Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions

Effective 21st-century leadership, as noted by John Elkington, Mark Moody Stuart, Rajendra Pachauri, and others, demands a profound vision. This vision involves making sustainability decisions with the next 50 to 100 years in mind.

Such leaders must identify and support initiatives that ensure long-term environmental and social well-being.

Chetan Singh Solanki, dubbed the "Solar Man of India," champions sustainability through his "Energy Swaraj" lifestyle. He is currently on a 10-year "Energy Swaraj Yatra," living on a solar bus to

Chetan Singh Solanki, dubbed the "Solar Man of India," champions sustainability through his "Energy Swaraj" lifestyle. He is currently on a 10-year "Energy Swaraj Yatra," living on a solar bus to inspire a public movement towards 100% solar energy adoption. His book, "Energy Swaraj—My Experiments with SOLAR Truth," details his approach to combating climate change.

An educator and innovator, Solanki founded the Energy Swaraj Foundation and led IIT Bombay's SoULS project, providing clean energy to 7.5 million families. He has earned numerous accolades, including the Prime Minister's Innovation Award and three Guinness World Records, and is a prolific author and researcher.

For more information, visit energyswaraj.org. Get his book here. Moderated by Johnson Jose.

Navkaran Singh Bagga, founder of Kolkata-based cleantech company AKVO, addresses global water scarcity. AKVO designs and manufactures cost-efficient Atmospheric Water Generators (AWG) that produce

Navkaran Singh Bagga, founder of Kolkata-based cleantech company AKVO, addresses global water scarcity. AKVO designs and manufactures cost-efficient Atmospheric Water Generators (AWG) that produce purified drinking water from atmospheric humidity, requiring no external water source.

Bagga emphasizes that clean technologies and collective effort are crucial to solving the looming water crisis. He is passionate about providing innovative, "plug and play" solutions to generate water from thin air, pioneering a 360-degree approach to India's water needs. His philosophy is to "love what you do" to overcome obstacles.

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

Dinesh Kumar Singh leads the TCS Digital Farming Initiative (mKRISHI) and Aquaculture within TCS Research and Innovation. Conceived in 2006, mKRISHI utilizes the Digital Five Forces—Mobility,

Dinesh Kumar Singh leads the TCS Digital Farming Initiative (mKRISHI) and Aquaculture within TCS Research and Innovation. Conceived in 2006, mKRISHI utilizes the Digital Five Forces—Mobility, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence—which are now foundational to the Industry 4.0 revolution.

mKRISHI has reached approximately 2 million farmers and fishermen, generating over a million agricultural transactions, and continues to expand. This content was shared at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Arshdeep Singh, born in 2007, is a celebrated young wildlife photographer from Jalandhar, India. A child prodigy, he began photography at age five, specializing in birds. In 2018, he swept three

Arshdeep Singh, born in 2007, is a celebrated young wildlife photographer from Jalandhar, India. A child prodigy, he began photography at age five, specializing in birds. In 2018, he swept three top awards: Wildlife Photographer of the Year (10 yrs), Young Comedy Wildlife Photographer (under 16), and Young Asian Wildlife Photographer (under 18). His exceptional work has been featured in international publications like Lonely Planet and BBC Wildlife.

Passionate about conservation, Arshdeep uses his art to advocate for wildlife preservation and a balanced relationship between humanity and nature. He believes in continuous learning, stating, "I learn every day, learning helps me become a better photographer every day." This talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Through her poetic verses, Nirmika Singh inspires us to create a better world. She passionately advocates for individual action, reminding us of our collective responsibility to protect our single

Through her poetic verses, Nirmika Singh inspires us to create a better world. She passionately advocates for individual action, reminding us of our collective responsibility to protect our single Earth before it's too late.

Based in Mumbai, Nirmika is a multi-faceted creative leader. She is an accomplished poet, lyricist, and a renowned music critic and journalist with a decade of experience. Her collaborations include celebrated composers like A.R. Rahman and Clinton Cerejo.

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