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This #givingtuesday I am shining a spotlight on 4

This #givingtuesday I am shining a spotlight on 4 incredible organizations I will support this year.

I love how they are focused on the betterment of the world - and promote work that focuses on solutions.

@unfoundation United Nations Foundation - https://unfoundation.org/donate/
@nti_wmd Nuclear Threat Initiative - https://www.nti.org/donate/
@captainplanetfdn Captain Planet Foundation - https://planeteeralliance.com/season-of-solutions/
@theoxygenproj The Oxygen Project - https://www.theoxygenproject.com/op/donate/

Make the most of your generosity today by leveraging your funds on this special day of individual philanthropy.

As my dad says, ❝Everyone can be a hero to someone.❞

What pride and joy to share @cbssundaymorning CBS

What pride and joy to share @cbssundaymorning CBS Sunday Morning segment featuring the legacy of #TedTurner/Captain Planet/Dad.

He is a lifelong steward who wants people to experience the creator's Garden of Eden with all living creatures, including important keystone species: bison, wolves, beaver --- even dung beetles, that evolved over tens of thousands of years on the grassland prairies. And yes, forests too.

Great interviews with my talented and passionate brother Rhett Turner whose photography is featured in "Conserving America's Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner" with foreword by President Carter, @toddwilkinson Todd Wilkinson - award-winning journalist who authored the incredible book Last Stand: Ted Turner's Quest to Save a Troubled Planet. that gives an insider view of Dad's passion for and philosophy of "saving everything".

From starting @nti_wmd Nuclear Threat Initiative with Sam Nunn to rid world of nukes, to contributing 1 billion to support the @unitednations United Nations and its humanitarian and peace building and peace keeping causes, to setting a unique and important model for private landowners, my dad found a way to have conservation and commerce -- and that the two are not mutually exclusive.

President of @tedturnerreserves Ted Turner Reserves @brotherjademcbride Jade McBride describes the nuts and bolts of these conservation legacy properties. Vermejo just received #1 Best Resort - USA Southwest - Readers' Choice Award from Conde Nast Traveler. Timing is perfect as it aligns beautifully with the 6-part HBO series of Dad's incredible life streaming now on @hbomaxbe Max.

Thanksgiving is a ripe time to consider how the fo

Thanksgiving is a ripe time to consider how the food we consume impacts ecosystem and planetary health. As a holiday, Thanksgiving originates from the Native American philosophy of giving without expecting anything in return.

It's important to know that for many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning and protest since it commemorates the arrival of settlers in North America and the centuries of oppression and genocide that followed.

This day also gives us the opportunity to reflect on our collective history and to embrace the beauty, strength, and resilience of the Native tribes of North America.

Please learn more on the American Indian perspective on Thanksgiving. Maybe even try a recipe from a Native chef this holiday season.

Some inspiring links to check out! American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving - see link in bio, or visit-- https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/resources/American-Indian-Perspectives-on-Thanksgiving

Seven Native American Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-indian/2020/11/23/native-chefs-thanksgiving-recipes/

A Film about food sovereignty in Indian Country
https://gather.film/

National Museum of the American Indian https://americanindian.si.edu/

#indigenousfoodsovereignty #americanindian #nativeamericanheritagemonth #haudenosaunee

What an incredible honor to co-chair the #wethepeo

What an incredible honor to co-chair the #wethepeoples Global Leadership Awards Dinner with @hansvestberg Hans Vestberg last night – highlight the importance of the @unitednations United Nations and celebrate this year’s inspiring awardees who represent “the best of the human spirit.”

On behalf of my family, including my father #tedturner Ted Turner – we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the people and organizations that best embody the spirit of the United Nations and who are driving global progress. We also celebrate the board and staff of the @unfoundation United Nations Foundation who work tirelessly to carry out Founder and Chairman “Call Me Ted’s” vision.

Dad celebrated his 86th birthday this week and a special event was held for him to premiere a new documentary series entitled “Call Me Ted” airing on @streamonmax MAX. It reminded me, and others who watched, how hard he and the United Nations worked to solve the existential threats that face humankind and how he supported the countries of the world to work together to achieve peace.

