The Garrison Institute's first 2022 Pathways to Planetary Health (PPH) Forum, recorded on January 25, featured Dr. Haley Mellin (Art-to-Acres, Conserve.org) and Dr. Steven Brumby (Impact Observatory). Joined by co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose, they discussed innovative large-scale conservation, biodiversity's role in planetary health, and visualization to support these goals.

The event focused on the "Half-Earth" pathway, which emphasizes conserving 50% of terrestrial and ocean areas by 2050 in biodiversity-rich zones and connecting corridors. This aims to stabilize life and climate, though it is one necessary component of planetary health, not singularly sufficient. Learn more about all four PPH pathways and events here.

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Over 150 organizations support the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) statement. Bea Perez from Coca-Cola and Pablo Costa from Unilever explain EPR's vital role in tackling plastic waste.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a UK charity promoting a circular economy. This model, driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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Red wolves, like those found in North Carolina’s Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, are among the world's most endangered carnivores. Relentlessly persecuted, they were declared extinct in the wild in 1980 after the last few were moved to a captive-breeding program.

Today, only eight wild red wolves are known to roam eastern North Carolina. The Center is actively working to save this critically endangered species. Learn more about red wolves here.

A new Oceana report reveals that the illegal seafood trade, partly fueled by U.S. demand, devastates fishing communities worldwide. Oceana advocates for expanded traceability and transparency requirements for all seafood imports.

Despite being the world's largest seafood importer, the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) covers only 13 species, leaving 60% of imports vulnerable to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. This loophole allowed an estimated $2.4 billion in IUU seafood into the U.S. market in 2019, causing global economic and ecological damage.

Oceana urges President Biden to expand SIMP to include all imported seafood and implement comprehensive "net to plate" traceability to protect ocean health and livelihoods.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WWF advocate for a legally-binding UN treaty to address the entire plastics lifecycle. This call is supported by over 2 million people, 700+ civil society groups, 70+ global companies, and more than three-quarters of UN member countries.

The escalating global plastic pollution crisis demands a coordinated, worldwide response, as voluntary measures are insufficient. World leaders have a critical opportunity in February at the United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA) to begin negotiations for this vital treaty. Governments must act now.

Learn more about this initiative: unplasticstreaty.org

Freshwater habitats, including California’s San Francisco/San Joaquin Bay Delta, are at the forefront of a global extinction crisis. Understanding this urgent struggle and how you can help is vital.

Filmmaker Jacob Morrison’s "River's End" reveals California's complex fight over fresh water. This powerful film highlights an impending crisis that resonates far beyond the state, signaling a worldwide challenge.

Watch "River's End" here and consider donating to the filmmakers here.

This episode delves into the practical application of circular economy ambitions in plastics and food. Hear perspectives from industry leaders including Bea Perez (The Coca-Cola Company), Safia Qureshi (ClubZero), Jim Andrew (PepsiCo), Pablo Costa (Unilever), and Karrie Denniston (Walmart.org).

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The WECAN and Bioneers Everywoman's Leadership program addresses the urgent climate crisis, which is accelerating faster than predicted. Despite the ongoing impact of extractive industries, women, BIPOC, and youth leaders are spearheading innovative solutions in this critical, existential struggle. Join three visionary climate justice leaders as they share their strategic insights.

Hear from Eriel Deranger (Indigenous Climate Action), Leila Salazar-Lopez (Amazon Watch), and Osprey Orielle Lake (Women's Earth and Climate Action Network – WECAN). The session will be hosted by Bioneers co-founder Nina Simons.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

As global crises converge, join a group of wise women to discuss a potent, three-pronged strategic path for creating a better world. This strategy involves honoring, respecting, and learning from nature; being motivated by a deep quest for justice; and cultivating the leadership of women.

Speakers include Osprey Orielle Lake, founder/Executive Director of Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International; Amisha Ghadiali, a UK-based intuitive therapist, meditation and yoga teacher; and Naelyn Pike, a renowned young Chiricahua Apache activist. The event is hosted by Nina Simons, co-founder of Bioneers.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Acclaimed Indigenous leaders Clayton Thomas-Muller and Julian Brave NoiseCat are at the forefront of climate activism and environmental protection. Beyond organizing movements, these accomplished writers offer incisive analyses connecting settler colonial capitalism, systemic failures, and ecological crises.

Join us for an intimate conversation with these close friends. They will share the personal stories behind their activism, discuss new projects, and articulate their hopes for the future.

The discussion will be moderated by Alexis Bunten (Unangan/Yupik), Co-Director of the Bioneers Indigeneity Program. Learn more at Bioneers.org.

Indigenous Peoples integrate cultural values into business, protecting 80% of global biodiversity through "green jobs." To foster an equitable, regenerative future, we must uplift Indigenous-led solutions and transform philanthropy, moving beyond colonial-capitalism.

This panel explores these strategies with Sikowis (Great Plains Action Society) and Dr. Nick Estes (The Red Nation), hosted by Alexis Bunten (Bioneers Indigeneity Program).

Learn more at bioneers.org.

Climate Fit is a free online training course designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) reduce their carbon emissions and achieve net zero. Developed by the CISL Accelerator team and Business for Social Responsibility (BSR™), this course equips SMEs with the knowledge and practical skills for effective climate action.

Through a series of self-paced modules, Climate Fit guides businesses through a seven-step decarbonization journey. These steps cover key areas such as integrating sustainability into strategy, improving energy efficiency, greening supply chains, sustainable design, securing green financing, engaging employees, and communicating net zero progress. Available worldwide, SMEs can find out more and sign up here.

Permaculture, guided by "earth care, people care, and fair share," provides principles for sustainable living and abundance without environmental degradation. Can this approach scale globally to meet critical ecological and social needs for human survival?

Featuring Permaculture co-founder David Holmgren, *Permaculture Magazine* editor Maddy Harland, and regenerative farmer Mark Shepard. Hosted by Permaculturalist Penny Livingston.

Learn more at bioneers.org.