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50. Innovations by and for Indigenous Communities Oct 02, 2023

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Skawennati (Aboriginal Territories in Cyberspace) and Rebecca Balog (Mending the Sacred Hoop) share their efforts to create safer, more inclusive spaces for Indigenous peoples both on- and offline. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations by and for Indigenous Communities” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Southwest, on August 10, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

49. Innovations in the Seafood Industry Jul 31, 2023

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Kortney Opshaug (Blue Ocean Gear) and Monica Talbert (The Plant Based Seafood Co.) share their efforts to reduce pollution, curb overfishing, and advance sustainability in the seafood sector. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in the Seafood Industry” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

48. Innovations for Higher Education Jul 24, 2023

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Juliann Emmons Allison (University of California Riverside Sustainability Studies Program) and Jenny Frank (LabXchange) share their efforts to enhance accessibility and intersectional nuance in the study of both sustainability and the sciences. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Higher Education” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

47. Innovations in Publishing Jul 16, 2023

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Dede Cummings (Green Writers Press) and Maya Nussbaum (Girls Write Now) share their efforts to provide writers with the tools and resources needed to tell climate stories and inspire climate action. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Publishing” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: New England, on June 15, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

46. Innovations in Mineral Resources Jul 10, 2023

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Gina D’Amato (Alliance for Responsible Mining) and Cristina Villegas (Moyo Gems, Pact) share their efforts to promote sustainability and women’s empowerment in artisanal and small-scale mining. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Mineral Resources” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

45. Innovations in Habitat Restoration Jul 03, 2023

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Jodi Hilty (Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative) and Ngaio Richards (Working Dogs for Conservation) share their innovative strategies for building wildlife corridors, detecting invasive species, and more. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Habitat Restoration” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

44. Innovations in Outdoor Recreation Jun 26, 2023

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Sarah Murray (Free to Run) and Brittany Leavitt (Brown Girls Climb) share their efforts to expand women's and girls’ access to and safety in outdoor spaces. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations in Outdoor Recreation” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Rocky Mountains, on May 11, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

BONUS: World Intellectual Property Day 2023 with Tarek Fahmy Apr 26, 2023

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In celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, join S/GWI’s Innovation Station host Dr. Aubrey Paris, Senior Policy Advisor, in a conversation with Tarek Fahmy, Director of the State Department’s Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement, about the role of IP in promoting gender equality and facilitating climate innovation. The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2023, observed on April 26, is “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity.”

43. Innovations for Remote Communities Apr 17, 2023

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Magaly Blas (Mamás del Río) and Molly Pyle (Center on Rural Innovation) share their efforts to improve maternal and newborn health and provide technology entrepreneurship opportunities in rural communities. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for Remote Communities” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

42. Innovations for the Cryosphere Apr 10, 2023

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Pam Pearson (International Cryosphere Climate Initiative) and Christina Schaedel (Permafrost Pathways) share their organizations’ community-based efforts to mitigate ice melt and permafrost thaw through research, programs, and policy. This discussion was recorded during the “Innovations for the Cryosphere” session of S/GWI’s virtual event, The Innovation Station: Frontiers, on March 9, 2023, and is moderated by Dr. Aubrey Paris, S/GWI Senior Policy Advisor.

This episode briefly references supplementary visual resources; to request access to these resources, please contact the innovators directly.

(The views expressed in this episode are those of the featured innovators and do not necessarily reflect the views of S/GWI, the Department of State, or the U.S. Government.)

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