A 60-second animation by the Royal Society and the US National Academy of Sciences explains climate science.

Over the last 200 years, human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, have increased atmospheric CO2 by 40%. If unchecked, these emissions could warm the planet by 2.6°C to 4.8°C this century, posing serious threats to societies and nature.

For more information, read the full document 'Climate Change: Evidence & Causes' on the Royal Society website: https://royalsociety.org/policy/projects/climate-evidence-causes/

Garry Bowen discussed sustainability with Michael. For more information, visit Garry Bowen's LinkedIn profile.

This discussion was published on February 8, 2013.

Alejandro Aravena's architectural philosophy is to "bring the community into the process." Ten years ago, when tasked with building housing for 100 families in Chile, he found inspiration in favelas. Instead of small units in large buildings, he designed flexible "half-homes" that each family could expand. This complex problem found a simple solution through direct collaboration with the families themselves.

Aravena showcases three projects where clever rethinking led to beautiful, beneficial design. Learn more at Alejandro Aravena's website, or follow TED on Twitter and Facebook.

The film "Arctic Emergency: Scientists Speak On Melting Ice and Global Impacts" by Max Wilbert features climate scientists discussing the critical state of the Arctic in their own words.

Rising Arctic temperatures are causing sea ice to melt and permafrost to thaw, destabilizing a system vital to global climate, often called "Earth's Air Conditioner." This directly contributes to global warming, impacting weather patterns, natural systems, and human life worldwide, with the Arctic at the center of these profound changes.

Published on August 1, 2014, the film includes insights from leading experts such as Jennifer Francis (Rutgers University), Ron Prinn (MIT), Natalia Shakhova (University of Alaska-Fairbanks), Kevin Schaefer (National Snow and Ice Data Center), and others from prominent research institutions.

Published on Nov 17, 2014, an ultra-high-resolution NASA computer model, GEOS-5, offers a stunning new look at global carbon dioxide movement. This "Nature Run" simulation visualizes CO2 plumes swirling with winds, their dispersion from sources, hemispheric differences, and seasonal swings in concentrations due to plant growth cycles.

Developed by scientists at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Global Modeling and Assimilation Office, the model ingests real data on atmospheric conditions and emissions. It then simulates Earth's atmosphere, specifically for 2006. An updated version of this simulation was released to the scientific community in fall 2014. The video is public domain and available for download here.

This video features two excerpts from Mark Plotkin's speeches. His October 2014 TED Global talk in Rio de Janeiro addresses the critical endangerment of Amazonian indigenous cultures and uncontacted tribes, arguing they are the rainforest's most vulnerable species, not jaguars or eagles. Mark's Speech.

A second excerpt, from his August 2006 Authors@Google speech, emphasizes his view that protecting the earth is spiritually beneficial. Mark's August 2006 talk.

Published on December 1, 2014.

Mark Plotkin discussed his book, "Medicine Quest: In Search of Nature's Healing Secrets," at Google on August 29, 2006. This event was part of the Authors@Google series.

Dr. Plotkin's book is available from Amazon or your local bookstore.

Ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin argues that the most endangered species in the Amazon are its isolated tribes. In his energetic TED Talk, he reveals their profound medicinal plant knowledge and the urgent need to protect this irreplaceable wisdom from ongoing threats.

TEDTalks presents daily video podcasts featuring leading thinkers and doers sharing insights on technology, entertainment, design, science, and global issues in 18 minutes or less. Multilingual captions and subtitles are available at ted.com/translate.

This film documents the Harakbut people's discovery of an enormous, ancient carved stone face in the Peruvian Amazon. This significant find could help prevent gold mining and petroleum companies from encroaching on their territories. Explore similar short films at If Not Us Then Who.

Produced by Handcrafted Films, this is one of many stories from over two years of participatory filming, articulating individual narratives from Indonesia to Peru.

