Rimp Dorjee Lepcha is a Senior Engineer for the Sikkim State Government and Project Director for the Asian Development Bank's South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. He also serves

Rimp Dorjee Lepcha is a Senior Engineer for the Sikkim State Government and Project Director for the Asian Development Bank's South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. He also serves as President of Rotary Club, Gangtok South, and India’s Goodwill Ambassador to Brazil.

As a Hazard Safety Cell member, he led post-earthquake rehabilitation efforts. His valuable contributions earned him invitations from Taiwan as a ‘Future Leader of South Asia’ and from the US Government for an International Visitors Leadership Program on disaster management.

Passionate about mountain well-being, Lepcha advocates for sustainability and disaster aversion, highlighting the Himalayas as the 'third pole' and the importance of educating children on resource respect. Learn more at his TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/tedx

With President Biden's inauguration and a new Congress, America has a new federal administration. CCL's VP for Government Affairs, Danny Richter, notes that 2021 begins with "a precariously

With President Biden's inauguration and a new Congress, America has a new federal administration. CCL's VP for Government Affairs, Danny Richter, notes that 2021 begins with "a precariously balanced Congress, and a wildly unsettled politics."

In a recent discussion, Danny outlined what this new political landscape means for climate change efforts. He highlighted upcoming opportunities and actions individuals can take, expressing "a lot of hope for big action on climate this Congress" despite the uncertainty.

For over a decade, the climate justice movement has fought major Midwest oil pipelines, including Keystone XL and Dakota Access, through grassroots resistance and legal actions.

With the

For over a decade, the climate justice movement has fought major Midwest oil pipelines, including Keystone XL and Dakota Access, through grassroots resistance and legal actions.

With the new Biden-Harris administration prioritizing climate, activists are gearing up to pressure them to match their words with deeds.

Presenters for this discussion are Joye Braun of the Indigenous Environmental Network and Jane Kleeb of Bold Nebraska and Bold Alliance.

As President-elect Biden prepares to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, marking its 5-year anniversary, we turn to Christiana Figueres for insights on global climate commitments. As former

As President-elect Biden prepares to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, marking its 5-year anniversary, we turn to Christiana Figueres for insights on global climate commitments. As former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC (2010-2016), Figueres marshaled 196 countries to sign the 2015 accord. She later co-founded Global Optimism to catalyze transformative climate action.

Figueres provides an overview of current climate efforts and future needs. For further details, including her work and related resources, visit her website: christianafigueres.com. Additional conference videos and presentations are available at: cclusa.org/presentations.

This talk features a young innovator and entrepreneur presenting a green solution to the massive socio-environmental problem of crop burning in Northern India. He is the founder and CEO of Craste,

This talk features a young innovator and entrepreneur presenting a green solution to the massive socio-environmental problem of crop burning in Northern India. He is the founder and CEO of Craste, a TechStars company, which operates on the principle of “maximum efficiency, zero waste” and develops pioneering materials from leftover biomass.

A Chemical Engineering graduate from Imperial College London, he was invited to Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth II for his achievements. He has received numerous accolades, including the BIRAC SoCH Innovation award. Additionally, he founded Gramiksha, a non-profit focused on youth mobilization in education, at age 19.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Addressing the urgent climate emergency, Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency and UK Commissioner to the Global Commission on Adaptation, will deliver the 2019 RSA President's

Addressing the urgent climate emergency, Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the Environment Agency and UK Commissioner to the Global Commission on Adaptation, will deliver the 2019 RSA President's Lecture. She will call on governments, industry, and civil society to forge new alliances and discuss leadership principles vital for transformational change.

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Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, featured in "Our Planet: Visionaries," highlights the moral duty to integrate biodiversity protection into development policies. The #OurPlanet Netflix

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, featured in "Our Planet: Visionaries," highlights the moral duty to integrate biodiversity protection into development policies. The #OurPlanet Netflix series, created with WWF, has sparked a global conversation about safeguarding nature.

Add your voice to the urgent call for planetary health by visiting OurPlanet.com. #ShareOurPlanet #VoiceForThePlanet

Julia Blocher, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and President of the International Youth Federation (IYF), explores the global impacts of climate change and

Julia Blocher, a researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and President of the International Youth Federation (IYF), explores the global impacts of climate change and human responses. She illustrates how climate events drive migration while highlighting young people making real change.

With a decade of experience in climate change and human movement, Blocher believes youth are pivotal in solving global challenges like climate change and migration. Her work, focusing on regions like East Africa and island nations, underscores the potential of this new generation to lead towards a just, peaceful, and inclusive future. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more here.

Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado Quesada joined former U.S. Vice President Al Gore for "24 Hours of Reality." They discussed the profound impact of the climate crisis on Costa

Costa Rica's President Carlos Alvarado Quesada joined former U.S. Vice President Al Gore for "24 Hours of Reality." They discussed the profound impact of the climate crisis on Costa Rica.

This important conversation highlighted the urgent need for climate action. The event is hosted by The Climate Reality Project: http://climaterealityproject.org

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez joined former US Vice President Al Gore for a conversation during 24 Hours of Reality.

They discussed Colombia's strategies for tackling the climate

Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez joined former US Vice President Al Gore for a conversation during 24 Hours of Reality.

They discussed Colombia's strategies for tackling the climate crisis. The event was hosted by The Climate Reality Project.