Episode four spotlights packaging challenges, as pioneers strive to avoid problematic materials and achieve circular economy goals. Companies like Porcus, Spoon Cereals, Dunia Bora, and Agüita Divina explore innovative solutions for sustainable packaging and production.

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Indigenous resistance, echoing through history from the 1969 Alcatraz occupation to contemporary fossil fuel fights across Canada and the U.S., embodies an activism rooted in a spiritual connection to the web of life and human community. This movement is illuminated by Julian Brave NoiseCat, Dr. LaNada War Jack, and Clayton Thomas-Müller.

Julian Brave NoiseCat (https://www.julianbravenoisecat.com/) is a polymath in journalism, policy, and activism. He serves Data for Progress (https://www.dataforprogress.org/) and the Natural History Museum (https://thenaturalhistorymuseum.org/) collective. Dr. LaNada War Jack is an enrolled member of the Shoshone Bannock Tribes (http://www.sbtribes.com/). Clayton Thomas-Müller, from the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (https://swampycree.com/mathias-colomb-cree-nation-2/), is a campaigner with 350.org (https://350.org/).

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Chef, entrepreneur, and activist Camilla Marcus discusses her cookbook, "My Regenerative Kitchen," which promotes regenerative agriculture, climate consciousness, and a zero-waste approach. Through simple recipes and thoughtful techniques, she encourages readers to reduce food waste and use every part of the vegetable.

Named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People, Marcus founded west~bourne, New York City's first zero-waste certified restaurant, and co-founded ROAR and the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). Committed to cross-industry innovation, her endeavors range from championing regenerative farming to advocating for equitable childcare. She collaborates with various partners and celebrities, fostering a community-minded, sustainable approach to eating and planetary care. Watch the full video here.

The Just Transition: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge and Lived Experiences Summit convened in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 8-10. Indigenous activists from around the world attended, and Cultural Survival conducted interviews with several delegates.

These interviews were produced by Guadalupe Pastrana (Nahua), Marco Lara (Hñähñu descent), and Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San). Interviewees included Adamou Amadou (Mbororo), Amina Amharech (Amazight), and Beaska Nillas (Sami).

Music featured in the interviews included "ES_Walk These Shoes STEMS MELODY 44100," "ES_Africa STEMS MELODY 44100 1," and "Burn your village to the ground" by Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Deep in the ocean, a variety of marine creatures are preparing for a substantial feast.

Driven by instinct, they await the perfect moment to satisfy their hunger with a significant meal.

Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), spoke at a COP29 Press Conference.

The event occurred in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 16, 2024.

Amid global crises—climate change, ecocide, declining biodiversity, social inequity, injustice, and political turmoil—Indigenous lifeways and values offer a path to a better future. Core Indigenous values like relationship, responsibility, reciprocity, and redistribution guide us to be good stewards of our communities and ecosystems. Birds, our feathered relatives, provide valuable insights into these principles. Join the conversation.

Our panelists are Aimee Roberson (Cultural Survival Executive Director), Ruben Flores (CS Bazaar Artist), Kim Tekwitha Spencer (CS Youth Fellow), and Israel Hernández López (KOEF Grant Partner). Interpretation is available: tinyurl.com/lifeways1120.

This episode of The Circular Economy Show explores Arda Biomaterials, a company transforming brewing waste into innovative leather alternatives. Co-founder Brett Cotten details their process, while Amy Tsang from The Mills Fabrica highlights the crucial role of investment in driving such circular innovations forward.

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This episode of the Circular Economy Show discusses the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's publication, "The circular economy: A 'triple play' solution for achieving China's climate objectives." Lei Chen and Seb Egerton-Read highlight how circular economy principles offer three key benefits for China: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, securing critical raw materials for renewables/EVs, and increasing economic resilience.

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This episode features Indigenous scholar and organizer Nick Estes (Kul Wicasa/Lower Brule Sioux), a Professor at the University of Minnesota and co-founder of The Red Nation. He explores how Indigenous land-based societies advance regenerative solutions to transform capitalism, advocating for Indigenous leadership to ensure a habitable planet.

