As urban populations grow, addressing safe housing, affordable transport, and sustainable urbanization is crucial. This requires collaboration from all city stakeholders: governments, citizens, and businesses.

Cities CAN B is a global movement mobilizing hundreds of thousands to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through multi-stakeholder, decentralized governance. Established by Sistema B and Gulliver, and supported by BMW Foundation, it champions 'extreme collaboration' to achieve the SDG agenda one city at a time.

Businesses are already actively collaborating to deliver on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Michael Montoya addressed the Pearl Neighborhood Association (PDNA) Board Meeting on September 9, 2021.

He serves as the interim head of the City of Portland's Office of Community & Civic Life.

Montoya was appointed interim director in May 2021, following nearly two years as the bureau's strategy, innovation, and performance manager.

Giuseppe Scionti discusses climate change, biodiversity collapse, and their impact on humanity's future. He highlights a solution he developed to address a significant challenge facing humankind.

An inventor and researcher in bioengineering and food technology, Scionti is the founder and CEO of Novameat. He gained international recognition in 2018-2019 for inventing the world's first 3D-printed plant-based meat substitute.

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

This Climate One event explores how food industrialization has led to global taste uniformity, with 95% of calories from just 30 species. Simran Sethi, who traveled six continents seeking endangered foods, highlights how US grocery staples are dominated by corn, wheat, rice, palm oil, and soybeans.

Jonathan Foley, an expert on diversified food systems, offers a sustainable vision for feeding nine billion people, moving beyond the factory farm debate. Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences are developing solutions to feed humanity sustainably. Helene York of Compass Group works globally to improve ethical, environmental, and social aspects of restaurant food supply chains.

North America is at a unique juncture for the circular economy. Emerging from pandemic disruption, with climate and environment as policy priorities, and strong business leadership, the region is poised for significant progress. This episode will share stories of its emergence, celebrate achievements, and explore future directions.

Presented as an Accelerator Session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2021, this discussion features insights from leading experts:

Bridget Croke, Armando Yáñez Sandoval, Elise O'Malley, Jonathan Pereira, Jessica Vieira, Jacomien van Tonder, and Adriano Velarde.

Join CCL Action & Endorsement Coordinator Sabrina Butcher for a crucial monthly update designed for campus leaders. Timed with ongoing budget reconciliation discussions and the start of the academic year, this session will help you align your fall strategy with a significant push in the House and Senate. Learn about the campaign and how your efforts can contribute to its success.

The update covers key topics like the legislative landscape and effective campaign actions. Get involved by signing up for phone and text banking, visiting the CCL Higher Education webpage, or joining the Higher Education Action Team.

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Indonesia is the world's second-largest food waste contributor, despite widespread poverty and unsustainable protein sources threatening marine ecosystems. Rendria Labde, co-founder of agritech Magalarva, offers a solution. Inspired by a landfill visit, he founded Magalarva in 2017, utilizing Black Soldier Flies (BSF) as a natural intervention.

At Magalarva, BSF larvae efficiently consume organic waste. These larvae are then harvested and converted into valuable products like fertilizer, fishmeal, or dried protein powder for pets, providing a sustainable solution to waste and protein scarcity.

Rendria, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree, is a mechanical engineer and permaculturist. This TEDx talk explores his innovative work. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This episode of the Circular Economy Show explores how a circular economy can reverse biodiversity loss, largely driven by resource extraction. It features an interview with the lead author of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's latest paper on the topic, highlights real-world examples of circular design benefits from agriculture to the built environment, and includes The Nature Conservancy's Robert Jones discussing aquaculture's role in ocean health.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. Subscribe for more insightful videos on our YouTube channel. Find out more about our work and follow us online at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

A mama bear and her adorable cub enjoyed a warm day at a pool in a canyon near the U.S.-Mexico border. The little one appeared to be just learning to walk.

This cub will mature in a land of vast, rugged wilderness, yet one also marked by complex human politics.

Goal 8 aims for sustained, inclusive economic growth, full employment, and decent work for all. Companies across the global B Corp Movement are actively working to make this a reality.

