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NZ Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
James Cameron officially made a New Zealand citizen
Hollywood heavyweight James Cameron has been granted New Zealand citizenship, the Herald can reveal. The Avatar film-maker attended a citizenship ceremony with his wife Suzy Amis Cameron at Te Papa in Wellington on Wednesday evening, the Herald understands. A spokeswoman for Cameron earlier confirmed he had been granted citizenship. The
Malaysian Reserve
31-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MUSE Global School Opens in Santa Monica, Launching Vibrant New Chapter on the Westside
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MUSE Global School, the internationally recognized, award-winning holistic school, has officially relocated to Santa Monica, marking an exciting expansion onto the Westside. The school embarks on its journey at an interim campus within The First Presbyterian Church as it works toward establishing a permanent, state-of-the-art location in the near future. Founded in 2006 by Suzy Amis Cameron and her sister Rebecca Amis, MUSE is grounded in a philosophy built on five foundational pillars: Academics, Self-Efficacy, Communication, Sustainability, and Passion-Based Learning. For nearly two decades, MUSE has inspired students to live consciously with themselves, one another, and the planet. This move to Santa Monica brings MUSE's transformative education model closer to families across the Westside, offering access to partnerships with local cultural institutions, environmental explorations, and a community-centered curriculum. Suzy Amis Cameron, Founder of MUSE Global School and Inside Out LLC, shared, 'MUSE reflects my core mission: to empower the next generation of renaissance thinkers and leaders—young people equipped with knowledge, tools, values, and imagination to lead a more connected and eco-conscious life.' The school's new Santa Monica campus was chosen for its thoughtful environment and capacity to support MUSE's unique curriculum. As part of our hallmark commitment to low student-to-teacher ratios, MUSE will continue with no more than 16 students per class to ensure personalized learning and a sustainability-rich ethos. With 100% college acceptance, a WASC-accredited program, and innovation awards like HundrED's 'MUSE Blueprint,' the school combines core academics with passion projects and real-world learning. MUSE Global School is now accepting enrollment for Fall 2025, offering both in-person and virtual learning options. On August 6th, MUSE will host a special event where prospective families can explore our innovative approach to education and discover how our model empowers students academically, emotionally, and socially. Attendees will have the chance to meet our passionate leadership team and learn about MUSE's integration of MICA technology into our curriculum, alongside our commitment to sustainability, academics, and social-emotional more information or to RSVP for the August 6th event, please contact Stephanie at stephanie@ STEAM Education Powered by MICA TechnologyAt the heart of MUSE's forward-thinking curriculum is the integration of MICA (Measurement, Instrumentation, Control, and Analysis) technology, which will be a core driver of the school's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program. Developed by Dr. Ian Hunter at MIT, MICA revolutionizes how students engage with STEAM education by providing hands-on experimentation, real-time data analysis, and immersive, interactive learning modules. Through MICA, students can explore complex STEAM concepts in a dynamic, engaging environment that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving. The MICA program at MUSE is led by educator Russell Mallen, an MIT graduate in Electrical Engineering and Economics, who also serves as the Head of MUSE's Science and Mathematics Program. Under his guidance, students are empowered to explore science and engineering with intellectual rigor, curiosity, and interdisciplinary creativity. Mallen's leadership ensures MICA is seamlessly integrated into both the core academic framework and the passion-based projects that define the MUSE model. The integration of MICA enhances the school's focus on individualized and collaborative learning. Whether diving into robotics, environmental science, or biotechnology, students can pursue their interests while developing tangible skills for the future. As Dr. Hunter advocates, MICA helps students 'march across disciplines,' empowering them to approach tomorrow's challenges with innovative solutions. The Santa Monica campus also welcomes a dynamic leadership team: Tressa Wyner, Head of School since 2024, brings over 20 years of educational expertise and a deep dedication to communication-based teaching and global awareness. Megan Grieco, Director of K–12, leads DEIJ integration, literacy initiatives, and passion-based academic design. Stephanie Cox, Global & Virtual Operations and Admissions Manager, will further strengthen community outreach and regional applications. 