Explore groundbreaking developments in recognizing the legal rights of nature, including efforts by Indigenous communities to draft and adopt such laws. This bold approach, treating nature as a

Explore groundbreaking developments in recognizing the legal rights of nature, including efforts by Indigenous communities to draft and adopt such laws. This bold approach, treating nature as a living entity with legal rights, offers a revolutionary path to protect the planet, enabling courts to enforce the rights of rivers, mountains, and forests.

Hear directly from communities on the front lines mobilizing to build a new environmental law system. Featuring insights from Mari Margil and Thomas Linzey of the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights, alongside Guy Reiter, Executive Director of Menikanaehkem – Community Rebuilders.

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performed her original poem, "The Gathering Place."

She presented it at the 2017 Social Good Summit, held at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on September 17.

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's *The Spirit Level* demonstrated how less equal societies perform worse across various social measures, including health, education, and wellbeing. This work significantly heightened public awareness of inequality's impacts.

Their subsequent book, *The Inner Level*, argues that societies built on fundamental equality, sharing, and reciprocity foster greater wellbeing. It contrasts these with societies driven by excessive individualism and aggression, offering new perspectives on how we should organize our collective lives.

Published on August 30, 2016, this interview features Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children's Trust.

She was interviewed by Megan

Published on August 30, 2016, this interview features Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children's Trust.

She was interviewed by Megan Kemple of 350 Eugene on August 24, 2016.

Betty Reid Soskin, the nation's oldest active park ranger, shared her unique experiences as a Black woman in World War II shipyards during a "Talks at Google" event published on September 15,

Betty Reid Soskin, the nation's oldest active park ranger, shared her unique experiences as a Black woman in World War II shipyards during a "Talks at Google" event published on September 15, 2016. Now in her 90s, Soskin serves at the Rosie the Riveter World War II/Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, a park she helped establish.

Her talk, titled "Of Lost Conversations: Opportunity and Discrimination...", offers a firsthand perspective on the home front effort and the immense social changes she has witnessed. Soskin also reflects on the responsibilities of living in a democracy. More context on her work is available in the video: Of Lost Conversations.

Oliver Niedermaier is Chairman and CEO of TAU Investment Management, LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to

Oliver Niedermaier is Chairman and CEO of TAU Investment Management, LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to transforming global supply chains. TAU achieves this by upgrading and de-risking suppliers, using capitalist solutions to address the undervaluation of human and natural resources.

By investing to enhance manufacturers' operational performance, TAU delivers value to all stakeholders. This includes investors seeking both superior financial returns and significant social and environmental benefits. Niedermaier presented at the 2013 BSR Conference.

On May 14, 2014, Teodorina Lessidrenska, Programme Executive for Business Ethics at Globethics.net (Switzerland), contributed to the "Declaration of Principles on Equality and Inequality for a

On May 14, 2014, Teodorina Lessidrenska, Programme Executive for Business Ethics at Globethics.net (Switzerland), contributed to the "Declaration of Principles on Equality and Inequality for a Sustainable Economy [Draft]." Her input is available for public consultation here.

All 16 conference segments are accessible on the Globethics YouTube Channel.

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual impact.

Pallotta challenges us to stop equating frugality with morality. Instead, he advocates rewarding charities for their ambitious goals and significant accomplishments, even if these involve substantial expenses. His bold talk urges a fundamental shift in how we approach changing the world.

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