My father has also been an avid supporter and proponent of the Sustainable Development Goals…and refers to the 17 goals as the business plan the world needs desperately to develop sustainably and equitably.

We have a lot of work to do ---
1. Help get the #sdg SDG’s back on track
2. Fix our climate
3. Halt the extinction crisis
4. Regenerate the world's soils
5. Restore our freshwater systems
6. Save our life-giving forests and oceans
7. Protect everyone on this planet, especially the vulnerable.

Honorees:
- Champion for Global Change - @jacindaardern Jacinda Ardern
- UN Heroes Award - United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) and International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (ISARAG)
- Goal 17 Innovation in Partnership Award - @jessicasibley Jessica Sibley on behalf of @time TIME
- United our Strength Award - @amandascgorman Amanda Gorman
- SDG Vanguard Award (Goal 5) - @angeliquekidjo Angélique Kidjo
- SDG Vanguard Award (Goal 15) - @louise @louisedgmabulo Mabulo

2024 honorees and their exemplary work: see link in bio or visit - https://unfoundation.org/event/we-the-peoples-2024/

A daughter/dad sandwich is served up to wish dad a

A daughter/dad sandwich is served up to wish dad a very Happy Birthday!

#fridayinspiration A special evening of IMPACT, C

#fridayinspiration
A special evening of IMPACT, CONNECTION and CONVERSATION!
Thursday, December 5th from 6-9pm.

Please join me, @vasserseydel Vasser Seydel, President of @theoxygenproj The Oxygen Project and Ellery Ivester, CEO of @houseofpotentia House of Potentia - to benefit The Oxygen Project Climate Leadership Program.

A night of delights -- Food, @tablascreek Tablas Regenerative Organic Wine, a panel discussion with guest speakers, a silent auction, music and more!

Speakers:
- @coston_consciousness Coston Dickinson
- @elleryivester Ellery Ivester
- @vasserseydel Vasser Seydel

For Tickets see link in bio or visit:
https://lu.ma/asl2jbw4
(address provided upon RSVP)

Silent Auction link:
https://app.galabid.com/topsilentauction/items

--- starts streaming tomorrow -- 11/13 Thanks to J

--- starts streaming tomorrow -- 11/13 Thanks to Joni Levin and Keith Clarke @pointblankny for producing this amazing and timely series -- and to @davidzaslav David Zaslav and @wbd @hbomaxbe HBO for sharing Dad's story with the world. He has worked to create world peace and has been passionate about protecting and restoring nature, our life support systems - air, water, biodiversity and has made such an impact for people and the planet. The real Captain Planet indeed.
#callmeted #tedturner

@captainplanetfdn Captain Planet Foundation @nti_wmd Nuclear Threat Initiative @unfoundation United Nations Foundation @turnerfdninc Turner Foundation, Inc.

See link in bio or visit -- https://youtu.be/R1DObl5fC8k

UPDATED post - 10/09/24 30 years of @crkeeper acc

UPDATED post - 10/09/24
30 years of @crkeeper accomplishments added below ❤️💪💯

Last Friday, we celebrated @crkeeper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper's 30th birthday! To all the leadership and staff, thank you!!!

Rutherford and I co-founded this indispensable watch-dog organization that helps restore and protect our lifeblood -- the precious waters of our beloved community and many communities between Atlanta and Apalachicola Bay, Florida.

A sampling of some of CRK's extraordinary efforts this last year:

- Nearly 2,500 clean-up volunteers collected over 60 tons of trash and recyclables
- Over 5,500 neighborhood water watch samples were collected and tested
- Nearly 3,000 pounds of disposables and recyclables were collected by trash traps
- Over 6,000 students and teachers went aboard floating classrooms for enrichment
- 107 industrial sites investigated for compliance with stormwater rules
- CRK is monitoring surface water near industrial areas and municipal wastewater discharges to understand #pfas hotspots in the Chattahoochee watershed. In 2022, CRK participated in a nationwide PFAS study with @waterkeeperalliance Waterkeeper Alliance

