The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The

The COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to the US healthcare system. Top executives from major hospital systems, physician groups, and health insurers, in association with The Zetema Project, discuss their strategies for coping with this historic crisis.

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Sonia Aggarwal, Vice President at Energy Innovation, asserts the absolute possibility of developing a portfolio of reliable, zero-carbon energy resources.

She highlights that such a

Sonia Aggarwal, Vice President at Energy Innovation, asserts the absolute possibility of developing a portfolio of reliable, zero-carbon energy resources.

She highlights that such a portfolio can be achieved through many diverse approaches.

On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from

On January 28, 2010, the World Economic Forum (weforum.org) addressed increasing energy security concerns. Despite a significant decline in energy prices from their 2008 peak, major producing and consuming economies diverge on developing a more secure and stable energy system.

A central question was: How can producers and consumers develop mutually beneficial approaches to energy security?

Key participants included Ilham Aliyev (President of Azerbaijan), Thierry Desmarest (Chairman, Total), Khalid A. Al Falih (President & CEO, Saudi Aramco), Tony Hayward (Group Chief Executive, BP), Andrew N. Liveris (Chairman & CEO, Dow Chemical Company), and Peter Voser (Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell).

Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to

Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to consider climate change from the perspective of those directly affected in their daily lives.

Dr. Almandrez is the Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Rhode Island, where she champions diversity, equity, and fosters a vibrant community. Previously at Brown University, she advocated for student success and oversaw key student services, including Residential Life and Student Support. She also chaired Brown’s Threat Assessment Team.

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

Huey Johnson, President of the Resource Renewal Institute, highlights a key element for professional success.

He discusses the importance of cultivating respect and positive relationships

Huey Johnson, President of the Resource Renewal Institute, highlights a key element for professional success.

He discusses the importance of cultivating respect and positive relationships within the workplace environment.

Innovate4Climate (I4C) unites leaders from business, finance, technology, civil society, and policy to drive climate action. The second I4C event in

Innovate4Climate (I4C) unites leaders from business, finance, technology, civil society, and policy to drive climate action. The second I4C event in Frankfurt, Germany, gathered over 1,100 participants from 70 countries, reaffirming its role in tackling climate change and accelerating climate-smart investment.

Experts emphasized the need for collective action. Hartwig Schafer (World Bank Group) highlighted the private sector's crucial role in scaling climate finance. Hans Peter Lankes (IFC) stressed that governments, individuals, the private sector, and civil society must all contribute ideas and change behaviors. Environmental explorer Tim Jarvis underscored that cumulative effort will achieve our desired future.

Prof. Li Zheng of Tsinghua University's Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development (ICCSD) presented China's nature-based solutions (NbS) progress at the C+NbS annual meeting 2020.

Prof. Li Zheng of Tsinghua University's Institute of Climate Change and Sustainable Development (ICCSD) presented China's nature-based solutions (NbS) progress at the C+NbS annual meeting 2020. China co-leads the UN-initiated NbS coalition with New Zealand. To advance global NbS discussions, ICCSD established the C+NbS platform, supported by TNC, to foster multi-stakeholder contributions.

The ICCSD, a climate-focused think tank founded in 2017, is led by Mr. XIE Zhenhua, China’s Special Advisor on Climate. It provides solutions for global climate and sustainability challenges through research, training, and policy dialogues. ICCSD also serves as the inaugural Secretariat for the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC). Learn more at http://iccsd.tsinghua.edu.cn/.

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent oversight applies only to downtown and a few inner districts.

A panel will explore how Design Review functions, its effectiveness, and potential expansion city-wide. Experts Michael McCullouch, Guenevere Millius, and John Russell will share insights, with Randy Gragg moderating the discussion.