Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes

Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes there are strong reasons for optimism.

Milne highlights the UN Decade for Ecological Restoration (2021-2030) and the potential restoration of Lake Pedder. Flooded in 1972, this pristine alpine lake is now a prime candidate for ecological restoration—a beacon of hope and a future success story.

A former leader of the Australian Green Party and IUCN Vice President, Christine co-convenes the Lake Pedder Restoration Committee and holds numerous other environmental roles. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Indigenous communities continue to battle "fortress conservation" efforts that displace them and restrict access to their ancestral lands. This approach often conflicts with their traditional

Indigenous communities continue to battle "fortress conservation" efforts that displace them and restrict access to their ancestral lands. This approach often conflicts with their traditional stewardship, despite Indigenous peoples being vital guardians of the Earth.

Though making up just over 6% of the global population, Indigenous peoples steward 25% of the Earth's surface and 40% of intact ecosystems. They protect 80% of the planet's remaining biodiversity, a direct result of their profound relationships with their territories.

Einstein reportedly warned that humanity's survival was tied to bees, highlighting their crucial ecosystem role.

Inspired by the bee's 200-230 wing flaps per second—creating a rich

Einstein reportedly warned that humanity's survival was tied to bees, highlighting their crucial ecosystem role.

Inspired by the bee's 200-230 wing flaps per second—creating a rich buzz—I explored integrating these recordings into music.

The composition evolved by adding human elements like vocals, guitars, and grooves, culminating with a full symphony orchestra and choirs.

Amidst numerous movements and tragedies, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. How do we stay accountable to our communities, question if "diversity" is enough, and avoid panic?

This week,

Amidst numerous movements and tragedies, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. How do we stay accountable to our communities, question if "diversity" is enough, and avoid panic?

This week, celebrated journalist and author Jeff Chang addresses these concerns. He offers a message of hope: we can navigate these challenges and be alright, provided we work together.

Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and Jeff Horowitz, founder of Avoided Deforestation Partners, recently discussed climate-smart diets, educating children, and reasons for

Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and Jeff Horowitz, founder of Avoided Deforestation Partners, recently discussed climate-smart diets, educating children, and reasons for hope.

Further information about their program is available at https://climateone.org/events/jane-goodall and https://climateone.org.