In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Georgie Rose (Selfridges) and Simon Davies (VISA) discuss how their behavioral lab makes circular behaviors irresistible, bridging the gap between customer intent and action. Watch the full discussion.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international charity promoting a circular economy that eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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The Brazilian Amazon faces widespread illegal encroachment, devastating ancient trees for export and exploiting rare resources. This critical issue impacts us all.

Indigenous forest guardians Marçal Guajajara and Puyr Tembé tirelessly defend their home from deforestation. Their struggle contrasts with an illegal logger, desperate for survival, and a landowner striving to preserve his property's ecosystem, yet ignored by authorities.

These diverse perspectives highlight the global economic links connecting Amazonian goods to consumers worldwide.

Joanna Macy, a scholar, activist, and Buddhist thinker, profoundly shaped global movements. A documentary highlights her impact on activism, nuclear guardianship, and personal transformation. Naropa University's Joanna Macy Center advances her vision, inspiring hope and responsibility for future generations.

The Center empowers individuals to build a resilient world by fostering deep connections with self, others, and nature, inspiring collaborative action. As Dr. Macy taught, this interconnectedness is key to healing.

Naropa University hosts "Reconnecting for a Just and Regenerative Future," a three-day conference celebrating 50 years of Macy's "The Work that Reconnects." It unites leaders from diverse fields to address social and ecological crises, reimagining possibilities.

This speech, "The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age," was delivered by Joanna Macy at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference and posted August 22, 2018. Introduced by Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons, Macy, a respected activist and spiritual teacher, offers a hopeful message. She posits that by freeing ourselves from the "industrial growth society's" delusions, we can discover our inherent wisdom, strength, and beauty, unlocking creativity and solidarity during times of crisis.

Since 1990, Bioneers has been a fertile hub for social and scientific innovators, providing practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. Support their vital work: www.bioneers.org/donate.

This speech, titled "The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age," was delivered by Joanna Macy at the 2009 National Bioneers Conference and posted on August 22, 2018. Macy, a renowned activist and spiritual teacher (1929-2025), offers a hopeful message: by freeing ourselves from the "industrial growth society's" delusions, we can discover our inherent creativity and solidarity amidst crisis, avoiding panic.

Introduced by Bioneers Co-Founder Nina Simons, the organization has served as a vital hub for social and scientific innovators since 1990, providing practical solutions for pressing environmental and social challenges. Support Bioneers today: www.bioneers.org/donate

This episode from The Well, a publication by the John Templeton Foundation, features astrobiologist Betül Kaçar. She challenges the idea of evolution as solely about competition, arguing that life thrives through cooperation. Kaçar, a UW-Madison professor and NASA-funded researcher, highlights how Black Sea microbes share energy, demonstrating that true evolution involves connection, collaboration, and living together.

The Well delves into life's biggest questions—from free will to love—encouraging learning from leading minds. Explore more: Subscribe to The Well on YouTube, watch other Kaçar interviews here, or read the transcript. Connect with The Well on Facebook and Instagram.

Dr. Simon Longstaff, executive director of The Ethics Centre, emphasizes that ethics is not merely a feeling but a discipline for developing practical skills to address critical global challenges, such as climate change.

Listen to the full "Values & Interests" podcast episode for more details: https://carnegiecouncil.co/values-interests-longstaff

"Other Worlds: The Photography of Edward Burtynsky," directed by Simon Brothers, highlights the work of Edward Burtynsky, a 2016 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts recipient.

The film is a co-production of the Canada Council for the Arts (Conseil des arts du Canada) & Powerline Films. It is presented by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Independent Media Arts Alliance.

The Canada Council for the Arts is a federal Crown corporation, established in 1957, dedicated to fostering and promoting the arts.

In his 2008 TED talk, Edward Burtynsky, recipient of the 2005 TED Prize, presented his "Manufactured Landscapes." He wished his stunning photographs, which document humanity's impact on the world, would inspire millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.

Burtynsky's riveting slideshow vividly illustrates how industrial development alters Earth's natural landscape. Featuring scenes from mountains of tires to rivers of bright orange mining waste, his images are both beautiful and horrifying, prompting reflection on our environmental footprint.

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992), an American geneticist, received the 1983 Nobel Prize for discovering genetic transposition. Her extensive papers (1927-1991), comprising notes, correspondence, and photographs, are preserved at the American Philosophical Society.

