In this episode of The Circular Economy Show, Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres from the Outrage + Optimism podcast reflect on INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They discuss the role businesses play in addressing plastic packaging pollution and why a legally-binding treaty is essential. Watch the full video to learn more.

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In his TEDx talk, Karan Sood discussed AI and technology's transformative role in addressing climate change. He highlighted how AI-driven innovations enhance climate prediction, optimize energy, and develop sustainable solutions, emphasizing AI's potential to reduce carbon footprints and accelerate a resilient future.

Sood is CEO and co-founder of Fastor7, a global digital transformation company. An IIT Delhi graduate with six years of entrepreneurial experience, he's featured in Forbes and CNBC TV18. He also led the impactful CovidMealsForIndia.com initiative, connecting 5 lakh people to food during the pandemic, earning a Community Championships Award.

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

Thanks to your invaluable support, Oceana secured significant victories for our oceans throughout 2024.

Your dedication as "Wavemakers" was absolutely critical in making these achievements possible.

Join us as we reflect on the collective impact we made this year.

In a special episode of The Circular Economy Show, Ellen MacArthur and Christiana Figueres (from the Outrage + Optimism podcast) discuss the INC-5 negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They reflect on the role businesses play in addressing plastic packaging pollution and the necessity of a global, legally-binding treaty.

Figueres, who oversaw the historic Paris Agreement, joins MacArthur to explore this global challenge. Listen to episode 165 here, or visit the Ellen MacArthur Foundation for insights on the UN plastics treaty overview and a circular economy for plastic details. You can also find the Outrage + Optimism podcast here.

Episode four spotlights packaging. Our pioneers explore how to avoid problematic materials while achieving circular economy goals. Watch the full episode to learn more.

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This episode of the Circular Economy Show features Marta Longhurst, Global Treaty Manager for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, discussing how a well-designed treaty can tackle the world's plastic waste crisis. Watch the full episode to learn more.

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Since its 2005 founding, CLG UK has built consensus for climate action across the UK business community. They were the first and loudest advocates for the UK’s Climate Change Act, and continue to be a central voice for progressive businesses.

CLG UK also brings these influential voices to important international moments, such as the UNFCCC COP. Read more here.

CLG UK urged the UK government to set an ambitious and investable 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), a call extended globally at COP29. They stressed that all NDCs require clear, long-term climate transition plans outlining how 2030 targets will be met.

The UK government's announcement of an 81% greenhouse gas reduction (from 1990 levels) was globally praised as strong climate leadership and endorsed by CLG UK. Read their policy briefing: Making it happen.

The climate crisis affects us all, but not equally. This raises critical questions about climate change's connection to social injustice and how we can address it. This is climate justice explained.

Our new channel, Planet A, explores the shift towards an eco-friendly world. It challenges conventional thinking on climate change, examining both individual actions and systemic change. Every Friday, we offer a truly global perspective on solving this urgent crisis.

In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Marta Longhurst of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation discusses how a well-designed treaty can tackle the global plastic waste crisis. The Foundation is an international charity promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates materials, and regenerates nature.

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Jamie Farndale, General Manager Club Development & Sustainability at Hong Kong China Rugby, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

He shares his experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programmes.

Learn more about CISL's postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad

Episode four of 'Redesigning Food: Behind the Scenes' examines sustainable packaging, asking how pioneers can avoid problematic materials while achieving circular economy goals. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, champions the circular economy – a system designed to eliminate waste, circulate products, and regenerate nature.

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Episode four spotlights packaging challenges, as pioneers strive to avoid problematic materials and achieve circular economy goals. Companies like Porcus, Spoon Cereals, Dunia Bora, and Agüita Divina explore innovative solutions for sustainable packaging and production.

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Indigenous resistance, echoing through history from the 1969 Alcatraz occupation to contemporary fossil fuel fights across Canada and the U.S., embodies an activism rooted in a spiritual connection to the web of life and human community. This movement is illuminated by Julian Brave NoiseCat, Dr. LaNada War Jack, and Clayton Thomas-Müller.

Julian Brave NoiseCat (https://www.julianbravenoisecat.com/) is a polymath in journalism, policy, and activism. He serves Data for Progress (https://www.dataforprogress.org/) and the Natural History Museum (https://thenaturalhistorymuseum.org/) collective. Dr. LaNada War Jack is an enrolled member of the Shoshone Bannock Tribes (http://www.sbtribes.com/). Clayton Thomas-Müller, from the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (https://swampycree.com/mathias-colomb-cree-nation-2/), is a campaigner with 350.org (https://350.org/).

This Giving Tuesday, December 3, join the urgent fight for our planet. The climate crisis is real, but hope lies with Indigenous peoples who hold essential knowledge and solutions to protect Earth's biodiversity and climate.

Your support amplifies their leadership, resilience, and pursuit of justice.

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Chef, entrepreneur, and activist Camilla Marcus discusses her cookbook, "My Regenerative Kitchen," which promotes regenerative agriculture, climate consciousness, and a zero-waste approach. Through simple recipes and thoughtful techniques, she encourages readers to reduce food waste and use every part of the vegetable.

Named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People, Marcus founded west~bourne, New York City's first zero-waste certified restaurant, and co-founded ROAR and the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC). Committed to cross-industry innovation, her endeavors range from championing regenerative farming to advocating for equitable childcare. She collaborates with various partners and celebrities, fostering a community-minded, sustainable approach to eating and planetary care. Watch the full video here.

The Just Transition: Indigenous Peoples’ Perspectives, Knowledge and Lived Experiences Summit convened in Geneva, Switzerland, from October 8-10. Indigenous activists from around the world attended, and Cultural Survival conducted interviews with several delegates.

These interviews were produced by Guadalupe Pastrana (Nahua), Marco Lara (Hñähñu descent), and Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San). Interviewees included Adamou Amadou (Mbororo), Amina Amharech (Amazight), and Beaska Nillas (Sami).

Music featured in the interviews included "ES_Walk These Shoes STEMS MELODY 44100," "ES_Africa STEMS MELODY 44100 1," and "Burn your village to the ground" by Halluci Nation, used with permission.

Deep in the ocean, a variety of marine creatures are preparing for a substantial feast.

Driven by instinct, they await the perfect moment to satisfy their hunger with a significant meal.

Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), spoke at a COP29 Press Conference.

The event occurred in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 16, 2024.

Amid global crises—climate change, ecocide, declining biodiversity, social inequity, injustice, and political turmoil—Indigenous lifeways and values offer a path to a better future. Core Indigenous values like relationship, responsibility, reciprocity, and redistribution guide us to be good stewards of our communities and ecosystems. Birds, our feathered relatives, provide valuable insights into these principles. Join the conversation.

Our panelists are Aimee Roberson (Cultural Survival Executive Director), Ruben Flores (CS Bazaar Artist), Kim Tekwitha Spencer (CS Youth Fellow), and Israel Hernández López (KOEF Grant Partner). Interpretation is available: tinyurl.com/lifeways1120.