The Black Lives Matter movement, born from a social media post, has ignited global discussions on race and inequality. In an October 2016 TED conversation with

The Black Lives Matter movement, born from a social media post, has ignited global discussions on race and inequality. In an October 2016 TED conversation with Mia Birdsong, founders Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi shared insights on leadership, hope, and inspiration amidst painful realities.

They offered advice for ensuring universal freedom: "join something, start something and 'sharpen each other, so that we all can rise.'"

William Mitchell delivered a talk titled "Portland: A Black Perspective"

William Mitchell delivered a talk titled "Portland: A Black Perspective" on July 1, 2020.

This event was hosted by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association in Portland, Oregon.

This event convened diverse women and gender-diverse leaders from grassroots to global levels, alongside advocates and policymakers. They shared insights on the climate crisis, COP27, and

This event convened diverse women and gender-diverse leaders from grassroots to global levels, alongside advocates and policymakers. They shared insights on the climate crisis, COP27, and strategies for advancing just, community-led solutions to interlocking global challenges.

Notable speakers included Jacqui Patterson (The Chisholm Legacy Project), Diana Duarte (MADRE), Farhana Yamin (Chatham House), and Jade Begay (NDN Collective), who also served as moderator and is WECAN's Executive Director.

The event was part of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) three-day Climate Justice Forum, "Facing the Climate Emergency on the Road to COP27," held September 20-22.

Rewatch our interactive showcase featuring ten startups from the Ray of Hope Accelerator. These founders, after six months, demonstrate how biomimicry—nature's strategies—addresses urgent

Rewatch our interactive showcase featuring ten startups from the Ray of Hope Accelerator. These founders, after six months, demonstrate how biomimicry—nature's strategies—addresses urgent global challenges in energy, materials, water, and biodiversity. Innovations range from bio-inspired coatings and surgical adhesives to cultured wood and microplastic filters.

The Ray of Hope Accelerator, a six-month program by the Biomimicry Institute, supports early-stage, nature-inspired startups with funding, mentorship, and expert access. Applications for the 2026 cohort open in early March. Join our Ask Us Anything Session on March 18 at 9:00 AM PT: Ask Us Anything Session.

Join the AskNature Hive for a conversation with Andrés Mitnik, CEO of Strong by Form. His company, a 2022 Ray of Hope Accelerator participant, developed Woodflow®, a patented technology that

Join the AskNature Hive for a conversation with Andrés Mitnik, CEO of Strong by Form. His company, a 2022 Ray of Hope Accelerator participant, developed Woodflow®, a patented technology that mimics tree growth. This process combines computational design with robotic manufacturing to create lightweight, structurally optimized wood-based composites for architecture, furniture, and mobility.

Andrés will provide a behind-the-scenes look at their design and production, highlight real-world applications, and share how biomimicry guides their success in developing smarter, sustainable solutions.

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Wood and coal cooking remains a widespread practice across Africa. Experts recently convened to discuss how the continent can effectively manage the transition away from these traditional methods

Wood and coal cooking remains a widespread practice across Africa. Experts recently convened to discuss how the continent can effectively manage the transition away from these traditional methods towards more sustainable alternatives.

The panel featured Messaouda MOHAMED LAGHDAF (Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Mauritania), Justine LUMUMBA KASULE (Minister of General Affairs of Uganda and ARFSD Chair), HH Princess Sophia WOLKONSKY and Thato RAPHAKA (Vakana Alliance), and Mohamed Abdellahi OULD BABAH (CILSS). Lewnis BADAOUI moderated the session.

Inspired by the Venus flower basket's efficient cellular architecture, Metavoxel Technologies has developed 3-D modular building materials. This innovation addresses the environmental impact of

Inspired by the Venus flower basket's efficient cellular architecture, Metavoxel Technologies has developed 3-D modular building materials. This innovation addresses the environmental impact of traditional construction, which consumes vast resources and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and waste.

Engineers design cellular blocks from materials like wood and biocomposites. These can be robotically assembled into strong, ultra-lightweight metamaterials for diverse applications, including buildings and vehicles. This revolutionary approach reduces raw material use and carbon footprint, embodying nature's principle of "doing more with less."

Learn more: Metavoxel Technologies, AskNature (Sponge Innovation), Biomimicry Institute, AskNature.

Surya Bowyer, Head of Library Services and Curator of Collections at Queen Elizabeth's, explores the question: "Why save a tree?"

His TEDx talk spans topics from Canada to Scotland,

Surya Bowyer, Head of Library Services and Curator of Collections at Queen Elizabeth's, explores the question: "Why save a tree?"

His TEDx talk spans topics from Canada to Scotland, including tax incentives, the "Wood Wide Web," and the history of Queen Elizabeth's School. With an interest in the history of science, Surya has also collaborated with the Science Museum, London.

This presentation was part of an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

John Cumming, founder and chairman of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company, was interviewed by Teri Orr, founder of TEDxParkCity. Their discussion explored how climate change impacts mountain

John Cumming, founder and chairman of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company, was interviewed by Teri Orr, founder of TEDxParkCity. Their discussion explored how climate change impacts mountain resorts, other snow-dependent businesses, and the winemaking industry, in which Cumming is also involved.

POWDR's portfolio includes nine mountain resorts, such as Copper Mountain and Snowbird, along with Woodward camps and progression centers like Woodward Park City. Cumming also owns Crimson Wine and Copper Moose Farm.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.