The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats worldwide. Learn more about their work:

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading organization of lawyers, scientists, and activists dedicated to protecting endangered species and habitats worldwide. Learn more about their work: biologicaldiversity.org.

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Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal

Joan Baez returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs on January 27, 2025, nearly 45 years after her last visit. This time, she offers an intimate talk, not a performance, delving into her personal thoughts and life experiences—the person behind the stardom.

She will discuss her new book of poems, "When You See My Mother: Ask Her to Dance." This collection, a personal diary in poetry, shares reflections from her childhood, cherished memories, and insights into contemporaries like Bob Dylan and Mimi Fariña.

Join us for a unique look into the reminiscences of this iconic artist. Joan Baez will be in conversation with music journalist Ben Fong-Torres, hosted by Robert Melton.

Dolores Huerta, 93, is a living legend and influential U.S. labor and Chicano civil rights leader. Her seven decades of activism include co-founding the United Farm Workers with César Chávez,

Dolores Huerta, 93, is a living legend and influential U.S. labor and Chicano civil rights leader. Her seven decades of activism include co-founding the United Farm Workers with César Chávez, leading strikes and boycotts, and advocating for agricultural workers' rights, including safer conditions and benefits. Today, she shares insights on union organizing across all economic sectors and fostering unity among labor, social, racial, gender, and climate justice movements for a fairer society.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference. Explore other talks at http://www.bioneers.org.

Colette Pichon Battle, a renowned climate justice advocate and attorney from Bayou Liberty, Louisiana, empowers frontline communities. She helps them develop climate strategies to responsibly

Colette Pichon Battle, a renowned climate justice advocate and attorney from Bayou Liberty, Louisiana, empowers frontline communities. She helps them develop climate strategies to responsibly manage their water, energy, and land.

Drawing on decades of experience, Colette exposes the root causes of environmental inequities. She argues that true climate justice must encompass gender and migrant justice, linking them to fundamental human rights for clean air, water, land, and sustainable energy.

This keynote talk was delivered at the 2024 Bioneers Conference.

At 14, Amara Ifeji mobilized a grassroots effort against racism in her high school. She initially viewed her love for nature and racial justice as distinct, until youth of color revealed their

At 14, Amara Ifeji mobilized a grassroots effort against racism in her high school. She initially viewed her love for nature and racial justice as distinct, until youth of color revealed their complete intertwining. This awakening profoundly shaped her subsequent work as an effective organizer and advocate, centering storytelling to advance environmental justice, climate education, and outdoor learning for all youth.

Now 21, Amara is an award-winning climate justice activist (2021 National Geographic Young Explorer, 2022 Brower Youth Award) and Director of Policy at the Maine Environmental Education Association. Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a former Bioneers participant, organizer, and activist, shares her "inside-outside" theory of change in a personal video. This approach, developed as an organizer and

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a former Bioneers participant, organizer, and activist, shares her "inside-outside" theory of change in a personal video. This approach, developed as an organizer and employed as a legislator, aims to build power and enact policy shifts. She chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, representing Washington's 7th District.

As the first South Asian American woman elected to the House, Rep. Jayapal is a highly influential leader on progressive policies, including immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate. Her work builds on decades of advocacy for women's, immigrant, and human rights. She authored "Use the Power You Have." Learn more at Bioneers.org.

The "Rights of Nature" movement aims to protect rivers, mountains, and entire ecosystems by recognizing their inherent legal rights to exist, persist, flourish, and evolve, rather than treating

The "Rights of Nature" movement aims to protect rivers, mountains, and entire ecosystems by recognizing their inherent legal rights to exist, persist, flourish, and evolve, rather than treating them as property. This radical framework has gained global momentum, spreading from tribal lands to cities and nations.

In this session, activist attorneys Frank Bibeau, Thomas Linzey, and Samantha Skenandore, moderated by Alexis Bunten, will update us on their successes and challenges in Indian Country and beyond.

Watch more videos from the 2022 conference here.

The WECAN and Bioneers Everywoman's Leadership program addresses the urgent climate crisis, which is accelerating faster than predicted. Despite the ongoing impact of extractive industries, women,

The WECAN and Bioneers Everywoman's Leadership program addresses the urgent climate crisis, which is accelerating faster than predicted. Despite the ongoing impact of extractive industries, women, BIPOC, and youth leaders are spearheading innovative solutions in this critical, existential struggle. Join three visionary climate justice leaders as they share their strategic insights.

Hear from Eriel Deranger (Indigenous Climate Action), Leila Salazar-Lopez (Amazon Watch), and Osprey Orielle Lake (Women's Earth and Climate Action Network – WECAN). The session will be hosted by Bioneers co-founder Nina Simons.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

As global crises converge, join a group of wise women to discuss a potent, three-pronged strategic path for creating a better world. This strategy involves honoring, respecting, and learning from

As global crises converge, join a group of wise women to discuss a potent, three-pronged strategic path for creating a better world. This strategy involves honoring, respecting, and learning from nature; being motivated by a deep quest for justice; and cultivating the leadership of women.

Speakers include Osprey Orielle Lake, founder/Executive Director of Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International; Amisha Ghadiali, a UK-based intuitive therapist, meditation and yoga teacher; and Naelyn Pike, a renowned young Chiricahua Apache activist. The event is hosted by Nina Simons, co-founder of Bioneers.

Learn more at http://www.bioneers.org.

Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she

Nalleli Cobo, now 20, began her impactful Environmental Justice activism at age 9, years before Greta Thunberg's school strike. Living across from an oil drilling site in South Los Angeles, she and her community suffered severe health issues, including heart palpitations, headaches, and nosebleeds so intense she had to sleep sitting up.

Cobo became a leading voice demanding the site's closure, evolving into an internationally renowned, award-winning Environmental Justice activist. She shares her journey, the ongoing struggles in disenfranchised communities, the high price paid, and how local efforts connect to the global fight for Climate Justice.

This talk was delivered at the 2021 Bioneers Conference. Learn more at bioneers.org.