Giovanna Bottani, Director of Operations at ST Foundation, was interviewed at the ITU Digital Skills Forum.

This global event convenes ITU members and stakeholders to address critical needs for achieving universal digital skills and closing the global digital skills gap.

The forum took place in Manama, Bahrain, from September 17-19, 2024.

The ITU Digital Skills Forum is the core global event for ITU members and stakeholders. It aims to discuss pressing needs to achieve universal digital skills and close the global digital skills gap.

The forum will take place in Manama, Bahrain, from 17 to 19 September 2024.

Earth Island's New Leaders Initiative hosted a virtual Eco-Anxiety Panel on September 12, 2024. Climate psychologist Leslie Davenport moderated the event, which featured Brower Youth Awards Alumni.

Alumni Rachel Barge, Mackenzie Feldman, and Hamid Torabzadeh shared insights into eco-anxiety, offering coping strategies and discussing ways to overcome its challenges.

A proclamation formally recognizes the vital role of Indigenous women in reforesting ancestral territories.

Their profound traditional knowledge and inherent connection to the land are crucial for ecological restoration. This leadership ensures sustainable practices, revitalizes ecosystems, and strengthens community resilience for future generations.

Prince Osisiadan, CEO of SUCCA Africa Ltd, 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 programs.

Discover more about CISL's postgraduate courses here.

Join our "Women in the Workplace" 10-year anniversary panel event, celebrating a decade of progress and the path ahead for women in the workforce. We'll reflect on gains and setbacks across industries, looking forward to new opportunities.

Drawing from the 2024 "Women in the Workplace" report by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, this discussion will analyze real-world data on equitable policies, talent pipelines, equal representation, and pay parity. Our panel, featuring Sukhinder Singh Cassidy (CEO, Xero), Padmasree Warrior (Co-Founder & CEO, Fable), and moderator Alexis Krivkovich (McKinsey & Company), will share authentic experiences from the C-suite to entry-level roles.

"Two American Families: 1991-2024" is a "knockout documentary" (The New York Times) chronicling the economic struggles of two Milwaukee families—one Black, one white—over three decades. From 1991 to 2024, the Stanleys and Neumanns have battled poverty amidst a changing U.S. economy, marked by global shifts and lower-wage work, raising unsettling questions about America's economic future.

With profound intimacy, this FRONTLINE film reveals how these families and their now-grown children have navigated six presidential administrations, facing continuous challenges. As Terry Neumann notes, "It's like we haven't come very far," yet Jackie Stanley declares, "I won't give up." Directed by Tom Casciato and Kathleen Hughes, it offers a powerful window into enduring hardship.

Students with disabilities deserve safe, accessible, and clean transportation to school.

Help ensure an equitable transition to electric school buses for all children.

Learn how you can support this initiative by visiting: electricschoolbusinitiative.org/disability-equity.

Forests are vital, but current satellite data isn't granular enough for dispersed systems like agroforestry and dryland forests, which comprise over a third of global forests.

WRI, Land & Carbon Lab, and Meta partnered to develop an AI foundation model, creating the world’s first global 1-meter resolution map of tree canopy height, enabling individual tree detection worldwide.

This map provides a crucial baseline for monitoring individual trees, essential for measuring land use emissions and tracking conservation for climate and nature goals. Learn more: landcarbonlab.org/news-updates/mapping-trees-unprecedented-detail-ai

U.S. wetlands, vital ecosystems like marshes and swamps, face an urgent crisis. Half of these critical habitats in the lower 48 states have vanished since the 1780s. A 2023 Supreme Court decision further stripped federal protections, leaving remaining wetlands vulnerable to destruction.

This loss devastates biodiversity; nearly 50% of threatened and endangered species rely on wetlands, with over a third living exclusively there. Wetlands also protect water quality and mitigate flood risks. Act now: Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect more critical habitat for wetland-dependent species. Learn more at www.saveourfreshwater.org.