These powerful visuals will be featured in a global roadshow leading up to COP21 in Paris. The initiative aims to draw attention to deforestation, promote community-based solutions, and pressure governments to commit to slowing climate change.

This video presents four core principles for achieving sustainability, often called the 'conditions of success.' These principles have been peer-reviewed and continuously refined over the last two decades, building on the foundational work of Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt and The Natural Step.

The series, Sustainability Illustrated, is a YouTube channel created by Alexandre Magnin.

Strong positive social connections are key to happiness, both for individuals and cities. Charles Montgomery explored this concept at Sam Sullivan's February 2014 Public Salon in Vancouver, BC.

Montgomery investigates how urban design intersects with the new science of happiness, drawing insights from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics. From Disneyland to Dubai, his work reveals how city design influences our thoughts, feelings, and actions. He demonstrates that by changing our relationship with the cities we inhabit, we can transform our own lives.

Learn more by ordering his book from Amazon or visiting your local bookstore.

Mary Robinson founded the Foundation bearing her name, dedicated to climate justice for vulnerable, marginalized populations worldwide. She served as President of Ireland (1990-1997) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002).

A member of the Elders and the Club of Madrid, Robinson has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2013, she was appointed UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa, and her memoir, *Everybody Matters*, was published.

Oliver Niedermaier is Chairman and CEO of TAU Investment Management, LLC, a private equity firm dedicated to transforming global supply chains. TAU achieves this by upgrading and de-risking suppliers, using capitalist solutions to address the undervaluation of human and natural resources.

By investing to enhance manufacturers' operational performance, TAU delivers value to all stakeholders. This includes investors seeking both superior financial returns and significant social and environmental benefits. Niedermaier presented at the 2013 BSR Conference.

This video, from the BSR Conference 2013 (Part 1), features Rick Ridgeway, Patagonia's VP for Environmental Affairs. He discusses how networks foster partnerships and Patagonia's deep commitment to collaboration. Ridgeway also addresses developing standardized tools for sustainability measurement through network formation.

Part 2 of the interview is available here. This content was published on November 18, 2013.

At the BSR Conference 2014, President and CEO Aron Cramer delivered the opening speech, addressing the profound transformation impacting business models, markets, products, and personal relationships. He stressed the necessity of engaging "hearts, heads, and hands" to navigate these shifts.

Transparency was highlighted as a second key conference theme. Cramer challenged participants to explore how transparency can be effectively transformed into a strategic advantage and valuable asset for businesses.

Gerrymandering, a term often associated with government and politics, fundamentally concerns fairness. It occurs when one political party manipulates district borders to gain an electoral advantage over the opposition.

For a clear explanation, AJ+ provided insights on this topic, originally published on October 28, 2014. This content is © 2014 Al Jazeera Media Network.

Artist Amy Livingstone of Sacred Art Studio in Portland, Oregon, dedicates her life and work to fostering connection to our planet and understanding interdependence. This commitment stemmed from her experience at a Joanna Macy intensive.

Follow Amy on Twitter and like her Sacred Art Studio Facebook page.

Amy was interviewed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE 2014 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014.

Artist Amy Livingstone of SacredArtstudio.net provided a creative respite for students at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) 2014 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. Her initiative offered a break from the demands of learning and networking.

The project was interviewed by Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv and produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

Stephanie Herrera, Executive Director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability (AASHE), brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a lifelong passion for sustainable development and social justice. Having grown up on a Superfund site in Denver's Globeville neighborhood, she deeply understands the struggles of impoverished communities, inspired by her grandparents' role in the site's cleanup.

This content was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv at the AASHE Conference 2014 in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014.

Marcelo Bonta, founder and Executive Director of the Center for Diversity & the Environment, was interviewed by Andrea Huggins of AASHE.

The interview occurred on October 28, 2014, in Portland, Oregon, during the 2014 Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

Portlanders Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and Barry Heidt of Geospirit.tv produced the segment.