This initiative is part of the "17 Days for 17 Goals" campaign, where B Lab showcases how the B Corp movement aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contributes to the 2030 agenda. For more insights, follow their content series: bcorporation.net/17-days-17-goals.

Border carbon adjustments (BCAs), designed to protect businesses in nations with strong climate policies, are gaining traction. The European Union plans to impose these taxes starting in 2023, and U.S. Senate Democrats have included them in their budget reconciliation resolution.

Aaron Cosbey, an economist with 30 years of experience from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), offers insights. He recently authored a report advocating for Canada's adoption of BCAs.

For more information, explore the CCL's September Action Sheet, September Pre-Call Video, IISD Report, and Understanding Border Carbon Adjustments Training.

CCL is experiencing a surge in new members! To help local efforts support and empower these new volunteers, Elli Sparks, CCL Field Development Director, offers a training review. This session shares best practices from the Onboarding and Group Development Coaches action teams.

The training provides tips and strategies for bringing new people aboard, ensuring they gain the knowledge and skills needed to become effective CCL volunteers. Topics include onboarding overview, welcome processes, team building, and boosting engagement via CCL Community.

For more ideas, join the Onboarding Action Team. Find presentation slides and the CCL Training Page for additional resources.

Romal Mitr, a trail-blazing environmentalist and founder of Reimagining Earth, is dedicated to improving our planet. She passionately seeks novel solutions and breakthroughs to shift our environmental paradigm, inspiring action locally and worldwide.

In her TEDx Countdown Talk, Romal advocates for unconventional climate solutions. She discusses making climate change accessible through language and film, using mapmaking to protect biodiversity, and emphasizing youth education and legislative change. The talk also explores transforming daily activities into sustainable practices to achieve harmony with nature. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Annika Naramreddy, a 12th-grade student at Oakridge International School, presented an insightful TEDx talk on textile waste pollution. She highlighted the environmental impact and championed a "Reuse, Recycle, Reduce" mantra, advocating for a circular economy.

Annika founded Pharz, a firm dedicated to upcycling pre-consumer textile waste. Her commendable efforts have already upcycled 2875 meters, diverting significant waste from landfills and promoting a sustainable environment.

Beyond her environmental activism, Annika is a Trinity Level 3 Certified Pianist, an accomplished traveler and trekker, and a recipient of multiple academic awards. She also blogs about the unpublicized effects of war. This talk was independently organized. Learn more at TEDx.

Carolina Garcia, Global Sustainability and Innovation Director at Anheuser-Busch InBev, emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize sustainability and achieve climate goals through brand partnerships.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, accelerates the transition to a circular economy through business, learning, and insights.

For more information and insightful content, visit their YouTube channel, explore their website, and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The Fight for Climate Justice featured a discussion with prominent leaders. Jami Lewchik, Senior Brand Manager for Tazo Tea, participated alongside Diandra Marizet, Executive Director, and Sabs Katz, Partnerships Lead, both co-founders of Intersectional Environmentalist.

This discussion was presented by 3BL Media/Client.

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This "One:Two Interview" explores "Decarbonizing the Global Food System." It features Rebekah Moses, Head of Impact Strategy at Impossible Foods, and Caroline Bushnell, Vice President of Corporate Engagement at the Good Food Institute.

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This interview, titled "Corporate Net-Zero Targets," features Emma Stewart, Netflix's first sustainability officer, and Clinton Moloney, managing director of sustainability solutions at Engie Impact.

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This article features a one-on-one interview with Thomas Lingard, Global Sustainability Director at Unilever, discussing the business sector's role on the road to COP26.

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Despite ongoing CO2 emission challenges, the renewable energy sector is growing rapidly. Building on this, we host a two-part panel discussion with B Corps leading SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy. This event, part of B Lab's "17 days for 17 goals" campaign, highlights the B Corp movement's commitment to the 2030 SDG agenda.

Part 1 will explore the vital role of businesses in the energy transition, with experts sharing insights on scaling solutions across diverse markets. Part 2 will focus on collaboration, presenting a case study with Patagonia’s "We The Power" and REScoop, offering unique perspectives on community-led transformation, company-non-profit partnerships, and actionable advice for advancing SDG 7 and reducing impact.