Environmental justice addresses critical global concerns: communities worldwide disproportionately face environmental hazards, and the benefits and costs of environmental policies are often unequally distributed. Learn more about OECD's work on this topic: OECD Environmental Justice.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international body established in 1960. It collaborates to build better policies for prosperity, equality, and well-being. The OECD works with governments to establish evidence-based international standards and find solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges, serving as a unique forum for data, analysis, and best practices. A related Vidéo en français is also available. For more about the OECD: About the OECD.

James Claude, CEO of Global Voice Group, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda, from July 1-4. Global Voice Group specializes in transforming big data from sectors like telecoms and financial services into actionable insights.

For more details on GSR-24, visit the official website: http://www.itu.int/gsr. Follow the conversation using #ITUGSR.

Mei Lin Fung, Chair and Co-Founder of the People Centered Internet, was interviewed at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda (1-4 July). A Singaporean based in Silicon Valley, Fung previously worked at Intel and Oracle.

She also convenes the Informal Network for Digital Collaboration and Diplomacy, initially chaired by Vint Cerf and now by Dr. Nele Loesk, Estonia's Ambassador for Digital Affairs. For more information, visit www.itu.int/gsr. #ITUGSR

Explore the profound, ancient connection between humans and sacred fire. Discover how fire transformed us, granting the gift of mind while also presenting challenges. Learn about the timeless wisdom, traditions, and ceremonies associated with fire, and its importance in our hearts.

Sacred Fire, an organization dedicated to rekindling wisdom and heart-centered living, is reviving these ancient practices worldwide. Experience this modern revival and join us in warming the world.

Embrace our connection to the mysterious universe and ignite the flame within.

In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, hosts Horace Mo and Erica Valdez bring diverse voices to discuss current efforts to address climate change. Horace interviews author Ann E Burg about her new novel, "Force of Nature—A Novel of Rachel Carson." Erica speaks with student Aly Horton about the American fossil fuel divestment movement. The episode also features Tamara Staton on banjo and climate resilience, and Peterson Toscano with good news on South Africa's energy supply.

For full show notes, including guest links and a transcript, visit www.cclusa.org/radio.

The Pathways to Planetary Health initiative at the Garrison Institute hosted an online forum on June 24. Garrison Institute Co-founder Jonathan F.P. Rose joined Kate Raworth, Leonora Grcheva, and Erinch Sahan from Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL) to explore Doughnut Economics. This framework defines the goal of economics as "social and ecological wellbeing rather than growth."

The discussion highlighted its global application. Kate Raworth introduced the concept, followed by Leonora Grcheva's insights on city implementation and Erinch Sahan's perspective on business applications. This insightful forum, reflecting the Garrison Institute's "Timeless Wisdom, Timely Action," offered ideas for improving the quality of life for all.

WRI's Global Restoration Initiative and Land & Carbon Lab, in partnership with Meta, have developed an AI foundation model. This model produced the world's first global 1-meter resolution map of tree canopy height, allowing single tree detection worldwide.

This data sets a baseline for monitoring individual trees, crucial for measuring land use emissions and tracking conservation efforts. It's a vital advancement for achieving global climate, nature, and people goals, showcasing the power of AI for earth monitoring.

Learn more: https://www.landcarbonlab.org/news-updates/mapping-trees-unprecedented-detail-ai

In February 2024, CISL convened a Global Leadership Summit, gathering international leaders to address pressing societal and leadership challenges. Discussions spanned geopolitics, economics, and technology, aiming to define the leadership required in today's turbulent world.

Interim CEO Lindsay Hooper and Chief Systems Change Officer Eliot Whittington discuss the summit's key takeaways and conclusions.

Read the full report: Global Leadership in an Age of Turbulence

Timothy Grosser, Partner, International Development at EY, discussed Digital Public Goods (DPGs) at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 in Geneva. DPGs are free cultural works—software, data, AI models, standards, or content—aimed at fostering sustainable digital development globally.

Held from May 27-31, 2024, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event commemorated two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework for digital cooperation, aiming to build inclusive, people-centric information societies.

Dr. Thomas Coughlin, 2024 President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), was interviewed at the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event in Geneva, Switzerland. IEEE is a worldwide membership organization.

The WSIS+20 Forum, held May 27-31, 2024, commemorates two decades since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a global framework. This initiative promotes inclusive, people-centric information societies through digital cooperation.