing In the World*, guided a conversation on approaching our predicaments differently.

Join our monthly "conversation for possibility" every third Wednesday from 12:00-1:30pm Pacific. Register at https://bit.ly/LivingBetweenWorlds. These meaningful discussions attract executives, activists, seekers, and more.

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This episode of Nature’s Genius explores the ancient forest as a community thriving on symbiosis. It features ecologists Dr. Suzanne Simard, author of "Finding the Mother Tree," and Dr. Teresa Ryan, who reveal an elaborate tapestry of kinship, cooperation, and mutual aid within these ecosystems. Dr. Simard is a leading researcher in plant communication, while Dr. Ryan investigates salmon-forest relationships.

Nature’s Genius, a Bioneers podcast series, delves into how life’s symphony offers solutions to balance human civilization with living systems. Learn more and find additional resources on the series page: bioneers.org/natures-genius/

Porcus, a Yorkshire-based company, prioritizes real food and animal welfare. They participated in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big Food Redesign Challenge, designing products aligned with circular economy principles.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting the circular economy, which eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

For more information, visit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website. Subscribe to their YouTube channel and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Following the subprime mortgage crisis, which left Cleveland, Ohio, with 30,000 vacant lots, the city is now forging a new path. Through innovative circular economy strategies, Cleveland and its communities are building resilience, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable investment. This approach demonstrates how to rebuild a prosperous local economy, enhancing quality of life and allowing nature to thrive.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy—a system designed to eliminate waste, circulate materials, and regenerate nature. Explore their work and Cleveland's transformation on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation YouTube channel or their website. Connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The Green Growth Summit, the Green Growth Partnership's flagship event, convened on December 16, 2024, in Brussels and online. It gathered Ministers, State Secretaries from the Green Growth Group, and high-level representatives from European institutions and businesses.

Amidst the start of a new institutional cycle, the Summit focused on the critical role of climate and the Green Deal in boosting EU competitiveness. Discussions aimed at charting a course for the EU to achieve its climate objectives for 2030 and 2040.

This episode of the Circular Economy Show explores how businesses can scale circular economy implementation beyond ESG hype. Host Seb is joined by Lindsay Hooper, CEO of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and Joe Murphy, Executive Lead of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s business network.

They discuss insights from CISL’s "Competitive Sustainability" report and the Foundation’s network, offering perspectives on the current state of the circular economy and what it will take to achieve widespread adoption. Join them to discover strategies for scaling these vital efforts.

Read the full report: Survival of the Fittest: From ESG to Competitive Sustainability.

In this episode of The Circular Economy Show, we explore learnings from the Big Food Redesign Challenge to create a food system better for people, nature, and climate.

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Water is fundamental to all life. In "Water Always Wins," Erica Gies examines water's vital role and our connection to it, proposing we consider what water desires instead of controlling its path.

This episode is from Nature's Genius, a Bioneers limited series.

Fungi form a complex, vital underground network of mycorrhizal threads, exchanging nutrients and forming symbiotic partnerships essential for life on Earth. Visionary biologists Toby Kiers and Merlin Sheldrake explore these wonders in an episode of Bioneers' *Nature's Genius* series.

Dr. Kiers is Executive Director and Chief Scientist of SPUN (Society for the Protection of Underground Networks) and a Professor at VU Amsterdam. Dr. Sheldrake, a biologist and writer, is a research associate at Vrije University Amsterdam, works with SPUN, and advises the Fungi Foundation.

Nature's Genius, a Bioneers podcast, explores how nature's wisdom offers solutions for human civilization and living systems. It posits an "Age of Nature," urging a radical shift in our relationship with the natural world for healing ourselves and the planet.

The series blends Indigenous wisdom and modern science, revealing interconnectedness and time-tested principles from 3.8 billion years of evolution that allow living systems to flourish.

It features scientists, ecologists, Indigenous practitioners, and authors like Brett KenCairn (naturebasedclimate.solutions) and Toby Kiers (spun.earth). They explore nature's inherent intelligence to model sustainable human organization.

Courage and love fuel our commitment to a sustainable world. Through individual and executive actions, we can shape the future, igniting passion and creativity to address climate challenges.

Let's step into a hopeful tomorrow together.

On November 18, WECAN hosted a COP29 press conference where women leaders advocated for a fossil fuel phaseout and a Just Transition. Speakers emphasized the importance of climate finance for equitable solutions and accountability, also highlighting efforts for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The panel featured Eriel Tchekwie Deranger (Indigenous Climate Action), Dr. Amiera Sawas (Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty), and Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN).

WECAN organized a COP29 press conference featuring Brazilian Indigenous women leaders. They advocated for Indigenous rights, forest and water protection, community well-being, and global climate action, with a focus on the path to COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Speakers included Puyr Tembé, Concita Sôpré, and Lucimara Patté, all co-founders of Ancestral Indigenous Women Warriors (ANMIGA). Moderated by Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN), the event highlighted the critical role of Indigenous women in safeguarding Amazonian biodiversity and connected biomes.

On November 16, WECAN hosted a COP29 Press Conference, advocating a new legal and economic framework based on living in balance with Earth's natural systems. Prominent speakers discussed the Rights of Nature movement, highlighting its potential as a systemic framework for defending biodiversity, communities, and the climate.

WECAN presented "A Global Initiative for a Universal Declaration on the Rights of Nature," outlining a strategy for national and subnational governments to adopt this declaration. To learn more about this vital initiative, please visit: wecaninternational.org/ron-declaration

Electric vehicles (EVs) are indeed better for the environment, confirms Hannah Ritchie, deputy editor at Our World In Data. Although EV manufacturing, particularly for batteries, is more energy-intensive, this initial carbon footprint is quickly offset by cleaner operation.

For instance, in the UK, extra production emissions are typically recouped within two years of driving. After this period, EVs consistently emit significantly less CO2 than comparable petrol or diesel cars. Over its lifetime, an EV can reduce emissions by 1/2 to 2/3 compared to a conventional vehicle.

Dr. Shane Gero's groundbreaking research deciphers sperm whale communication, revealing their complex, intelligent lives and cultures. His work suggests whales are "people too," urging us to learn deep listening for respectful coexistence.

Gero, a Canadian whale biologist and National Geographic Explorer, founded The Dominica Sperm Whale Project and leads biology for Project CETI. His science, which formed the basis for the Emmy-winning series *Secrets of the Whales*, is transforming our understanding of marine life. Learn more at shanegero.com.

This episode is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series, exploring these vital insights.

Discover how innovative sustainability strategies can significantly boost ROI and productivity. We explore insights from groundbreaking research, highlighting the tangible value of integrating environmental considerations into business operations.

Our AI-driven platform identifies specific risks and benefits for companies, reshaping their approach to environmental impact. This solution empowers businesses to optimize performance while fostering a sustainable future.