Can the Amazon rainforest be protected while creating economic opportunities for the people who depend on it?
Three CU Boulder researchers will explore how governments, Indigenous Peoples, local communities and businesses can work together to conserve tropical forests, reduce carbon emissions and build sustainable local economies. Drawing on their work with the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force, the discussion will highlight practical approaches that combine environmental protection, Indigenous rights and economic prosperity.
From Vik Gopalan: This article explores how impact investing can help close the developing world’s $4 trillion annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing gap. Drawing on a Colorado Startup Week panel, it examines the evolution of sustainable finance, the tension between long-term global challenges and short-term political and corporate priorities, and the lessons history offers for managing technological change. Ultimately, it argues that lasting progress requires patient capital, stronger institutions, and sustained collaboration among governments, businesses, investors, and civil society.
As audiences increasingly turn to social media platforms and AI tools for information, the institutions that once helped establish a shared understanding of events are under growing pressure. Drawing on Susan Abbott’s experience in international media development and information integrity, this article explores how algorithm-driven feeds, fragmented news consumption and AI-generated content …
This past Thursday, the UNA-Rockies chapter celebrated UN Day with a webinar featuring lightning talks from board members, interns, and volunteers. Each speaker shared insights into their work with the chapter and its efforts to advance the United Nations’ goals. The presentations highlighted the diverse ways UNA-Rockies members contribute to advocacy, humanitarian initiatives, and global engagement, offering both inspiration and valuable perspectives. Below is a summary of each lightning talk, along with a link to the full presentation on our YouTube channel, @UNArockies.