This week I had the pleasure of attending the Hillary
Institute of Leadership 2013 Laureate Dinner.
The 2013 Hillary Laureate is Atossa
Soltani who was awarded the Laureate for Exceptional Mid-Career
Global Leadership in Climate Equity.
Atossa has worked for over two decades with Indigene in the Amazon Basin, fighting to protect their homelands, the
Amazon Basin, and the “Lungs” of our planet. The Amazon Basin is
the most bio diverse place on the planet and is truly under threat. Compromising
the Amazon Basin destroys the habitat of Indigenous peoples
and has a very serious impact on world climate.
Atossa has a wonderful story to tell about her work with
Amazon Watch. I strongly suggest you have a look at her website www.amazonwatch.org.
Atossa finished her address with the following quote from Alberto Villoldo.
“ As soon as you awaken to the power you have, you begin to
flex the muscles of your courage. Then you can dream bravely: letting go
of your limiting beliefs and pushing past your fears”
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