These days, scientists are starting to talk like shamans and shamans are starting to talk like scientists. So says anthropologist and author Jeremy Narby. And, he says, we need to talk about talking

These days, scientists are starting to talk like shamans and shamans are starting to talk like scientists. So says anthropologist and author Jeremy Narby. And, he says, we need to talk about talking – because words matter. In this episode, Bioneers Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies speaks with Narby about how the very language and words we use reveal the topography and limits of our worldview, including Western culture’s adamant centuries-long but now increasingly discredited assumption that intelligence is restricted only to human beings. 

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Tanzania is prioritizing judicial modernization and justice service delivery by expanding court services throughout the country to reach underserved areas long denied access to courts as well as

Tanzania is prioritizing judicial modernization and justice service delivery by expanding court services throughout the country to reach underserved areas long denied access to courts as well as implementing changes to the way the court and its officers do business in an effort to decrease delays. The work is supported by the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, IDA, and is aimed at making sure that justice services like courts reach communities who need them the most. http://ida.worldbank.org/

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For too long the Great Australian Bight has been one of Australia’s most unknown, and unsung, treasures. This is one of the world’s last unexploited areas - a pristine wilderness home to

For too long the Great Australian Bight has been one of Australia’s most unknown, and unsung, treasures. This is one of the world’s last unexploited areas - a pristine wilderness home to thriving coastal communities, whale sanctuaries and more unique marine life than the Great Barrier Reef. But all of this is at risk from dangerous and experimental oil drilling and seismic blasting. Meet some of the amazing people standing up to protect the Great Australian Bight. It’s up to all of us who care about our climate, our oceans and our way of life to keep our Southern coastline safe. Are you with us? act.gp/makeoilhistory

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Step into the future with us on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on 17 May 2024, broadcasting live from the ITU TV studio in Geneva! As we commemorate ITU's 159th

Step into the future with us on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) on 17 May 2024, broadcasting live from the ITU TV studio in Geneva! As we commemorate ITU's 159th anniversary, we also celebrate the boundless potential of digital innovation for prosperity. Our hour-long event will bring together digital experts and innovators on a global journey, exploring digital hubs around the world where innovation thrives. What will the future of digital innovation look like and what role do all of us play? Be part of the conversation.

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Do you know how long the human race will survive without bees? The answer is pretty astonishing! Jayanna's passion for the environment is buzzing. Jayanna is passionate about Bees and their

Do you know how long the human race will survive without bees? The answer is pretty astonishing! Jayanna's passion for the environment is buzzing. Jayanna is passionate about Bees and their significant contribution to our biodiversity. She is a ten pin bowling tragic who loves to practice her Japanese on the bowling alley. Jayanna is passionate about our Earth and all its ecological stakeholders including animals. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Blue whales are the largest animals to ever exist, reaching up to 110 feet long and weighing up to 330,000 pounds! Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3NnuAml Subscribe to our

Blue whales are the largest animals to ever exist, reaching up to 110 feet long and weighing up to 330,000 pounds! Learn more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3NnuAml Subscribe to our channel to join our community of Wavemakers! 🌊 LET’S STAY CONNECTED: INSTAGRAM » http://instagram.com/oceana TWITTER » http://twitter.com/oceana FACEBOOK » https://www.facebook.com/oceana/

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Stonyfield Farm CEO Gary Hirshberg argues that environmentally sustainable business practices can lead to financial benefits in the long run.

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