'Young people thrive in environments that challenge, inspire, and nurture holistic growth. Santa Monica's culture and coastal beauty invite students to find joy in learning through their passions and nature. We're thrilled to build our community here!' said Tressa Wyner, Head of School at MUSE Global School. EDITOR'S NOTESMUSE Global School, 1220 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401Visit for additional interview requests, please contact julie@ ABOUT SUZY AMIS CAMERONMUSE was co-founded by Suzy Amis Cameron, an award-winning environmental advocate, author, and former actor, whose visionary leadership has redefined education through the lens of sustainability. After a successful career in film, Amis Cameron shifted her focus toward climate action, youth empowerment, and food system reform. She is now the Founder and CEO of Inside Out LLC, a revolutionary holding company designing ecologically responsible and ethical solutions across six industry Cameron also authored the best-selling book The OMD Plan, featured in major media and adopted by schools, companies, and families. As the founder of the OMD Movement (One Meal a Day), she advocates for sustainable living through plant-based eating, which has gained global work continues to inspire environmental and social transformation for future generations, and she serves on the board of Food for Climate League and other organizations focused on regenerative agriculture and food justice. ABOUT MICA TECHNOLOGYAt MUSE Global School, we are excited to integrate MICA (Measurement, Instrumentation, Control, and Analysis) technology into our curriculum. Developed by Dr. Ian Hunter and his team at MIT, MICA revolutionizes STEAM education. Through hands-on experimentation, real-time data analysis, and interactive learning modules, MICA empowers students to explore complex concepts and develop critical problem-solving skills. It provides a dynamic and immersive environment for interdisciplinary exploration, encouraging students to 'march across disciplines' and devise innovative solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.
Khaleej Times
29-05-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Suzy Amis Cameron on new venture Inside Out and sustainability
Two-hundred-thousand gallons of water. Or, the carbon equivalent of driving from Los Angeles to New York. That's how much you'll save by swapping your protein-peppered meal with a plant-based one, explains Suzy Amis Cameron, former actress, model, advocate, and founder of the One Meal A Day movement. She's in Rome for the launch of a branch of Inside Out (IO), a collective that's working towards finding innovative solutions to some of earth's most pressing concerns. The Roman chapter is focused on IO's Fashion, Textiles and Home vertical, and hopes to clear the moult of the industry and replace it with a cleaner, more climate-friendly perspective, to make Rome a beacon of sustainable fashion. For 63-year-old Suzy, mum of five and wife of Avatar filmmaker James Cameron, it's almost like her entire life has been lived in preparation for this moment. Her childhood was spent on a farm in Oklahoma, US, riding horses and connecting with nature. 'Everything from being outdoors in nature to being in ballet classes when I was five years old, and then doing gymnastics and getting very, very involved in horseback riding,' she says, gave her the body awareness she needed to walk runways and be on screen. Which led her to becoming a global icon with an international platform. 'It's a journey of looking at the signs, paying attention to them, and learning from them.' Especially when one is in the spotlight. 'I'm fully aware of the fact that I've been handed a very charmed life, and I've had many, many opportunities... I do have a platform, and I'm really, really grateful… what wakes me up in the middle of the night is, 'what more can I do to make the world a better place for all of our children, and their children, and the generations that we will never meet?'' She recalls many aha moments over the years, times when she recognised the need for change in the world. One of those episodes came when she was pregnant with her first child, Jasper, with ex-husband actor Sam Robards. 'My sister-in-law at the time (30 years ago) took me to a health food store and started talking to me about organic produce,' she recalls. And with that conversation, other niggling concerns arose, about what lotions and potions one should use, what's safe for a baby to wear, what shampoo and soap is good for you — and which ones are pernicious. That was the first tectonic shift that pushed her to explore healthier options. Another came in 2012, when she saw the documentary Forks Over Knives, which posits that food is medicine — it can be healing if you eat right. The film, by Lee Fulkerson, had such an impact on the Camerons that the whole family embraced a plant-based lifestyle overnight. By 2018, she had written a book called OMD: The Simple, Plant-Based Program to Save Your Health, Save Your Waistline, and Save the Planet, decimating the most common argument against eating plant-based meals: how to make them as nutritionally dense and delicious as 'normal' food. She had sparked a movement she called OMD (one meal a day). And, by 2020, she had convinced American talk show host Oprah Winfrey to subscribe to the plan. 'If you've been thinking about going vegetarian or vegan, I think this is a good way to lean into it where you don't have to give up everything you've been eating your whole life in one day,' Winfrey told Oprah Magazine at the time. Benefits of a new menu 'Every meal is a chance to nourish our bodies, show care for our communities, and make a positive impact on the planet. OMD is about starting where you are, and embracing small, meaningful steps,' says Amis Cameron. She works on creating ripples in the status quo, lobbying small, well-informed tweaks that bring about lasting change. 