Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee

Join The Commonwealth Club and UC Berkeley’s Townsend Center for "Climate Change and Sacred Groves," part of a series on catastrophe and the present. Scholar Sugata Ray and artist Ranu Mukherjee will discuss the natural world's relationship with the sacred in India, especially in the Anthropocene.

Ray, author of *Climate Change and the Art of Devotion*, examines ecologically grounded theology. Mukherjee's art focuses on ecology and culture, often featuring the banyan tree. Their conversation will prompt reflection on art's role in contemporary climate, health, and sacred concerns.

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Much like pandemic mitigation, combating climate change requires difficult global cooperation. The emergence of new climate-altering technologies further complicates this, raising critical

Much like pandemic mitigation, combating climate change requires difficult global cooperation. The emergence of new climate-altering technologies further complicates this, raising critical questions about governance, leadership, and ethics.

The Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) addresses these challenges. For three years, C2G has engaged global decision-makers across governments, the UN, and civil society. They advocate for effective, inclusive governance of emerging climate technologies, urging proactive risk management and transparent global monitoring before events escalate.

Environmental activist and geographer Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim advocates for combining science and Indigenous wisdom to tackle climate change. She highlights how her nomadic community in Chad

Environmental activist and geographer Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim advocates for combining science and Indigenous wisdom to tackle climate change. She highlights how her nomadic community in Chad collaborates with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems, offering valuable lessons for building more resilient communities.

Ibrahim coordinates the Association of Peul Women and Autochthonous Peoples of Chad. She also served as co-director of the World Indigenous Peoples’ Initiative and Pavilion at COP21, COP22, and COP23.

David Wallace-Wells' RSA Minimate, "Climate Change and the Future of Humanity," confronts global warming as our age's existential challenge. He warns of grave dangers if we continue our current

David Wallace-Wells' RSA Minimate, "Climate Change and the Future of Humanity," confronts global warming as our age's existential challenge. He warns of grave dangers if we continue our current path, urging immediate commitment and collective action for humanity's future.

RSA Minimates are super-short, information-packed animations. Watch Wallace-Wells' full talk on "The Uninhabitable Earth" here.

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On Earth Day 2020, we reflect on our place in the natural world and how individual choices impact the future of our planet.

To deepen your understanding of environmental challenges and

On Earth Day 2020, we reflect on our place in the natural world and how individual choices impact the future of our planet.

To deepen your understanding of environmental challenges and solutions, explore insights from experts and resources such as Ed Winters, Al Gore, Katherine Wilkinson, Zaria Forman, Kris Tompkins, Plastic Ocean, and Duncan Stewart.

Join award-winning architect and environmentalist Duncan Stewart for a talk on the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions. He will discuss their impact on Earth's climate, the future of our youth,

Join award-winning architect and environmentalist Duncan Stewart for a talk on the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions. He will discuss their impact on Earth's climate, the future of our youth, and biodiversity, along with potential solutions.

A pioneer in sustainable architecture, renewable energy, and nearly zero-carbon buildings, Duncan is a director of the Irish Environmental Network, Dublin Civic Trust, and Green Foundation Ireland. He also produces and presents RTE 1's 'Eco Eye' and 'About the House'.

Duncan founded Eco Ed 4 All, which develops environmental education for Irish schools and CPD courses for teachers. These cover critical themes like Climate Change, Biodiversity, Circular Economy, and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Thelma Krug, Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event to discuss governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Thelma Krug, Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), participated in the panel.

These techniques are being explored within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role in achieving its goals. However, none are ready for large-scale deployment, posing significant technological and governance challenges that require stakeholder attention.

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While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank

While the public now grasps the serious threat of global warming, a clear path forward remains elusive. Drawing from his book, *Under the Influence: Putting Peer Pressure to Work*, Robert Frank proposes that leveraging behavioral contagion can make addressing climate change less daunting than many believe.

Robert H. Frank is the Henrietta Johnson Louis Professor of Management and Professor of Economics at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management. He previously wrote the "Economic View" column for *The New York Times*.

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Jason Box, an American Professor of Glaciology and Climate at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), is a contributing author to three Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Jason Box, an American Professor of Glaciology and Climate at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), is a contributing author to three Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports and lead author for Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program (AMAP) reports.

On October 10th at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly, Box participated in two sessions hosted by C2G. The Assembly brought together scientists, policy experts, indigenous activists, and civil society representatives to address critical questions regarding the Arctic's future.

A 2019 video revealed a frightening climate truth: a 2°C global temperature increase, labeled the "threshold of catastrophe," represents the best-case scenario. Without immediate action, the

A 2019 video revealed a frightening climate truth: a 2°C global temperature increase, labeled the "threshold of catastrophe," represents the best-case scenario. Without immediate action, the planet is on track for a 4°C rise this century, risking $600 trillion in damages, doubled warfare, and a refugee crisis 100 times worse than the Syrian exodus.

David Wallace-Wells, who explores even higher increases like 8°C and 13°C, stresses that these horrifying predictions should not induce complacency. Instead, he urges a more intense focus on the issue.