Retson's urban-rural migration journey led to the establishment of NFGCS Farms Limited, a thriving farming community in Gate Nassarawa State, Nigeria. This initiative employs hundreds and provides

Retson's urban-rural migration journey led to the establishment of NFGCS Farms Limited, a thriving farming community in Gate Nassarawa State, Nigeria. This initiative employs hundreds and provides essential amenities like healthcare and schools for the host community.

A chartered professional manager and innovative entrepreneur, Retson possesses over 15 years of expertise in Nigerian business management and consulting. His diverse background includes ICT, project management, business development, and financial instrument trading. He currently serves as National Coordinator & Secretary-General for NFGCS Farms Limited, dedicating his time to its success and leveraging his broad understanding of practical agriculture. He is also the convener of #occupynass & #occupynassunltd.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In 2017, Sy Adler, Associate Dean of the School of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University, and Jim Irvine interviewed a series of key planners and advocates involved with

In 2017, Sy Adler, Associate Dean of the School of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University, and Jim Irvine interviewed a series of key planners and advocates involved with Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 10, which focuses on planning for and accommodating needed housing in the state. Don Mazziotti was the Community and Economic Development Director for the city of Beaverton from 2009 to 2013. He headed the Portland Development Commission from 2001 to 2005, served as Portland’s chief planner in the 1970s and acted as chief information officer for Oregon in the late 1990s.

He also worked as the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of transportation under former Oregon governor Neil Goldschmidt. This oral history interview is part of "People and the Land," a collaboration between the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development and Portland State University.

This digital access copy is made available by Portland State University Special Collections as streaming media for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. It cannot be reproduced in any form, distributed or screened for commercial purposes.

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Summit 21, live-streamed in June 2021, highlighted how the circular economy can tackle climate change. This first session featured discussions with Dame Ellen MacArthur, Christiana Figueres,

Summit 21, live-streamed in June 2021, highlighted how the circular economy can tackle climate change. This first session featured discussions with Dame Ellen MacArthur, Christiana Figueres, Felipe Villela (ReNature), Mark Schneider (Nestlé), and Hanneke Faber (Unilever).

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, insights, and communications. Explore our climate change initiatives here and subscribe for more insightful videos.

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Mary Robinson founded the Foundation bearing her name, dedicated to climate justice for vulnerable, marginalized populations worldwide. She served as President

Mary Robinson founded the Foundation bearing her name, dedicated to climate justice for vulnerable, marginalized populations worldwide. She served as President of Ireland (1990-1997) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002).

A member of the Elders and the Club of Madrid, Robinson has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2013, she was appointed UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa, and her memoir, *Everybody Matters*, was published.

Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National

Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle wisely stated, "The most important person to contact on these issues is the person you see in the mirror."

Distinguished speakers have included David Crane (NRG CEO), Lisa Jackson (Apple VP), Ernest Moniz (former U.S. Secretary of Energy), and Gina McCarthy (EPA Administrator), among others.

The WSIS Prizes, announced May 28, 2024, recognized innovative technological approaches supporting sustainable development and bridging the digital divide. Projects from 18 countries received top

The WSIS Prizes, announced May 28, 2024, recognized innovative technological approaches supporting sustainable development and bridging the digital divide. Projects from 18 countries received top honors for fostering digital inclusion and socio-economic progress.

Among these efforts, the Tanzania Digital Inclusion Project (TADIP) addresses internet poverty in Tanzania, where suspected telecom collusion leads to unaffordable access. TADIP utilizes a "strength in numbers" cooperative model, enabling communities to share broadband infrastructure and data costs. This approach aims to provide affordable, meaningful internet to 4 million citizens, offer digital skills to 1.5 million youth and women, engage 100,000 girls in STEM, and establish 200 community innovation hubs.

Its core mission is cost-sharing, not profit, to ensure widespread, affordable internet access. Learn more about TADIP on LinkedIn.

Anthony Torres is a Washington, DC-based community organizer who mobilizes thousands of volunteers to advocate for climate justice, fossil fuel resistance, and environmental protection. He has

Anthony Torres is a Washington, DC-based community organizer who mobilizes thousands of volunteers to advocate for climate justice, fossil fuel resistance, and environmental protection. He has organized diverse actions, from a dance party protest outside Ivanka Trump's home to a vigil for Hurricane Harvey victims and a sit-in at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's office. Torres strives to build accessible narratives that highlight shared humanity while addressing race, class, and gender disparities.

Additionally, Torres serves as the campaign representative for the Sierra Club’s Responsible Trade Program, advocating for an equitable NAFTA agreement that benefits the environment, workers, and communities. He is also a trustee for the Progressive Workers Union, representing Sierra Club employees.

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to

A World Radio Day 2024 podcast highlights radio's vital role in early warning and emergency services. Broadcast radio is a crucial public safety net, using its wide reach and portability to deliver life-saving information before, during, and after disasters.

This special podcast features H.E Toelupe Poumulinkuku Onesemo, Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU Secretary-General), Mario Maniewicz (ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Director), and Timothy Ellam (International Amateur Radio Union President). Produced by Maximillian Jacobson – Gonzalez and written by Jennifer Macleod, this ITU Digital Production offers further information at www.itu.int.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. It focuses on connecting everyone and

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), celebrated annually on May 17, highlights how digital innovation can build a sustainable future. It focuses on connecting everyone and achieving prosperity for all.

Digital technologies are crucial, capable of addressing 70% of UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, from climate change to poverty. However, significant digital gaps persist due to insufficient policies, investment, and skills, hindering progress globally.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UN agency for digital technologies, founded on this day, emphasizes the global need for digital innovation. Together, we can bridge these gaps. For more information, visit itu.int/wtisd.