Massive clean energy investments are poised to transform the American economy, with opportunities to reach 80% clean power by 2030 and achieve deep decarbonization across sectors. Success, however, requires widespread action.

Join award-winning author, political scientist, and climate expert Dr. Leah Stokes for a deep dive into clean energy policy. She will explore how American households and businesses can leverage new climate incentives to realize our electric future.

Dr. Stokes, a leading expert and author of "Short Circuiting Policy," is an Anton Vonk Associate Professor at UC Santa Barbara and co-host of "A Matter of Degrees." Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

The 1980s ushered in an era of "neo-liberal" economics, granting markets and corporations vast power, which led to escalating wealth inequality. A new global movement, Community Wealth Building, is now pushing back, fighting to democratize the economy and build wealth for the many. This movement is taking hold in diverse locations worldwide.

Renowned journalist Laura Flanders, host of The Laura Flanders Show on public television, will explain why this growing movement for a democratic economy may be the most important economic movement of our time. Flanders is an Izzy-Award winning independent journalist and bestselling author.

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Bioneers' co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist Nina Simons traditionally opens each conference. With clarity and passion, she outlines Bioneers' history and core values, emphasizing reverence for nature, biological, and human diversity.

Simons stresses the importance of balancing our inner and outer worlds. This balance is crucial for fostering a new civilization built on relationships, rather than material possessions.

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Third Act empowers people over 60 to drive social change, leveraging their wisdom and energy to support younger generations in building a healthy, equitable world. Co-founded by Bill McKibben, this vital movement is explained by renowned activist and leadership educator Akaya Windwood.

Akaya, an award-winning transformation facilitator and author, brings extensive experience from various leadership roles to her work as Lead Advisor for Third Act. Her insights guide how we can participate in this exciting new movement.

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Human-designed products often involve unsustainable processes, creating materials incompatible with living systems. John Warner, a co-founder of green chemistry, offers a solution: by embracing nature's "materials metabolism," we can design and build products that are truly in harmony with the environment.

Dr. Warner's extensive career includes over 300 patents and 100 publications. He co-founded the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry and Beyond Benign, a non-profit dedicated to green chemistry education. An award-winning researcher and advisor, he has significantly advanced sustainable design.

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The climate crisis has crucial cultural aspects. Rebecca Solnit, co-editor of *Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility*, highlights new narratives emerging from science, Indigenous leadership, and organizing. These stories offer grounds for hope, envisioning an age of abundance rather than austerity.

Solnit, a renowned author of over 20 books including *Hope in the Dark*, is an influential writer and activist. She regularly contributes to The Guardian and launched the Not Too Late project.

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At 14, Amara Ifeji mobilized a grassroots effort against racism in her high school. She initially viewed her love for nature and racial justice as distinct, until youth of color revealed their complete intertwining. This awakening profoundly shaped her subsequent work as an effective organizer and advocate, centering storytelling to advance environmental justice, climate education, and outdoor learning for all youth.

Now 21, Amara is an award-winning climate justice activist (2021 National Geographic Young Explorer, 2022 Brower Youth Award) and Director of Policy at the Maine Environmental Education Association. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Erin Matariki Carr, a Maori lawyer and member of RIVER, is a leader in Aotearoa New Zealand's movement for constitutional transformation, honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840. This movement challenges human superiority over land. A key initiative is the legal personhood granted to Te Urewera rainforest, ancestral homelands of Ngāi Tūhoe. This innovative approach removes human ownership, establishing a new kawa (law) focused on management for the land's benefit.

Carr previously helped implement policies for Te Urewera's legal personhood. As a project lead at RIVER, she continues to advance constitutional transformation, collaborating with groups like Tūmanako Consultants and Te Kuaka NZA.

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a former Bioneers participant, organizer, and activist, shares her "inside-outside" theory of change in a personal video. This approach, developed as an organizer and employed as a legislator, aims to build power and enact policy shifts. She chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, representing Washington's 7th District.

As the first South Asian American woman elected to the House, Rep. Jayapal is a highly influential leader on progressive policies, including immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate. Her work builds on decades of advocacy for women's, immigrant, and human rights. She authored "Use the Power You Have." Learn more at Bioneers.org.

