Behavioral Scientist: Motivation & Decision Insight | UN Messenger of Humanity, SDG Voice | Advocate for Global Cooperation in International Affairs | Kindness
As Canadians, we have a responsibility to protect the extraordinary landscapes and waters that we have inherited.
Our new Nature Strategy will protect the lakes, forests, mountains, and coastlines that define our country — safeguarding up to 2.4 million km² of our lands and oceans.
It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby — a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist — to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display in the Hope and Change lobby at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.
Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia are launching a new International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians. Canada is contributing $1.8 million over three years to support initiatives that foster dialogue, build trust, and strengthen civil society engagement. By investing in those working to bridge divides, we are helping lay the foundations for a lasting peace where Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and security.
"Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still"
Dorothea Lange (1885-1965) US documentary photograper who brought the reality of poverty during the Great Depression to the world #womensart#PhotographerWeek 📷
Every second counts in a disaster. Yet, millions of people still lack access to timely early warnings.
At today’s #EW4All Advisory Panel meeting, we focused on scaling technology like AI and mobile alerts to deliver life-saving solutions to reach those at risk
As President, I would read 10 letters a day sent to me by ordinary Americans. At the Obama Presidential Center, we’ll have some of the letters I read — and responded to — every night. I still get emotional reading them, and it’s one of my favorite exhibits.
Mountains provide food, medicine, water and help regulate air quality.
Pastoralists also play a vital role as stewards of Indigenous and local knowledge and the rangelands that span 1/2 the planet.
During #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists, we honour both people and landscapes.
Only 16 more days! This year #Midsummer falls on Friday, June 19, 2026 (Midsummer's Eve), with Midsummer's Day celebrated on Saturday, June 20.
What flowers will you gather?
What dances will you dance? 🐸
What games will you play?
What will you eat & drink?
True story:
In an area close to the bay and ocean, an assisted living center is charging each resident $10,000 to ride a limited seating bus to transport them and their meds to a sister assisted living place (owned by the same company) not that many miles to shelter therr for up to 3 days but no more.
•The bus cannot fit everyone
•The residents are typically living on social security and have given up their homes to drop net worth below $2000
•The ones who can’t afford to go will be left behind and in danger, most with no one to help but skeletal staff
What is wrong here?