Osamah Eskander is a specialist and trainer in clean energy and automation systems. Holding a BA in Electrical Engineering and numerous courses, he possesses eight years of experience in the

Osamah Eskander is a specialist and trainer in clean energy and automation systems. Holding a BA in Electrical Engineering and numerous courses, he possesses eight years of experience in the field.

With over 400 projects completed—from study and design to implementation and supervision—Osamah understands clean energy and automation are strong drivers for economic and social development. He is dedicated to evolving existing systems into smart grids based on clean energy.

Osamah also focuses on raising community awareness about these technologies' benefits and uses, aiming for a better future. This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the

Hong Kong's Keep Clean Ambassador, Ah Tak, challenges us to rethink our relationship with nature, asserting that humans often take the environment for granted. Appointed official mascot by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in 2016, this green, dinosaur-like character dedicates his life to promoting environmental love and respect.

His message was delivered at the TEDxTongChongSt COUNTDOWN virtual event on October 15, 2020. COUNTDOWN, a global TED initiative, seeks to accelerate climate crisis solutions, targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 for a zero-carbon future. This TEDx event was independently organized. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Chhavi Jatwani is the Design and Innovation Lead at the Future Food Network, specializing in food design and systems thinking. A first-mover in her education, she is driven by impact. Her mission:

Chhavi Jatwani is the Design and Innovation Lead at the Future Food Network, specializing in food design and systems thinking. A first-mover in her education, she is driven by impact. Her mission: shift food systems towards regenerative, decentralized, and health-focused models.

With ten years as a social impact creative, five focused on food systems, design, and business, applying diverse methodologies. She has guided major FMCG companies like Dole and Barilla towards human and planet-centered agendas.

As an ecosystem architect, she develops new methodologies for systemic innovation, linking food system stakeholders with planetary needs. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more here.

Addressing plastic pollution requires more than solutions like recycling, bioplastics, or compostable straws. These methods do not tackle the fundamental problem.

The only effective

Addressing plastic pollution requires more than solutions like recycling, bioplastics, or compostable straws. These methods do not tackle the fundamental problem.

The only effective approach is to confront the root cause: halting the production of new plastic. This is the essential step for a lasting solution.

Lt Cdr Aishwarya Boddapati recounts her extraordinary journey circumnavigating the globe on INS Tarini with an all-women crew of six. Her talk, part of Navika Sagar Parikrama, details the extreme

Lt Cdr Aishwarya Boddapati recounts her extraordinary journey circumnavigating the globe on INS Tarini with an all-women crew of six. Her talk, part of Navika Sagar Parikrama, details the extreme challenges of self-sufficiency at sea, from repairs to charting, while battling rough weather, strong winds, and sub-zero temperatures in the unexplored South Oceans.

Aishwarya emphasizes that at sea, only presence of mind and survival instincts matter, not gender. She believes the best way to overcome fear is to face it. As an Indian Navy officer, she and her teammates received the prestigious Naari Shakti Puraskar and Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award for their historic feat.

This inspiring talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

On November 28, 2015, at Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers presented The Great Binding Law. This significant presentation, led by Anishinabe,

On November 28, 2015, at Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers presented The Great Binding Law. This significant presentation, led by Anishinabe, Nehetho (Cree), and Dakota representatives, responded to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' request for guidance on the National Energy Board's pipeline proposals.

The Elders, including Oshoshko Bineshiikwe (Blue Thunderbird Woman) and Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Dave Courchene), shared their wisdom. A video of part of their presentation is available, though sacred ceremonies were not recorded. Symon Ptashnick filmed the event.

In 2010, New York City's carbon footprint was 54 million metric tons of CO2, equating to 1.72 tons per second. This immense scale of atmospheric pollution is often difficult for most people to

In 2010, New York City's carbon footprint was 54 million metric tons of CO2, equating to 1.72 tons per second. This immense scale of atmospheric pollution is often difficult for most people to comprehend.

Carbon Visuals and the Environmental Defense Fund aim to make these emissions more tangible. They help visualize both the total output and the rate of emission, making the city's environmental impact more understandable.

Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the climate crisis. It aims to create the political will for a livable world by empowering

Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to addressing the climate crisis. It aims to create the political will for a livable world by empowering individuals to exercise personal and political power.

Focusing on national policies, CCL works to tackle the national and global climate crisis.

NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports confirmed that last year was Earth's warmest on record. Their analysis also shows that, with the exception of 1998, the ten

NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports confirmed that last year was Earth's warmest on record. Their analysis also shows that, with the exception of 1998, the ten warmest years have all occurred since 2000.

Since record-keeping began in 1880, Earth's average surface temperature has risen by approximately 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit (0.8 degrees Celsius). This warming trend is primarily attributed to increased carbon dioxide and other human-caused emissions into the atmosphere.

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Noah Siegel (former Director of International Affairs), and Sean Robbins (Greater Portland Inc. president/CEO) discuss the region's competitive advantage in building green cities.

This discussion is drawn from "The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros Are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economy," a Brookings Institution publication. Download the accompanying iPad app.