COVID-19 has profoundly impacted our food system, causing outbreaks in food markets and plants, increasing food insecurity, and straining supply chains for farmers. Meanwhile, food banks have seen

COVID-19 has profoundly impacted our food system, causing outbreaks in food markets and plants, increasing food insecurity, and straining supply chains for farmers. Meanwhile, food banks have seen a surge in demand, highlighting critical vulnerabilities.

Explore these challenges and their implications for agriculture, food supply, and diets in a conversation with Lisa Held, senior reporter at Civil Eats, and Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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Licypriya, a nine-year-old Indian climate activist, began her advocacy at age six. She is a leading global voice, having addressed world leaders at the United Nations Climate Conference 2019

Licypriya, a nine-year-old Indian climate activist, began her advocacy at age six. She is a leading global voice, having addressed world leaders at the United Nations Climate Conference 2019 (COP25) in Madrid, urging immediate climate action to protect our environment.

Recognized for her impactful efforts, she has received numerous accolades, including the World Children Peace Prize 2019, Global Child Prodigy Award 2020, and was praised by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in 2019.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Kaitlyn's TEDx talk implores us to prioritize our planet's health daily. She highlights how collective small changes can lead to a significant positive impact on the environment.

A junior

Kaitlyn's TEDx talk implores us to prioritize our planet's health daily. She highlights how collective small changes can lead to a significant positive impact on the environment.

A junior at WHRHS, Kaitlyn is a member of her school's ALS Alliance Club and secretary of the Lion's International Leo Club. She is also working towards her Girl Scout Gold Award, holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and captains its competitive demonstration team. Additionally, she enjoys working at a local aftercare program.

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

In honor of International Women's Day, join Indigenous leaders Alessandra Korap Munduruku (2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner) and Puyr Tembé (co-founder, National Association of Indigenous

In honor of International Women's Day, join Indigenous leaders Alessandra Korap Munduruku (2023 Goldman Environmental Prize winner) and Puyr Tembé (co-founder, National Association of Indigenous Women Ancestral Warriors, Secretary of Indigenous Peoples of Pará), alongside Amazon Watch's Leila Salazar-López. They will discuss how Indigenous women are leading the movement to protect the Amazon and shift away from extractive systems.

Learn about critical issues facing the Brazilian Amazon, how the Munduruku and Tembé peoples defend their territories and secure land rights, and how you can participate in this vital collective effort.

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event with an introduction.

Watch an engaging Auto Complete interview on Girls in ICT, featuring ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, Christian Guillermet Fernández. They will answer questions from students Manon Grivotet (Ferney-Voltaire high school) and Manon Wolniak (lycée in Saint-Genis-Pouilly).

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Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two distinct futures for 2050: one if we fail to meet Paris Agreement climate targets, and another if we achieve a carbon-neutral, regenerative world. They emphasize that immediate action is crucial to address our climate emergency, presenting this as our final, defining choice.

Figueres, a Costa Rican diplomat with 35 years of experience, served as Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change from July 2010. Her extensive background highlights the urgency of this pivotal moment.

Source: The RSA, March 4, 2020.

Amid escalating climate emergencies and humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, this program, recorded at COP28, critically examines the global transition to clean energy. It addresses challenges and

Amid escalating climate emergencies and humanity's reliance on fossil fuels, this program, recorded at COP28, critically examines the global transition to clean energy. It addresses challenges and controversies, echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres's dire warnings and the backdrop of geopolitical conflicts.

The discussion focuses on frontline activists, the needs of island nations, and international leadership in clean energy. Hosted by Raya Salter, with music by David Fesliyan and edited by Michael Barba.

For more information on our planet's state, visit the FacingFuture Library.

The Green Growth Summit 2022 will convene Environment, Climate, and Energy Ministers, MEPs, and business leaders to address the critical crossroads of climate action and energy security.

The Green Growth Summit 2022 will convene Environment, Climate, and Energy Ministers, MEPs, and business leaders to address the critical crossroads of climate action and energy security. Discussions will focus on delivering the 'Fit for 55 Package' and REPowerEU Plan, while enhancing the EU's international leadership in accelerating the global energy transition. The event will also mark the launch of CLG Europe’s flagship report on successfully delivering the European Green Deal.

Key participants include federal ministers from Austria and Germany, state secretaries from Finland, EU ambassadors, European Parliament committee chairs, and directors from DG CLIMA, UN Global Compact, WWF, and various industry leaders.

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event focused on governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice

On December 7, 2019, C2G convened a UNFCCC COP25 side event focused on governing emerging marine climate-altering techniques. Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, participated as a panelist.

Research into these techniques is ongoing, discussed within the context of the Paris Agreement and the ocean's role. None are ready at scale, and all pose significant technological and governance challenges that require stakeholder attention.

Learn more at https://www.c2g2.net/marine

Achieving net-zero emissions demands more than just renewable energy; it requires fixing the economy to fix the climate. This episode explores the interconnected solutions to the climate crisis

Achieving net-zero emissions demands more than just renewable energy; it requires fixing the economy to fix the climate. This episode explores the interconnected solutions to the climate crisis and how businesses can make and measure progress.

Featured speakers include Christiana Figueres (Global Optimism), Erin Billman (Science-Based Targets Network), and Charles Redfield (Walmart US).

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