Estes, a member of the Oak Lake Writers Society, authored Our History Is the Future and contributes to The Red Nation's bi-weekly newsletter, an organization dedicated to Native liberation.

Additional resources, including videos and publications like "The Red Deal," are available. This episode is from the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Learn more at the radio and podcast homepage.

ITU standards provide crucial technical tools for climate action and measuring progress. These standards address key areas like emission reduction, energy efficiency, and the circular economy.

At COP29, new ITU standards were showcased, including support for a sustainability passport for digital products and a database for tech companies to report their emissions.

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Rising Nations Youth Delegate Grace Malie discussed the future of Tuvalu and other island nations.

She met with Valerie Hickey, Global Director of the Environment Department at the World Bank, to address the severe climate impacts facing these vulnerable regions.

The fifth and final United Nations international negotiating committee meeting (INC-5) will take place in Busan, Korea, this month. Its goal is to create a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution. In this episode, Marta Longhurst, Global Treaty Manager at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, discusses the opportunities a well-designed treaty offers to tackle the world's plastic waste crisis.

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The Global Map of the Unconnected, a collaborative project with Microsoft, Planet, and the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics, helps countries monitor populations without digital network coverage.

This tool utilizes AI to analyze satellite imagery, creating high-resolution population density maps. It visualizes connectivity based on the ITU Disaster Connectivity Map, providing essential data for tracking digital inclusion.

Award-winning Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman discusses his James Beard Award-winning book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen." He creates vibrant, healthful, and authentic indigenous cuisine, featuring ingredients like venison, trout, and wild rice. The book was recognized as one of the best cookbooks of 2017 by NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, and others.

Born in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Sherman has cooked for 27 years. Through his business, The Sioux Chef, he works as a caterer and food educator, earning acclaim from National Public Radio and The New York Times.

Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3Ydj9CX. Moderated by Ida Shen.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and driving socio-economic progress.

Highlighting such innovation, Northern Mindanao's Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) established the Regional Disaster Network (RDN) in 2022. RDN ensures critical communication during disasters by leveraging robust VHF/HF radio technology.

Unlike fragile modern networks, VHF/HF radios operate independently, offering unparalleled reach to remote areas. This resilience facilitated rapid information exchange during incidents like the Malitbog landslide, saving lives and empowering communities for better preparedness.

The "Smart Employee" App, a WSIS Prize winner announced on May 28, 2024, revolutionizes staff management for 74 Dubai government entities, serving over 73,000 employees with a 99% usage rate. Developed by Digital Dubai, this AI-powered solution streamlines HR, finance, and communication services, offering quick access, paperless convenience, and integrated features like a Digital Assistant for inquiries and a 'Thank You' system. It achieves over 95% cost savings and significantly advances Dubai's paperless initiative.

Recognized for its innovative approach to sustainable development and bridging the digital divide, the app exemplifies creative contributions needed to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals. Explore the project: Smart Employee App.

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative tech supporting sustainable development, were announced on 28 May 2024 at the WSIS+20 Forum in Geneva. Projects from 18 countries received top honours for bridging the digital divide and fostering digital inclusion, showcasing innovation vital for advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals, as noted by ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin.

A notable winner was the Center for Digitization and Documentation of Heritage and Arts in Setif (CDDHA). This project develops a digital platform and app to preserve Setif's cultural heritage in the metaverse. It documents and digitizes heritage in 2D/3D, secures virtual ownership via NFTs, and enhances protection, awareness, and community participation.

Learn more: https://dats.dz/CDDHAS

The WSIS Prizes, recognizing innovative technological approaches for sustainable development, were announced on May 28, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for bridging the digital divide and fostering digital inclusion.

ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin highlighted that the prizes showcase "innovation and energy" in finding technological solutions to global challenges, crucial for advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The "myGov" platform is a pioneering government concept, integrating citizens, state entities, and businesses onto a unified electronic service platform. It offers comprehensive digital services, allowing citizens to access information, engage with services, acquire e-documents, and manage data sharing. Learn more at: https://mygov.e-gov.az/