30 years of success!!!:
- WATER MONITORING
- 228 Neighborhood Water Watch (NWW) sites tested weekly
- 46,000+ samples collected and tested
TRASH-FREE CHATAHOOCHEE
- 3,000,000+ pounds of trash and recyclables removed by volunteers
- 14 in-stream trash traps throughout the watershed
- 20,000+ cleanup volunteers
EDUCATION
- 100,000+ students and teachers on board the floating classroom
- 500+ participants in Water Warriors educational, paddle, and fly-fishing events
ADVOCACY
- 1,600+ industrial site investigations in Georgia and Alabama

Learn more at link in bio, or visit: https://chattahoochee.org/

This picture radiates the perfect memory to honor

This picture radiates the perfect memory to honor and celebrate a remarkable individual - President Jimmy Carter on the occasion of his 100th birthday, October 1st

In 2002, he received the Nobel Peace Prize. Carter and my Dad, #tedturner have a special bond of friendship rooted in so many of the same beliefs for making the world better through environmental stewardship and humanitarian efforts. In 2013 - my Dad presented the Exemplar Award to his pal, Carter, during the @captainplanetfdn annual fundraiser to honor him as an environmental superhero.

During his time in office Carter initiated and launched a comprehensive energy program by a new Department of Energy and major environmental protections legislation and even put solar panels on the White House. He also secured the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Post presidency - Carter and former First Lady, Rosalyn Carter - created @thecartercenter Carter Center in partnership with Emory University "waging peace, fighting disease and providing hope to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health."

The Carter Center's work to eradicate Guinea worm disease and river blindness is truly awe-inspiring. In 1986, an international campaign was launched to eradicate Guinea worm. An estimated 3.5 million cases in 21 countries in Africa and Asia made it a Herculean task. Today, that number has been reduced by more than 99.99 percent! The Carter Center also works to eliminate river blindness, not just control it, in Africa and Latin America.

If you are like me - you will feel inspired to support this work by making a donation to @thecartercenter The Carter Center in his honor. See link in bio or visit -- https://www.cartercenter.org/donate/index.html

What a remarkable living legacy President Carter. We are all indebted to the gifts your leadership and heart has provided, including your nearly 3 dozen books which set forth your ideals to impact the world positively. Happy Birthday President Carter!

#fridayinspiration update: 10/07 Director Louie S

#fridayinspiration
update: 10/07 Director Louie Schwartzberg is unable to attend screening due to unforeseen circumstances - but the film will be shown! ❤️💪
BUY TICKETS NOW: 5th anniversary Fantastic Fungi BIG SCREEN tour! October 8th - 7pm - at @thetaraatlanta Tara Atlanta. This is an intimate ONE-NIGHT only opportunity with Director @louieschwartzberg Louie Schwartzberg - and a riveting Q&A. Louie received the Superhero for Earth award from @captainplanetfdn Captain Planet Foundation. He's an incredible ally for the awe-inspiring wonder of the fungal kingdom.

Ticket Link:
See link in bio or visit --- https://www.taraatlanta.com/.../fantastic-funghi.../1234737

Tagging some wonderful allies:
@georgiaorganics Georgia Organics @whiteoakpastures White Oak Pastures @loveislovefarm Love is Love Farm Captain Planet Foundation @urbanaginc Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Ag
@atlantamushroomfestival Atlanta Mushrooming @eavfarmersmarket East Atlanta Village Farmers Market @livablebuckhead @farmerdorganics

In celebration of its 5th Anniversary, the box office hit @fantasticfungi Fantastic Fungi, directed by Louie Schwartzberg, is returning to theaters with an enhanced experience allowing viewers to immerse themselves fully in the breathtaking beauty and awe-inspiring wonder of the fungal kingdom.

Originally released in 2019, Fantastic Fungi quickly dazzled critics and moviegoers worldwide with its stunning visuals, captivating storytelling, and enlightening exploration of the interconnectedness of all life forms.

Director @louieschwartzberg Louie Schwartzberg states: "We need to rediscover the joy of togetherness on the big screen with one another, emphasizing the vital role of connection in our well-being. @fantasticfungi Fantastic Fungi cinematic experience connects us to the wonders and beauty of nature; it inspires us to protect our one and only home."

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