Global Forest Watch (GFW) is a dynamic online system for monitoring forests and providing alerts, empowering people worldwide to

Global Forest Watch (GFW) is a dynamic online system for monitoring forests and providing alerts, empowering people worldwide to manage forests more effectively.

It integrates satellite technology, open data, and crowdsourcing to deliver timely, reliable information. This enables governments, businesses, and communities to take action and halt forest loss.

Created by the World Resources Institute with over 40 partners, including Google and the University of Maryland, GFW receives major funding from organizations like USAID and the Norwegian Climate and Forests Initiative. (Published Feb 20, 2014)

PLASTICIZED documents a pioneering scientific expedition focused on plastic waste. It

PLASTICIZED documents a pioneering scientific expedition focused on plastic waste. It recounts a first-hand journey aboard the Sea Dragon with the 5 Gyres Institute through the South Atlantic Ocean.

This eye-opening film highlights the institute's global mission to study the reality, effects, and scale of plastic pollution worldwide. It was published on December 24, 2012.

World record-holding free diver Tanya Streeter discusses her

World record-holding free diver Tanya Streeter discusses her experiences with plastic pollution in our oceans.

She offers a unique perspective on this critical environmental challenge.

Rick Ridgeway, VP for Environmental Affairs at Patagonia, spoke at the BSR Conference 2013 about how networks enable partnerships.

He highlighted

Rick Ridgeway, VP for Environmental Affairs at Patagonia, spoke at the BSR Conference 2013 about how networks enable partnerships.

He highlighted Patagonia's collaboration with the NRDC to measure the environmental footprint of its supply chain facilities, such as mills and dye houses. This partnership exemplifies effective NGO-corporate cooperation.

For additional information on the BSR Conference 2013, visit the conference website.

Dan Pingaro serves as Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, the sole ocean conservation

Dan Pingaro serves as Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, the sole ocean conservation nonprofit dedicated to the sailing and boating community. His career path demonstrates a profound commitment to organizational growth and advocating for a clean, healthy ocean.

Pingaro's passion, experience, education, and collaborative approach have been pivotal to Sailors for the Sea's success and its significant impact on ocean conservation efforts.

He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett, with videographer David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv, at the America's Cup Finals in San Francisco on September 10, 2013.

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses their

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses their programs.

Key initiatives include the Rainy Day Kits, which provide marine ecology lesson plans for students in sailing programs and low-resource environments, and Clean Regattas, a certification program helping events achieve higher environmental standards.

Pingaro was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett, with videography by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv, at the America's Cup Finals in San Francisco on September 10, 2013.

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community,

Dan Pingaro, Executive Director of Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit focused on the sailing and boating community, discusses the Clean Regatta Program. This interview highlights the program's implementation at the America's Cup races held in San Francisco in September 2013.

Since July 2011, Sailors for the Sea collaborated with the America's Cup Event Authority to deliver a model sustainability sporting event. Their efforts led to the 34th America's Cup receiving the highest level Clean Regattas certification.

Ruth Ann Barrett interviewed Dan on September 10, 2013, with videography provided by David Okimoto of EarthSayers.tv.

Olympic gold medalist Jill Savery is a leading expert in sports sustainability. As Head of Sustainability for the America's Cup Event Authority, she has advised organizations including the United

Olympic gold medalist Jill Savery is a leading expert in sports sustainability. As Head of Sustainability for the America's Cup Event Authority, she has advised organizations including the United States Olympic Committee, the London 2012 Organizing Committee, and FIFA World Cup bid teams on embedding sustainable practices into their operations.

An International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee, Savery earned a Master's Degree from Yale University and coached athletes for over two decades. She frequently speaks on sustainability and sport, and co-edited the book *Sustainability and Sport*, available on Amazon. She was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv in September 2013 at the America's Cup finals.

Hilary Wiech of Sailors for the Sea highlights the Clean Regattas program, an initiative dedicated to ocean conservation. This program implements actions such as eliminating plastic water bottles

Hilary Wiech of Sailors for the Sea highlights the Clean Regattas program, an initiative dedicated to ocean conservation. This program implements actions such as eliminating plastic water bottles at regattas, providing environmental education for junior sailors, and collaborating with industry on sustainability best practices.

Clean Regattas was featured at the 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship. Learn more about the program by visiting the Sailors for the Sea website.

This video highlights ocean conservation efforts at the 2012 America's Cup in Newport, Rhode Island. It showcases the work of event organizers, including program lead