São Paulo, Latin America's largest city, hosted pre-COP26 discussions, highlighting its serious and responsible engagement with environmental issues.

This talk was delivered by an

São Paulo, Latin America's largest city, hosted pre-COP26 discussions, highlighting its serious and responsible engagement with environmental issues.

This talk was delivered by an Architect and Urban Planner, who also heads the Technology Department at the University of Sao Paulo. It was an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

São Paulo's environmental policies align with international standards, ensuring life and continuity. These policies are collaboratively implemented across all state secretariats.

Key

São Paulo's environmental policies align with international standards, ensuring life and continuity. These policies are collaboratively implemented across all state secretariats.

Key figures involved include the Attorney, Infrastructure Secretary of the São Paulo City Council, General Secretary of the City Council, Municipal Secretary of Green and Environment, and Chief of Staff of the Secretariat of Green and Environment.

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

Cities are crucial for climate action, requiring political strategies for waste management, transportation, and responsible land use. A sustainable vision for 2050 is essential.

This

Cities are crucial for climate action, requiring political strategies for waste management, transportation, and responsible land use. A sustainable vision for 2050 is essential.

This perspective was shared by the Chief of Staff of the Municipal Secretary of Rio de Janeiro. The talk took place at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community in the TED conference format.

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In São Paulo, rain gardens capture rainwater, offering transformative solutions. These initiatives beautify the city, expand green spaces, and foster sustainability.

A Deputy Secretary of

In São Paulo, rain gardens capture rainwater, offering transformative solutions. These initiatives beautify the city, expand green spaces, and foster sustainability.

A Deputy Secretary of Subprefectures discussed these efforts at a TEDx event. This talk, independently organized by a local community, followed the standard TED conference format.

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São Paulo state is committed to combating climate change, actively investing in solid waste potential for decarbonization and exploring new technological routes.

This proactive agenda was

São Paulo state is committed to combating climate change, actively investing in solid waste potential for decarbonization and exploring new technological routes.

This proactive agenda was highlighted in a TEDx talk by the Executive Coordinator of São Paulo's Solid Waste Committee. TEDx events follow the TED conference format but are independently organized by local communities.

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Sibarani Sofian envisions Indonesia's future capital, transitioning from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, as a city deeply rooted in the natural world's philosophy. With over 20 years of experience

Sibarani Sofian envisions Indonesia's future capital, transitioning from Jakarta to East Kalimantan, as a city deeply rooted in the natural world's philosophy. With over 20 years of experience across Asia, this passionate urban designer, planner, and business leader focuses on sustainable urban development through an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach.

His work aims to create a capital that harmonizes with its environment. This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

James Marden's talk addresses climate anxiety, defined as "a chronic fear of environmental doom." He highlights how this widespread stress about the planet's future impacts both mental health and

James Marden's talk addresses climate anxiety, defined as "a chronic fear of environmental doom." He highlights how this widespread stress about the planet's future impacts both mental health and climate-related behavior, offering strategies to tackle it and foster positive change.

A Master of Chemistry student at UvA, James brings a unique global perspective, having lived on three continents. His academic focus shifted from physical therapy to sustainability, where his master's thesis explores sustainable CO2 utilization methods. This TEDx talk reflects his commitment to environmental solutions. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Upcycling just one item per consumer annually could cut fashion carbon emissions by 7%, equivalent to all cars in India. Stefano Funari exemplifies this by reimagining Indian Sarees, demonstrating

Upcycling just one item per consumer annually could cut fashion carbon emissions by 7%, equivalent to all cars in India. Stefano Funari exemplifies this by reimagining Indian Sarees, demonstrating how repurposing products can combat climate change.

An Italian entrepreneur, Funari moved to Mumbai to establish 2nd Innings Handicrafts. This social business promotes sustainable fashion brands, proving that a triple bottom line approach can drive successful, values-driven enterprises.

This initiative was featured in a TEDx talk. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Shneel Malik, a licensed Architect and interdisciplinary Biodesign researcher, addresses the increasing divide between natural and urban environments. She combines bio-research and architecture to

Shneel Malik, a licensed Architect and interdisciplinary Biodesign researcher, addresses the increasing divide between natural and urban environments. She combines bio-research and architecture to design 'living spaces' that blur the lines between green and concrete areas. Her vision also empowers small-scale artisan communities to adopt sustainable, futuristic solutions using accessible cultural techniques, fostering future cities.

Currently pursuing her PhD at the Bio-Integrated Design Lab, Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, Shneel investigates the design and fabrication of large-scale photosynthetic membranes for architectural applications. This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at TEDx.

Cooling is essential today. Clean energy innovator Madhusudan Rapole discusses how to make cooling systems sustainable, healthy, and economical for everyone.

As Founder & MD of Oorja

Cooling is essential today. Clean energy innovator Madhusudan Rapole discusses how to make cooling systems sustainable, healthy, and economical for everyone.

As Founder & MD of Oorja Energy, Mr. Rapole specializes in cleantech heating, cooling, and ventilation. He pioneered the commercial introduction of technologies like Radiant Cooling, Geothermal Cooling, and Solar and Waste Heat based Cooling in India.

This insightful discussion was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.