Natural leadership, inter-generational community building, and lifelong learning are themes Doug Cohen addresses as part of his work with students and youths.  In this  video he answers

Natural leadership, inter-generational community building, and lifelong learning are themes Doug Cohen addresses as part of his work with students and youths.  In this  video he answers this question emphasizing paying attention to your needs, and the balance one needs to strive for in life.  His definition of a leader is one of a shaper of the future - one distinctly different.

Doug was interviewed by Barry Heidt at the SEED Graduate Institute's Conference, Wisdom from the Origins, September 13-17, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conference featured a Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program led by Doug Cohen and Sabine Amend.

This excerpt of a much longer interview was edited for www.earthsayers.tv, voices of sustainability by Ruth Ann Barrett.

Parts of a lecture by M. Jahi Chappell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Environmental Science and Justice at Washington State University, Vancouver to the Social Sustainability

Parts of a lecture by M. Jahi Chappell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Environmental Science and Justice at Washington State University, Vancouver to the Social Sustainability Colloquium at Portland State University, January 27, 2012. Entitled, Ecological Sustainability, Food, and Human Rights: The Necessity of 'Action Ecology' Dr. Chappell discusses the role of scientists as citizens and credible advocates. He suggests both are appropriate and when coupled with participation and outreach to the community, especially in the University setting, are effective at changing the status quo.

Videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett, Sustainability Advocate, and founder of www.EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability.

Earthsayers.tv: Journalist and best selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now speaking at the Green Festival, June 6th, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. Ms.

Earthsayers.tv: Journalist and best selling author Amy Goodman of Democracy Now speaking at the Green Festival, June 6th, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. Ms. Goodman's speech, "Drilling, Spilling, Killing: From Oil Wells to Oil Wars," includes her first-hand experience in Louisiana covering the Gulf of New Mexico oil spill, the humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, and why she has filed a lawsuit against city and state officials of St. Paul, Minnesota, accusing police of wrongfully arresting her during the Republican National Convention two years ago. The speech is in seven parts on Youtube. This speech was recorded by Ruth Ann Barrett, Producer, EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.

OmeAkaEhekatl Erick Gonzalez is founder and spiritual leader of Earth Peoples United whose mission in part is to connect people to the natural and spiritual world. More information on their site

OmeAkaEhekatl Erick Gonzalez is founder and spiritual leader of Earth Peoples United whose mission in part is to connect people to the natural and spiritual world. More information on their site at earthpeoplesunited.org.  He was a presenter at Earth Day 2012 Conference held in Portland, Oregon and co-sponsored by the Earth & Spirit Council and Portland Community College (PCC) Sylvania campus.

This is an excerpt from a taped reply to the question "What gives us hope and heart to keep working on what is best for our Earth in the face of difficult changes?" He was videotaped by Tom Hopkins and added to the EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, special collection by Ruth Ann Barrett, Curator.

He begins by reminding us we are all in the same boat.

Heidi McCloskey is Communications Director for the Textile Exchange, a global B to B Marketplace for the textile industry. Heidi presented at the Fourth Annual Conference on Business and

Heidi McCloskey is Communications Director for the Textile Exchange, a global B to B Marketplace for the textile industry. Heidi presented at the Fourth Annual Conference on Business and Sustainability sponsored by The Center for Global Leadership in Sustainability at the School of Business Administration in Portland State University, Portland, Oregon. Ms. McCloskey argues strongly for collaborating for innovation and thinking beyond the borders of competition.

She was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.

Tamra Lotz talks about what sustainability means to her and the people she works with at Mumm Napa winery in Rutherford, California. Tamra was born and raised in Napa, and brings with her a

Tamra Lotz talks about what sustainability means to her and the people she works with at Mumm Napa winery in Rutherford, California. Tamra was born and raised in Napa, and brings with her a passion for sparkling wines and the valley she calls home. She completed her degree in Viticulture and Enology at University of California Davis, and after interning at Mumm Napa, was fortunate enough to be able to spend a year abroad, working and learning about wine. Tamra works together with Ludovic Dervin in all aspects of winemaking at Mumm Napa.

Tamra was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, in September of 2013.

INDIGENOUS VALUES ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Presented by Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) – Dave Courchene
Anishinabe Nation, Eagle Clan
at the One Basin One Governance

INDIGENOUS VALUES ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Presented by Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) – Dave Courchene
Anishinabe Nation, Eagle Clan
at the One Basin One Governance (Water is Sacred) Conference
Victoria Inn, Winnipeg
September 18, 2019

Full text of remarks at http://www.turtlelodge.org/2019/09/indigenous-values-on-climate-change/

Howard Lack CEO of the documentary project, Plastic Oceans talks about his fundraising activities for increasing

Howard Lack CEO of the documentary project, Plastic Oceans talks about his fundraising activities for increasing awareness of the plastic polluting our oceans, particularly the tiny bits and pieces.   He references UNESCO leaders and the naturalist David Attenborough who believes "when people are aware of the problem they want to solve the problem."  What the film project focuses on is increasing awareness.

Howard was interviewed in the Fall of 2013 in San Francisco, California by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, Voices of Sustainability.

Founder David Katz, Co-Founder Shaun Frankson and Plastics Expert Mike Biddle are interviewed in Victoria BC. They discuss T