'You can't make a change until you see and understand what the problem is, and the only way to find out what the problem is or the challenge is, is to have information and be educated.' Every meal is a chance to nourish our bodies, show care for our communities, and make a positive impact on the planet. OMD is about starting where you are, and embracing small, meaningful steps" When she began to educate others, she also started to learn more about the waste we generate — between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste a year, according to United Nations Environment Programme — the damage it does, and the work that humanity must put in to secure the world. And so she learned about the toxins that spike our food and drink, and our clothes. The result was the 2024 documentary Let Them Be Naked, which was directed by designer Jeff Garner. It investigates the contamination of clothes and the resulting illnesses. While Garner has been spearheading the move towards sustainable fashion since 2002, he only started investigating the repercussions of synthetic toxins in daily wear in 2019 after his mum, Peggy Lynn Garner, passed away from cancer. For Suzy, the research made one thing clear: 'It's not enough [for brands] to swap fabrics or chase certifications. Real change begins with transparency — knowing your supply chain, protecting your workers, and doing the hard, human work of rethinking the system inside out. We'd love to see fashion companies lead with compassion — ensuring safe conditions, fair wages, and access to basic human rights like healthcare. From there, we can meaningfully tackle emissions, toxins, and waste.' 'In terms of household name designers that we know, we're currently consulting and working with many of them now,' she says. She has made inroads in championing low-impact fashion on the red carpets of celebrity-studded awards too. In 2009, she launched the red carpet green dress initiative, which calls for responsibility and sustainability solutions. At the time, some were reticent about partnering up. 'It's really in the zeitgeist right now,' she adds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suzy Amis Cameron (@suzyamiscameron) Current projects Her recent project, IO, takes on more than fashion; it works across six verticals: IO Science, Research, and Technology; IO Fashion, Textiles, and Home (IO FTH); IO Global Food Production (IO GFP); IO Education; IO Media; and IO Wellness. 'The one thing that really, really excites me about IO across all of the verticals is the partnerships that we've created with the leading universities [such as] MIT, Texas Tech, and Georgia Tech. We actually have solutions for remediating polyester and also remediating PFAs [perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances] out of soil, out of water,' she says over Zoom. The basis of the initiative, she explains, is: 'What you put in your body, how it affects your health, and how it affects the health of the planet. Which, in turn, affects not only the population of the human race but also every animal, every tree, every flower.' Of course, a good cause doesn't excuse poor brand performance. 'We have a fiduciary responsibility to our investors. We have three ROIs: return on investment, on impact, integrity,' she says. The former actress, whose reel credits include The Usual Suspects and Titanic, lives by her own rules, pointing out on the call that she's got organic raw vegetables waiting for her in her Roman hotel room. 'I live in New Zealand now and am very, very strategic about when I travel and where I go and the amount of things that I fit into whatever that trip is,' she adds. Other things she suggests people do are to buy less, revisit old outfits more, and common sense moves, such as taking public transport or carpooling. Actions speak loud If it weren't absolutely clear that Suzy is committed to her cause, you'd just need to follow the paper trail for proof. She has invested $65 million (Dh238 million) of her own money into IO and plans to raise another $300 million. 'For me, this mission is deeply personal — shaped by my own lived experience and a conviction that meaningful global change is not only possible, but necessary. The turning point came when I realised how much untapped potential exists at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and culture,' she explains. Change, while inevitable, is not an easy process — and when it comes to bettering the world, there must be a multi-pronged approach, says Suzy. 'Any sort of systemic change needs to be multi-pronged, so you're working with governments, policy makers, directly with the consumer, and the manufacturers.' And you must work with end-users; until demand changes, supply will not either. So, we must demand sustainable solutions. But what does that really mean? 'The word has been stretched so thin that it's often misunderstood. Many people believe they're making responsible choices, when, in fact, they may be unknowingly contributing to harm. That disconnect can be discouraging — but what keeps me hopeful is perspective. When I look back at where we started and how far we've come, the shift is undeniable. We still have a long journey ahead — one where we can't simply sustain the status quo — but I truly believe systemic change is within reach in our lifetime.' Just begin by swapping meat for vegetables and taking on the OMD challenge — there, you are already making the world a better place.
