Indigenous leaders are courageously risking their lives to secure land titles and protect their ancestral territories. Their vital work aims to safeguard these lands from the impact of extractive industries.

This critical effort also focuses on rematriating and restoring land, ensuring its return to original Indigenous stewards. Their dedication is paramount in preserving cultural heritage and ecological balance.

Guided by National Geographic photographer Irene Yee, chef Melissa King explores Oregon's high desert. She pushes physical limits, discovers a vibrant ecosystem, and crafts a meal inspired by the experience. This content is paid for by Mazda.

National Geographic is a premier source for science, exploration, and adventure, bringing you closer to vital stories. Watch Melissa's journey: [Discovering Resilience in the Oregon high desert](https://youtu.be/mUmkaYV420M).

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The Pataxó Indigenous Peoples of Bahia, Brazil, are reclaiming their ancestral lands, which are crucial strongholds of the forest biome.

These land defenders face armed violence from criminal groups, often legitimized by the Brazilian State.

A webinar will inform about this critical situation and mobilize international support. Translation is available here.

Our accelerator courses provide a safe space for participants to connect, form bonds, and collaboratively develop their leadership skills.

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After two years of development, B Lab has released draft new B Corp Certification standards for public review. These updated standards aim to ensure B Corp Certification continues to differentiate leading companies using business as a force for good. The new approach shifts from a flexible 80-point score to mandatory requirements across 10 key topics, including social, governance, and environmental impact, making certification more relevant for current and future challenges.

The first draft is open for feedback until November 15, 2022. Your input will help shape the final standards. Share your feedback here. Learn more about the evolution of these standards here, and read our blog post here.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation partnered with Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) to advance circular design in Italian fashion, launching with the 2022 Sustainable Fashion Awards. These awards recognize pioneers like EILEEN FISHER, NKWO, Timberland, and Vestiaire Collective, whose work redefines fashion for a regenerative, circular economy.

The Foundation, a UK charity, champions a circular economy model that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products, and regenerates nature.

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Our Women in Sustainability Innovation Accelerator participants are presenting their pitches. These founders are all developing sustainable innovations focused on agriculture and nature.

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Our Women in Sustainability Innovation Accelerator participants are presenting their pitches. These founders are developing sustainable innovations and technological advances that create significant social impact.

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Our Women in Sustainability Innovation Accelerator participants are pitching their sustainable innovations for the fashion and beauty industries.

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Five endangered red wolf pups underscore the urgent need to save this species from extinction. With fewer than 20 known in the wild, red wolves are among the world's most endangered carnivores. A new draft recovery plan, proposed by the Fish and Wildlife Service in September 2022, offers a crucial step forward after 32 years.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, believes human welfare is deeply linked to nature and biodiversity. We work through science, law, and creative media to protect species on the brink of extinction, ensuring a future where the wild thrives. Learn more and take action at biologicaldiversity.org.

At Summit 22, Visa's Katherine Brown discussed the company's role in inspiring change and empowering businesses to adopt sustainable infrastructure choices, aligning with the shift towards a regenerative economy.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, promotes the circular economy – a model designed to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature.

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Josh, whose livelihood depends on Cook Inlet's pristine waters, advocates for their continued protection. He urges President Biden to honor his commitment against new drilling in the region.

Learn more about this vital conservation effort at Oceana.org/ProtectAlaska.

Interview by Rafael Delauz. Additional photos and video courtesy of Marissa Wilson, Pond5, and Shutterstock.

Jamie Bristow, co-director of The Mindfulness Initiative and a leader in applying mindfulness to public life, discusses the critical inner dimension of climate change. He emphasizes the need to heal our disconnection from ourselves, each other, and nature, fostering resilience for planetary health through mindfulness and compassion.

In conversation with Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose, Bristow shares findings from MI’s "Reconnection: Meeting the Climate Crisis Inside Out" report. This landmark study links internal transformation to environmental sustainability, incorporating insights from policymakers and research.

Learn more about Pathways to Planetary Health. Support the work of the Garrison Institute.

The transition to a circular economy demands bold, innovative design. Summit 22 explored how regenerative design is crucial for reimagining systems, featuring speakers from design, policy, and academia who shared insights on shaping our future.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions the circular economy concept: a design-driven approach that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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