Bernard Eng's sustainability journey began with planting a tree in a peat swamp, sparking a passion that led him from grassroots environmental work to international policymaking. Today, he is a sustainability entrepreneur, transforming environmental challenges into business opportunities.

An alumnus of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bernard will share insights on "The Future of Sustainability and Entrepreneurship" at Inspiring Futures 2021. This talk was originally presented at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx here.

Kieran White, a 21-year-old sustainability entrepreneur, has dedicated himself to solving the complex recycling problem since age 18. He currently works with Lasso Loop, an innovative recycling startup.

In his talk, Kieran offers a creative, simple, and transparent perspective on this often-misunderstood topic. He explores why recycling is confusing and how individuals can join the "recycling revolution," embodying the change they wish to see.

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Josephine Philips, Founder & CEO of Sojo, discusses the sustainable fashion movement and how Sojo's circular business model attracts young people.

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Dr. Servel Miller is an Associate Professor in Natural Hazard Management, leading the BSc in Natural Hazard Management and the MSc in Flood Risk Assessment Modelling and Engineering.

A Geoscientist, Dr. Miller specializes in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for Natural Hazard Management. His research in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom investigates how major catastrophes (such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, and volcanoes) impact urban development, economies, and environments.

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Dr. Lindsay Murray's talk highlights climate change's impact on wildlife, driven by human activity. Using the 'anthropause' as a catalyst, she encourages a call to action for greener, wilder, and more respectful co-existence with nature for shared benefit.

Dr. Murray, a Senior Lecturer in Animal Psychology, researches primatology (personality, social behaviour, self-recognition) and broader animal behaviour, such as elephant grief and brown bear ecotourism. She serves on the Primate Society of Great Britain Council and the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour Education Committee, and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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Beyond natural disasters, climate change poses significant public health risks, potentially influencing the rise of new deadly diseases.

Syaqil Suhaimi, a UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions Officer and former Malaysian Youth Delegation Focal Point, explores this critical connection.

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Silvano Lieger explores how to build a healthier, sustainable global food system. He highlights ballots and wallets as powerful tools to address systemic shortcomings in food production and consumption.

As Co-Managing Director at Sentience Politics, Lieger advocates for animal welfare and systemic change. Drawing on his marketing background, he now focuses on political advocacy for sustainable farming that respects animal rights.

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Social entrepreneur Ruth von Heusinger demonstrates how capitalism can combat climate change. Her non-profit, ForTomorrow, founded in December 2019, enables individuals to purchase European CO2-emission rights. This makes influencing the European economy's carbon footprint as simple as online shopping.

A physicist with prior experience in renewable energies and emissions trading, Ruth established ForTomorrow to create a direct impact in Europe. In her TEDx talk, she explains the EU emission trading system and how individual actions can make a tangible difference. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

At the first Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution, leaders from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Fidelity International, Unilever, and WWF International voiced support for a UN treaty on plastic pollution. For more information on the business call, visit plasticpollutiontreaty.org.

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The circular economy is a transformative approach, moving beyond incremental changes like better recycling. It offers interconnected solutions to global challenges, driving rapid innovation. This episode highlights specific innovations and their systemic impact.

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Honeybee populations have plummeted over 50% globally, posing a severe threat to the human food chain. Bees are vital pollinators for fruits and staple foods; their decline, caused by pests, diseases, and deforestation, could render honey and many foods "forgotten" by 2050.

Feisal Al Balushi, CEO and Founder of Trackbees, addresses this crisis. Leveraging his marketing and management expertise, and having raised funds from Oman Technology Fund, Feisal promotes beekeeping and bee conservation through his innovative solution.

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A remote camera captured a mama coati and her six kittens roaming a mountain range along the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.

These mountains, known as the Sky Islands Archipelago, are a world-class biodiversity hotspot, and clearly, a hotspot for cuteness too. #BorderViews

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Rashid Hughes facilitated an experiential contemplative practice called R.E.S.T. at our Fellowship Forum. This practice explores the intersections of liberation and contemplative work, serving as an antidote to systems of capitalism and white supremacy.

R.E.S.T. emphasizes skillfully unhooking from patterns of striving and obsessive seeking. It offers a path to liberation rooted in resting and being aware, inviting all to reconnect with grace by resting while fully awake.

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The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted Black communities, exacerbating existing racial economic disparities. Black businesses faced closures, and workers endured layoffs or unsafe conditions. This reality highlights an urgent need to close the racial gap and achieve an equal, just recovery.

INFORUM convened a panel of experts, building on McKinsey & Company research, to outline paths for this recovery. This vital community program was made free to the public thanks to McKinsey & Co.

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In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire*. It details the fire, examines failures, and suggests ways to avert future tragedies amid worsening climate change.

Join Johnson (The Washington Post) in conversation with ProPublica's Elizabeth Weil on August 2, 2021. This timely discussion will revisit the Paradise tragedy, its recovery, and the increasing dangers of wildfires in our "new normal."

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Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's tumultuous history, from its early struggles and rival attacks to its triumph in making electric vehicles widely available and affordable, fundamentally changing the future of transportation.

Join Higgins and fellow WSJ columnist Joanna Stern for a discussion on Tesla's rise and its implications for a tech-driven future. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

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Join us to hear Dr. Paula Stone Williams, a Christian pastor, discuss her profound journey from male to female at age sixty. This life-changing decision led to her losing influence in the evangelical world and grappling with intense family challenges.

Feeling isolated, she forged a new path, gaining a deeper awareness of gender inequities she had previously overlooked. Her book, *As a Woman*, shares her unique perspective on navigating faith, identity, and the universal human experience, offering insights into what it means to be male, female, and simply human.

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Historian Kai Bird's new book, *The Outlier*, offers a definitive account of Jimmy Carter's presidency, detailing his controversial policies and "outlier" status. Bird, a Pulitzer winner, accessed private papers and diaries, revealing Carter's humility and self-confidence. The book traces Carter's administration, from domestic agenda to foreign policy, and his battles with Washington over issues like healthcare and inequality.

Join Kai Bird for a fascinating conversation about this often-misunderstood leader. This program, part of The Commonwealth Club's Good Lit series, was held on August 18, 2021, featuring Bird, Dr. Gloria Duffy, and Dr. Mary Bitterman. Explore more programs and events from The Commonwealth Club: YouTube | Events | Watch & Listen.

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We, examining tech startup triumphs and failures.

Join co-authors Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell (WSJ reporters, experts in venture capital and IPOs) with moderator Charles Duhigg (The New Yorker) to uncover startup culture's gripping reality. Presented with INFORUM.

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