In 2021, we confronted significant threats to wildlife, achieving substantial progress thanks to your unwavering support. Your commitment is vital for protecting wild places and ensuring a lasting

In 2021, we confronted significant threats to wildlife, achieving substantial progress thanks to your unwavering support. Your commitment is vital for protecting wild places and ensuring a lasting legacy for future generations.

To discover more about our 2021 achievements, please visit: https://defenders.org/2021-recap

Join psychologists David Sherman and Leaf Van Boven (CCL's Sept 2018 monthly speakers) as they review the main findings and framework for their recent research. Deepen your understanding of how to

Join psychologists David Sherman and Leaf Van Boven (CCL's Sept 2018 monthly speakers) as they review the main findings and framework for their recent research. Deepen your understanding of how to utilize the strategies of affirmation, norms, immediacy and legacy in your own climate advocacy and citizen lobbying. Dr. Van Boven is a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Dr. Sherman is a professor of psychology and brain sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara.


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Theoretical Background (4:19)
Framework For Overcoming Barriers (27:10)
Data & Findings (42:07)
Implications for Advocacy & Training (52:49)

Feeling anxious and overwhelmed about climate change and our ability to solve the problem? Our guest this month, environmental psychologist Dr. Renee Lertzman, says we have a window of tolerance

Feeling anxious and overwhelmed about climate change and our ability to solve the problem? Our guest this month, environmental psychologist Dr. Renee Lertzman, says we have a window of tolerance that, once we exceed it, causes us to shut down. Turning to the tools of psychology, we can acknowledge the feelings of anxiety that can immobilize us and create conditions that allow us to show up as our brilliant selves. Dr. Lertzman’s unique and integrated approach brings together the best of the behavioral sciences, social sciences and innovative design sciences to create a powerful approach to engagement and social change.

An interview was recently conducted with Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett.

Rev. Kirlin-Hackett serves as the Director of the Interfaith Task Force on

An interview was recently conducted with Rev. Bill Kirlin-Hackett.

Rev. Kirlin-Hackett serves as the Director of the Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness.

Supporting CELDF allows us to empower communities. We're excited to share highlights from our 2024

Supporting CELDF allows us to empower communities. We're excited to share highlights from our 2024 achievements.

Your invaluable support makes our work possible. Thank you for helping CELDF advance its mission.

Stella Young, a comedian and journalist, uses a wheelchair but rejects being an automatic inspiration. She clarifies that her disability does not inherently make her a noble figure for

Stella Young, a comedian and journalist, uses a wheelchair but rejects being an automatic inspiration. She clarifies that her disability does not inherently make her a noble figure for humanity.

In her very funny TED talk from June 2014, Young critiques society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn."

Inspired by Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff Project, this content showcases how citizens can leverage smartphones and video cameras for civic engagement.

Written and produced by Ruth

Inspired by Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff Project, this content showcases how citizens can leverage smartphones and video cameras for civic engagement.

Written and produced by Ruth Ann Barrett, it was originally published on November 2, 2014, serving as an introduction to her YouTube channel, PDXDowntowner.

Filmmakers Greg and Shaun MacGillivray discuss passing on their craft, revealing how their children inspired them to create impactful large-format films. They aim to share these cinematic

Filmmakers Greg and Shaun MacGillivray discuss passing on their craft, revealing how their children inspired them to create impactful large-format films. They aim to share these cinematic experiences with the world.

Explore more original content from the MacGillivrays on the One World Ocean website and their YouTube channel. Visit OneWorldOneOcean.org for further details.

KONY 2012, a film and campaign by Invisible Children, aimed to make Joseph Kony famous. Its purpose was to generate support for his arrest and establish a precedent for international justice, not

KONY 2012, a film and campaign by Invisible Children, aimed to make Joseph Kony famous. Its purpose was to generate support for his arrest and establish a precedent for international justice, not to celebrate him.

The campaign achieved significant viral success, becoming YouTube's most-viewed video at the time with over 72 million views by February 11th. For more information, visit the Invisible Children website.

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Justice at Washington State University, Vancouver, delivered a lecture titled "Ecological Sustainability, Food, and Human

Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Justice at Washington State University, Vancouver, delivered a lecture titled "Ecological Sustainability, Food, and Human Rights: The Necessity of 'Action Ecology'" at Portland State University's Social Sustainability Colloquium on January 27, 2012. He argued that scientists should embrace roles as both citizens and credible advocates, emphasizing that this, combined with community participation and outreach—particularly within university settings—is crucial for challenging the status quo and driving effective change.

The lecture was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett, Sustainability Advocate and founder of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability.