Edwin Keh, CEO of the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, highlights the importance of the Circular Fibres Initiative.

He discusses its recently released report, "A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion's future," which outlines a new vision for the industry.

Find out more about this initiative and report: tiny.cc/fibres.

Solar panel energy facilities, much like other industrial energy production methods, significantly impact land. Their development often necessitates large tracts, leading to habitat destruction and ecosystem disruption.

This environmental footprint challenges the perception of solar power as entirely benign. Acknowledging these land-use concerns is crucial for truly sustainable energy planning.

Millions of tonnes of plastic pollute our oceans annually. Despite significant investment and innovation, current clean-up efforts tackle less than 0.5% of this problem.

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Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses have received artificial nests to combat declining breeding success, a consequence of warming air temperatures. Scientists placed aerated concrete and mudbrick nests on Bass Strait’s Albatross Island, where birds struggle to find enough natural nesting material. These artificial nests provide a stable environment, boosting breeding success by 20% compared to natural nests.

For more details on this conservation effort, read the National Geographic article: Shy Albatross Make Artificial Nests Their Own—Giving Scientists Hope for Their Species, and watch the video: Artificial Nests Helping the Shy Albatross Battle Climate Change.

Andreas Klugescheid, Head of Steering Government, External Affairs and Sustainability Communications at BMW Group's Munich Headquarters, admits the company is currently experiencing very low margins.

Despite this, Klugescheid emphasizes BMW's clear understanding that the future of automobiles is undeniably electric.

Catherine Reheis-Boyd, President of the Western States Petroleum Association, affirms the oil industry's commitment to a shared energy future and its active role in policy-making conversations.

She highlights the industry's significant research investment in both liquid fuels and alternative/renewable energy, noting it exceeds that of the federal government or any other private entity.

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Kevin Hyland OBE, the UK's first Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, leads national efforts against slavery and human trafficking. He previously headed the London Metropolitan Police Service's Human Trafficking Unit. Learn more about Kevin Hyland and the Anti-Slavery Commissioner's work, or visit his Wikipedia page.

Andrew Wallis, CEO of Unseen, will moderate the session.

BSR Senior Vice President Eric Olson recently hosted a Q&A session with Dakota Gruener, Executive Director of ID2020.

During their discussion, Gruener emphasized the global significance of digital identity for individuals worldwide.

Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, delivered a keynote address at the BSR Conference 2017: How Business Leads.

Her speech highlighted the importance of business support for women's health initiatives.

Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley's Chief Marketing and Chief Sustainability Officer, delivered a presentation at the BSR Conference 2017.

Her address focused on the topic of inclusive growth.

A panel discussed the private sector's role in addressing the global refugee crisis.

Panelists included Stephen Kaufer, President and CEO of TripAdvisor; Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of MercyCorps; and Shamina Singh, Executive Vice President of Sustainability and President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.

BSR Climate Director David Wei introduces the Climate Policy Tracker.

This new tool was developed by BSR and We Mean Business.

The Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit featured two key plenary panels. The first, "Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future," explored impact investing with Yale alumni. Panelists included Tom Hodgman (NatureVest), Jeff Possick (MissionPoint Partners), Shelby Semmes (Intervale Advisors), and Adam Wolfensohn (Encourage Capital), moderated by Terry Kellogg (Helios Capital Ventures).

The second plenary, "Moving Ahead: Change Making, Sound Science, and the Rule of Law," discussed future directions. Speakers were Paul Anastas (Yale), Tom McHenry (Vermont Law School), and William K. Reilly (World Wildlife Fund; former EPA Administrator). Ingrid C. Burke, Dean of F&ES, served as moderator.

Andrew J. McElrone is a Plant Physiologist with USDA-ARS and an Adjunct Associate Professor in Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis. He previously served as Director of the USDA California Climate Hub.

His research, titled "The Answer Was Blowin’ in the Wind," details the transformation of surface renewal into a commercially viable irrigation management tool. This innovation provides an accurate method for measuring crop evapotranspiration (ET).

The 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference addressed "Forging University-Municipality Partnerships Toward Urban Sustainability."

Closing remarks were delivered by Dr. Murali Chandrashekaran from the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia.

This initiative centers on forging robust partnerships between universities and municipalities. The aim is to collaboratively advance urban sustainability, leveraging academic expertise with local governance to develop effective, real-world solutions.

This vital theme was the focus of the 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference, which convened stakeholders to explore innovative strategies and approaches.

The 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference addressed the vital topic of urban sustainability.

It specifically focused on forging effective partnerships between universities and municipalities to drive these crucial initiatives forward.

The 2017 Hixon Center for Urban Ecology Conference explored forging university-municipality partnerships.

The primary aim was to advance urban sustainability through collaborative efforts.

Pricilla Cleveland, a teacher at Tomah Middle School, is passionate about American Indian Studies. She collaborated with her school's social studies committee to develop curriculum that fulfills Wisconsin Act 31 requirements.

Wisconsin First Nations offers PK-12 educators a rich collection of high-quality classroom, library, and professional learning resources for teaching American Indian Studies in Wisconsin. Discover more at wisconsinfirstnations.org.