Babs Behan, a Natural Dyer and "Soil-to-Soil" Textile specialist, challenges us to consider our clothes' origins. She highlights the textile industry's shift from natural herbal dyes to a

Babs Behan, a Natural Dyer and "Soil-to-Soil" Textile specialist, challenges us to consider our clothes' origins. She highlights the textile industry's shift from natural herbal dyes to a "chemical era" of toxic fashion, urging us to rethink what we put on our skin and Earth. Babs advocates for making daily dressing an act of activism.

Author of "Botanical Inks" and founder of Botanical Inks Natural Dye House, Babs launched Bristol Cloth in 2014. This British-based, circular textile system uses regenerative farming and heritage natural dyes to restore environments, ensure animal welfare, and sustain local culture. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Dr. Negin Imani explores the potential of buildings imitating living organisms, responding to their environments to address climate change. She has developed an innovative, bio-inspired design

Dr. Negin Imani explores the potential of buildings imitating living organisms, responding to their environments to address climate change. She has developed an innovative, bio-inspired design tool that bridges architecture and biology.

As founder of Biomimicry New Zealand, Dr. Imani dedicates her work to sustainable building design, applying principles from how living organisms react to their surroundings. This concept was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream

Michael Kay, an agricultural innovator in Aotearoa, advocates for a symbiotic and sustainable relationship with the land. He shares his profitable practices as a radical alternative to mainstream agriculture.

This content was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community conference following the TED format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Stephen Grotz, a Charlotte-based architect and UNC Charlotte graduate, champions urban living, believing suburbia is unsustainable for future urban planning. Despite a decade designing suburban

Stephen Grotz, a Charlotte-based architect and UNC Charlotte graduate, champions urban living, believing suburbia is unsustainable for future urban planning. Despite a decade designing suburban homes, his academic research and pandemic experiences revealed its limitations for social exchange and financial investment.

Inspired by SimCity, Stephen advocates for urban settings as the only sustainable, resilient, and humane way to live. His Master of Architecture research, to be published this fall, delves into social and financial obstacles to upward mobility through real estate. He asserts, "fences do not make good neighbors, they make good strangers."

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

Arjun's debut rap solo, "The Climate Fight," brings the climate crisis into focus. His mission is to eliminate India's reliance on fossil fuel-based energy.

He founded Smart Joules to

Arjun's debut rap solo, "The Climate Fight," brings the climate crisis into focus. His mission is to eliminate India's reliance on fossil fuel-based energy.

He founded Smart Joules to significantly improve energy efficiency across India's businesses and factories. Arjun believes efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, and most scalable way to tackle energy inequity and climate change.

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

Nevena Nikolova, a designer with over two decades of experience, creates beautiful, lasting fashion pieces. Aware that "fashion is the second biggest consumer of water," she champions technology

Nevena Nikolova, a designer with over two decades of experience, creates beautiful, lasting fashion pieces. Aware that "fashion is the second biggest consumer of water," she champions technology to reduce the industry's environmental footprint and ensure her creations last for generations.

A former language student with a Cognitive Science background, Nevena founded NEVENA COUTURE at 27. Her brand is celebrated globally for outstanding craftsmanship, excellent fit, and exquisite materials, earning a loyal clientele that includes celebrities, dignitaries, and royals.

Her work, notably with lace, has been recognized by The Daily Telegraph and listed among top global brands. Recently, BNT nominated her as one of Bulgaria’s Favourite People in fashion. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join Ms. Van Nguyet Do, founder and director of Live & Learn for Environment and Community, a Vietnamese NGO, for an inspiring speech on climate activism in Viet Nam. Her organization is renowned

Join Ms. Van Nguyet Do, founder and director of Live & Learn for Environment and Community, a Vietnamese NGO, for an inspiring speech on climate activism in Viet Nam. Her organization is renowned for youth development, climate change education, and multi-stakeholder engagement in environmental management.

Ms. Do has forged partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, media, and businesses to champion youth-led and community-based environmental initiatives. Live & Learn won the 2017 Stars Impact Awards for its work with children and young people, and currently connects groups working on air quality monitoring and citizen science. Her goal is to empower young people to promote sustainability in Vietnam. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Italian Ambassador to Vietnam, Antonio Alessandro, emphasized at TEDxBritishEmbassyHanoi that "there is no plan B, because we do not have a planet to replace Earth" in the fight against climate

Italian Ambassador to Vietnam, Antonio Alessandro, emphasized at TEDxBritishEmbassyHanoi that "there is no plan B, because we do not have a planet to replace Earth" in the fight against climate change.

He noted the climate crisis "has no borders," urging action, whether "great things, or small things in a great way." The Italian Embassy in Vietnam previously hosted an exhibition of Italian and Vietnamese landscapes, promoting environmental understanding and protection against climate change impacts. This talk was part of a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Tran Thuy Linh, a young Vietnamese climate advocate, recently spoke at TEDxBritishEmbassyHanoi. She emphasized, "It's not too late for us to stop the negative impacts on the environment, which can

Tran Thuy Linh, a young Vietnamese climate advocate, recently spoke at TEDxBritishEmbassyHanoi. She emphasized, "It's not too late for us to stop the negative impacts on the environment, which can affect the existence of all of us."

Linh urged, "Let's start investing in the smallest actions. Let's become a voice on the climate." As the founder of GLUE Project, an environmental education initiative, she creates impactful programs for Vietnamese youth to raise awareness and promote immediate climate change mitigation.

Her inspiring talk was part of a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Lana Revere, a 15-year-old East Coweta High School student, addresses the critical issue of water quality. She explores its seriousness from both local and global perspectives.

Passionate

Lana Revere, a 15-year-old East Coweta High School student, addresses the critical issue of water quality. She explores its seriousness from both local and global perspectives.

Passionate about preserving the outdoors for future generations, Lana aims to inspire action. Her personal interests also include playing soccer.

This talk was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.