This episode explores how resetting systems empowers better choices. We examine ReLondon's circular economy initiatives, Barcelona's superblocks creating pedestrian spaces, and Sao Paulo's efforts to redesign the food system. The discussion also covers the circular economy's first principle—eliminating waste and pollution—and addresses key fashion questions.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates products, and regenerates nature. For more insights, subscribe to our YouTube channel. Discover our work at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org and connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The Roundtable on SDG 9 and 17, "Partnerships for inclusive and sustainable digital development," will be held on March 29, 2023 (15:00-18:00 CET). This hybrid event, part of the UNECE Regional Forum, takes place online and at WMO Premises in Geneva. It is co-organized by ITU and WMO, with contributions from UNEP, UNIDO, and UN Women.

Addressing green and digital transitions jointly is crucial for the 2030 Agenda, aligning with the UN Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation and the proposed Global Digital Compact. The roundtable will share policy recommendations for an inclusive, green digital transformation. It will examine internet connectivity barriers, the importance of robust digital infrastructure for climate action, and review progress on SDG 9 and 17 indicators, emphasizing systemic digital development and ICT-Environment collaboration.

The ITU Secretary-General delivered a special video message for Girls in ICT Day 2023.

This annual observance highlights the critical role of women and girls in the information and communication technologies sector, encouraging their participation and empowerment in digital fields.

Atlantic puffins are monogamous, forming strong bonds by rubbing their beaks. They return to the same burrow annually to raise their young, called pufflings.

Support these "lovebirds" by making a symbolic puffin adoption. Your donation helps protect puffins and other marine life: Adopt a Puffin.

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Biohm develops biotechnologies using natural microorganisms to create circular, regenerative, and high-performing materials for various industries. They aim to revolutionize construction by utilizing mycelium, the root structure of fungi, for products like insulation and furniture.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Learn more about their work on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation website, subscribe to their YouTube channel, or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity focused on developing and promoting the circular economy concept.

This economic model, driven by design, aims to eliminate waste and pollution. It achieves this by circulating products and materials, and regenerating natural systems.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit committed to securing a future for all species. We believe human well-being is intrinsically linked to nature's biodiversity. Through science, law, and creative media, we work to prevent extinction by protecting the lands, waters, and climate essential for wildlife survival.

It's time to invest in imperiled wildlife. Support our mission by donating at biologicaldiversity.org/ESAat50. Find more information on our website: biologicaldiversity.org, or connect with us on social media. For questions, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin (KD2JTX) celebrated World Amateur Radio Day by making radio contact with network stations.

This event took place on April 18, 2023, from 4U1ITU at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. For additional information, visit the ITU website: www.ITU.int.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is dedicated to connecting the world. As the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, it plays a pivotal role in global connectivity.

The ITU achieves this by developing international standards, allocating spectrum, and fostering the infrastructure necessary for seamless communication. Its mission ensures that people everywhere can connect and communicate effectively.

Professor Paco Calvo and author Natalie Lawrence present "Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence." This book offers an astonishing window into plant intelligence, revealing cutting-edge science. Decades of research document plants' impressive abilities to communicate, manipulate, and move, with new evidence even suggesting sentience.

Paco Calvo is a Professor of Philosophy of Science specializing in plant neurobiology. Natalie Lawrence, an author and illustrator, explores our relationship with the natural world through a scientific lens. Get the book here: Planta Sapiens. Moderated by Rachael Kline. #talksatgoogle #nature

En Brasil, organizaciones exploran los bosques de forma sostenible, creando productos únicos y preservando su diversidad. Este video, parte de la serie "Diseño circular de alimentos", muestra cómo estas empresas previenen la deforestación mediante asociaciones éticas con comunidades tradicionales amazónicas.

La Fundación Ellen MacArthur promueve una economía circular que elimina residuos, circula productos y regenera la naturaleza. Para más contenido, suscríbete a nuestro canal de YouTube, infórmate en nuestro sitio web y sigue nuestro trabajo en Facebook, Instagram y LinkedIn.