Published on December 19, 2016, the Women Grow Cultivating Cannabis Leadership Conference was held in Portland,

Published on December 19, 2016, the Women Grow Cultivating Cannabis Leadership Conference was held in Portland, Oregon.

Participants included Amy Peradotta, Sara Holmes, Mary Lou Barton, David Muret, Amanda Conley, and Shabnam Malek. Panel speakers featured Claire Kaufmann, Jesce Horton, Erious Johnson, Jenny Diggles, and James Morris.

The event was produced by Barry Heidt, known for his YouTube channel, AllCannabis Considered.tv.

This solution tackles pollution, water waste, and aesthetic problems of surface parking lots in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by NPR's "Building Sponge City" concept (January 2015), the content was

This solution tackles pollution, water waste, and aesthetic problems of surface parking lots in Portland, Oregon. Inspired by NPR's "Building Sponge City" concept (January 2015), the content was curated by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

A multidisciplinary team developed this initiative, including Mary Vogel of PlanGreen (Regenerating Communities), Kelli A. Grover of Firwood Design Group (Surveying, Engineering, Planning), Maria Cahill of Green Girl Land Development Solutions (Cost-Effective Storm Water Infrastructure), Suenn Ho of Resolve Architecture (Architectural and Urban Design), and Marianne Zarkin (Landscape Architects).

Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres, introduces a discussion on sustainability mega-trends. Issues like rapid resource depletion, increased energy demands, and climate change present both significant

Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres, introduces a discussion on sustainability mega-trends. Issues like rapid resource depletion, increased energy demands, and climate change present both significant risks and opportunities for businesses. Addressing these trends necessitates profound shifts in how investors and companies plan, operate, and compete globally.

As sustainability becomes mainstream, more companies are tying compensation to sustainability goals. This session, published May 13, 2014, features insights from the opening plenary of the Ceres Conference 2014 (Boston, April 30). Speakers include Paul Gilding (Environmentalist and Author), Mary O'Malley (Prudential), and Andrew Winston (Author of 'The Big Pivot').

The Nibi Water Gathering, held June 4-5, 2015, at Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, brought together nations to serve a common purpose: water. During

The Nibi Water Gathering, held June 4-5, 2015, at Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, brought together nations to serve a common purpose: water. During this gathering, the Original People of Turtle Island (North America) formally established their leadership. The event also honored spiritually guided Earth stewardship leaders and youth completing rites of passage, inviting people of all cultures to participate and make offerings to the Water.

A video of the gathering was produced by Erica Daniels at Turtle Lodge and Manitou Api. Water Song credit goes to Mary Maytwayashing, and Thunderbird Artwork to Norval Morrisseau. Copyright Turtle Lodge 2015.

The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots

The "Women for Climate Justice Leading Protection of Water" event, a formal side event of the UN Water Conference in New York City, addressed climate change impacts on global water. Grassroots leaders, water protectors, and international policy experts shared solutions and strategies for protecting aquatic ecosystems within a climate justice framework.

WECAN submitted a commitment and released a Call to Action, urging governments to improve water protection through a rights-based approach and by ensuring women's leadership. Read the Call to Action here. Additional event links and resources are available here.

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