NASA reported that Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, continuing the planet's long-term warming trend.

Global temperatures were 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.89 degrees Celsius) above the 1951-1980 baseline average, according to scientists from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS).

Jaikrishanan Hari, IBM Quantum Computing Leader, and Ajay Kulkarni, IBM Quantum Safe Leader, both from IBM India, were interviewed at the WTSA-24 EXPO.

This event, the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24), took place in New Delhi, India, from October 14-24, 2024.

For further information, please visit: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

Ritukar Vijay, Co-Founder & CEO of Ottonomy.io, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24) Expo. This event took place in New Delhi, India, from 14-24 October 2024.

For further information, please visit the official WTSA-24 website: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024.

Sandra Maximiano, ANACOM Chairwoman, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24), held in New Delhi, India, from 14-24 October.

For more details, visit the WTSA-24 website: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

Srikanth Chandrasekaran, Country Head of IEEE India, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24).

The symposium, focusing on telecommunication standards, is scheduled for October 14-24, 2024, in New Delhi, India.

For further information, please visit the official event website: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

Philippe Metzger, Secretary General & CEO of IEC, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24).

The symposium took place from 14 – 24 October 2024 in New Delhi, India. For further information, please visit: itu.int/wtsa/2024.

Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), was interviewed during the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24). This event took place in New Delhi, India, from October 14-24, 2024.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

The National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference 2024, held in Alaska from September 9-11, united Indigenous relatives and partners globally. The event facilitated sharing insights on climate impacts and honored Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge. Cultural Survival attended, conducting interviews with participants.

One interviewee was Cheepache-Nitty (Mono/Chukchansi), an Indigenous youth and Northwest Indian College student. Cheepache-Nitty advocates for stewarding Mother Earth and aims to decolonize the education system for future Indigenous and Black generations. Their views are personal and do not represent any organization.

This interview was produced by Avexnim Cojti (Maya K'iche'), edited by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San), and featured music by Ziibiwan, Yarina, and The Haluci Nation, used with permission.

Maasai pastoralists, whose sole income source is livestock, face significant vulnerability. Challenges include resource scarcity, climate change, and livestock diseases, profoundly impacting their livelihoods.

In a Maa language interview, Kipaya Ole Mapi, a pastoralist from Monduli District, shares his community's plight. This piece was produced by Mathias Thooko and features music by The Haluci Nation, "Burn your village to the ground," used with permission.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider community. This radio program will explore poverty's impact on Indigenous Peoples.

Speakers Diana Pastor (Maya K'iche) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) will discuss the effects of poverty in Guatemala and Nepal, respectively. The program is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San).

Music includes "Indios Tilcara" by Chancha Via Circuito and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

This edition presents global news on Indigenous rights, featuring reports from the United States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Malaysia, Nepal, India, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Argentina.

Music for this edition is "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

You wouldn't want to be a male anglerfish! Their existence is one of the most extreme examples of sexual parasitism in the animal kingdom.

Upon finding a female, the tiny male anglerfish bites into her, permanently fusing his body to hers. His circulatory system merges with hers, and he gradually degenerates, losing his eyes, fins, and most internal organs. He becomes little more than a sperm-producing appendage, sustained by the female, with his sole purpose being to fertilize her eggs when needed. It's a bizarre and ultimate sacrifice for reproduction.

Bottom trawling rapidly obliterates centuries-old marine habitats, destroying ancient coral forests and indiscriminately capturing thousands of fish, crustaceans, and other marine life. These massive nets, large enough to engulf a 747 jet, tragically trapped and killed six killer whales last year alone.

The Center for Biological Diversity is working to end this destructive practice. Through litigation, policy advocacy, and pushing for no-trawl zones, they protect vulnerable species and habitats while raising public awareness.

Join us to end this destruction: act.biologicaldiversity.org

At the 2016 Bioneers Conference, Tony Porter, co-founder of A Call To Men, explored the necessity of breaking the male code to transform culture. He discussed redefining masculinity, shifting from dominance and hierarchy toward connection, empathy, and collaboration to foster a more compassionate and just society.

Porter's work is instrumental in challenging traditional gender norms, inspiring men to embrace a healthier, more equitable version of masculinity.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0nhQWA_5HU

Humanity is increasingly turning to nature's wisdom, or biomimicry, to solve critical challenges like sustainable nutrition. Visionary Janine Benyus illustrates how agriculture is evolving from single-solution approaches to system-savvy, nature-inspired healing.

Benyus previews innovative entries from the Biomimicry Global Design Challenge in food systems. She highlights how the "democratization of invention" fosters collaborative, biomimetic solutions, as teams collectively discover systemic ideas. Cooperation, she notes, is vital for learning from life's genius.

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li7ifi83LV0

Dr. Shane Gero, a marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer, is deciphering sperm whale communication. His groundbreaking research suggests whales lead intelligent, complex lives with distinct cultures, challenging our understanding of these leviathans. He posits that "whales are people too," urging us to consider how deep listening can foster respectful coexistence with these guardians of the deep.

As Scientist-in-Residence at Carleton University, Dr. Gero founded The Dominica Sperm Whale Project and is Biology Lead for Project CETI. His work was the basis for the Emmy-winning series, *Secrets of the Whales*. Learn more at shanegero.com.

Further insights: Shane Gero – Preserving Animal Cultures and Deep Dive: Intelligence in Nature.

Beit T'Suvah is a Los Angeles-based addiction rehabilitation center. It helps individuals find meaning and purpose in recovery through spiritual guidance and connection with a higher power. Each resident receives support from a spiritual counselor.

Admission requires an open mind and a willingness to address a spiritual void, not adherence to any specific faith. The center welcomes all who seek a path to lasting recovery.

Rabbi Mark Borovitz and Harriet Rossetto, key figures at Beit T'Suvah, are highlighted in an accompanying video short.

The Recovery Cafe Network (RCN) trains and supports groups in establishing recovery communities based on its model. The Network facilitates mutual learning and resource generation among its members.

Explore more Recovery Cafe stories here.

Daniel Goldscheider, Founder of the OpenWallet Foundation, was interviewed at the World Telecommunication Standards Symposium 2024 (WTSA-24).

The symposium took place in New Delhi, India, from October 14-24, 2024. For more information, visit: https://www.itu.int/wtsa/2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the opening ceremony speech for WTSA-24.

The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) is taking place in New Delhi, India, from October 15-24, 2024.

For more information, please visit the official website: itu.int/wtsa/2024.