The National Library of Medicine, in collaboration with the APS, offers a digitized selection of McClintock's papers online through its Profiles in Science project. This site also includes related correspondence from other collections and provides an introduction to McClintock's scientific career. For access to the full collection, researchers should contact the American Philosophical Society.

The "Just Transitions" panel took place on June 25, 2025, as part of the Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28. Panelists included gina cortés valderrama (Colombia), Lorraine Chiponda (Zimbabwe), Serena Mendizábal (Canada), Ayshka Najib (UAE), and Margaret Kwateng (USA).

Organized by WECAN, the Assembly convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, speakers presented diverse visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a bold and transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

The panel, "Climate Finance for Climate Justice," was held on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, the session featured experts from organizations including Third World Network, Oil Change International, Latindadd (Latin American and for the Caribbean Network for Social, Economic and Environmental Justice), and Tax Justice Network Africa.

Organized by WECAN, the Assembly brought together over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers representing 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, speakers showcased diverse visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a bold and transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries to share diverse visions and strategies for a just and healthy world across 25 panels.

A significant panel, "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America," took place on June 25th. Featured speakers included Sharon Lavigne (RISE St. James), Tara Houska (Giniw Collective), Nalleli Cobo (People not Pozos, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition), and Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni, a physician.

"Grounding Principles For Climate Justice, Rights, and Democracy" was a key panel at the Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond. Held on June 23, 2025, this session featured Osprey Orielle Lake (WECAN Executive Director), Casey Camp-Horinek (Ponca Nation, WECAN Board Member), and Zukiswa White (Social Justice Consultant).

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Assembly from June 23-28, 2025. It united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 panels, participants presented diverse visions and strategies to accelerate a transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

The Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. The assembly featured 25 panels showcasing diverse strategies for a healthy and just world.

One key panel, “Divestment Movements & Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels,” held on June 26th, included experts such as Roishetta Sibley-Ozane, Heffa Schücking, Olivia Bisa Tirko (Chapra), Ayumi Fukakusa, and Michelle Cook (Diné). They discussed accelerating a bold, transformative path away from fossil fuels.

The panel "Feminist Frameworks For Global Climate Justice" was a key session during the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN)'s Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, held June 23-28, 2025.

This assembly convened over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, participants showcased diverse visions, projects, and strategies to accelerate a transformative path toward a healthy and just world.

The panel “Women For Forests: Protection & Reforestation: Part 1” took place on Monday, June 23, 2025. It was part of the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond, hosted by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025.

Organized by WECAN, the Assembly united over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Diverse panelists, including Indigenous leaders and climate activists from various regions, shared visions and strategies across 25 unique sessions to accelerate a transformative path towards a healthy and just world.

The Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. A key panel, “No Greenwashing: Rejecting False Solutions to the Climate Crisis,” was held on June 23rd.

This panel featured a diverse group of international experts. The Assembly convened over 125 grassroots women leaders, global advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries. Across 25 unique panels, participants showcased diverse visions and strategies for a bold, transformative path to a healthy and just world.

The panel “Narratives Matter: Social Media And Stories As A Tool For Climate Action And Education” was held on Tuesday, June 24th, during the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond hosted by Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), June 23-28, 2025.
PANELISTS:
Priscila Tapajowara (Tapajo), President of Midia Indigena Association, Brazil
Vanessa Nakate, Director, Tard Foundation, Uganda
Laura Cook, Special Projects Lead, Project Dandelion, United Kingdom

Harriet Shugarman, Advisory Council Chair, Our Kids Climate, Turtle Island/USA

Organized by the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN), the Global Women’s Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond brought together over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders in all their diversity, global advocates, thought leaders, and policymakers representing 50 countries from around the world. During 25 unique panels, speakers showcased a diverse array of visions, projects, policy frameworks, campaigns, and movement strategies with which we can accelerate a bold and transformative path to a healthy and just world.

The Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice, hosted by the Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) from June 23-28, 2025, featured a key panel: "Building a Healthy & Thriving Future: Food Sovereignty."

This panel brought together diverse global leaders, including Kahea Pacheco (Kanaka ʻŌiwi), Mariann Bassey Orovwuje, Monique Verdin (Houma Nation), Wilma Mendoza (Mosetén), and Yasso Kanti Bhattachan (Thakali). The Assembly united over 125 grassroots women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries, sharing visions and strategies for a just and healthy world across 25 unique panels.