Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes

Lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne urges unwavering hope for protecting and restoring our planet, especially for young people. Having witnessed major environmental wins, she believes there are strong reasons for optimism.

Milne highlights the UN Decade for Ecological Restoration (2021-2030) and the potential restoration of Lake Pedder. Flooded in 1972, this pristine alpine lake is now a prime candidate for ecological restoration—a beacon of hope and a future success story.

A former leader of the Australian Green Party and IUCN Vice President, Christine co-convenes the Lake Pedder Restoration Committee and holds numerous other environmental roles. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35

Climate-driven migration is a significant and growing concern. However, Dr. William Schnell proposes effective adaptations to forestall this trend.

Dr. Schnell, a retired pastor with 35 years of service, has dedicated his post-retirement years to social justice and climate action. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Social Justice from Harvard and a Certificate in Climate Change and Health from Yale University. He is currently a climate activist and speaker trained by the Climate Reality Project.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

West Indian manatees, vulnerable to extinction, migrate annually between warm winter and productive summer areas. Without careful management of human activities, this species could disappear. Help

West Indian manatees, vulnerable to extinction, migrate annually between warm winter and productive summer areas. Without careful management of human activities, this species could disappear. Help protect manatees and other marine life by making a symbolic adoption: Adopt a Manatee.

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In 2016, 18-year-old Chander Payne addressed his school's fresh produce shortage by connecting its food pantry with a local farm, delivering 20 pounds weekly. Inspired by regenerative agriculture,

In 2016, 18-year-old Chander Payne addressed his school's fresh produce shortage by connecting its food pantry with a local farm, delivering 20 pounds weekly. Inspired by regenerative agriculture, he founded Urban Beet farm in his high school courtyard. He invited youth from the Washington DC–based Homeless Children’s Playtime Project to grow vegetables, and his team partnered with True Food Kitchen to provide 20 children with farm-fresh meals.

Urban Beet has since provided 2,500 pounds of produce to underserved families and people experiencing homelessness, replicating its model nationwide. During the pandemic, they also donated 200 Free Little Farms—windowsill planters complete with soil, seeds, and support notes. Learn more at Brower Youth Awards.

Insect populations, from monarchs to bumble bees, are rapidly declining worldwide due to pesticides, development, and other threats. These vital creatures are essential for healthy ecosystems and

Insect populations, from monarchs to bumble bees, are rapidly declining worldwide due to pesticides, development, and other threats. These vital creatures are essential for healthy ecosystems and human well-being.

Join our upcoming "Saving Life on Earth" webinar to learn about the "Saving the Insects" campaign and how you can help. Center senior scientists Tara Cornelisse and Tierra Curry will present.

Amidst the scorching Arizona summer, a California condor finds respite by bathing in a spring-fed creek in the Grand Canyon.

This remarkable bird is North America's largest flying species

Amidst the scorching Arizona summer, a California condor finds respite by bathing in a spring-fed creek in the Grand Canyon.

This remarkable bird is North America's largest flying species and one of the most endangered worldwide.

North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with only about 400 individuals remaining. Fatal ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements are primary threats, causing deaths to outnumber

North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered, with only about 400 individuals remaining. Fatal ship strikes and fishing gear entanglements are primary threats, causing deaths to outnumber births. Oceana Canada advocates for mandatory speed limits in key passages like the Cabot Strait to prevent further fatalities.

Oceana's Ship Speed Watch is an innovative tool that monitors ship speeds and positions in whale habitats along the East Coast. Utilizing AIS data, it displays restriction zones, emphasizing how enforced speed limits can prevent deadly collisions—a leading cause of whale injury and death.

Access Oceana Canada's full report: oceana.ca/RightWhaletoSave. Learn more about Oceana's binational campaign: www.oceana.org/RightWhaletoSave.

Ten-year-old Eric was shocked by ocean pollution while snorkeling in the Philippines. Driven by his love for nature and passion for robots and AI, he conceived an innovative solution.

Eric

Ten-year-old Eric was shocked by ocean pollution while snorkeling in the Philippines. Driven by his love for nature and passion for robots and AI, he conceived an innovative solution.

Eric designed AI-powered machinery to collect and sort ocean garbage. His vision is a zero-waste world with pristine oceans, where pollution is history, and robots handle tasks, freeing humans to create and enjoy life. This idea was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Australia endured an unprecedented "black summer" of bushfires, devastating communities still healing amidst the new challenge of coronavirus. This project shares their stories.

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Australia endured an unprecedented "black summer" of bushfires, devastating communities still healing amidst the new challenge of coronavirus. This project shares their stories.

Director: Cybele Malinowski
Producer: Cat Clark
Editor: Luey Conway
Composer: James Brown
Colour Grade: Matt Fezz
Sound Mix: Fade to Black Sound

Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her

Dania, a climate refugee from Aleppo, Syria, realized her family's displacement was caused by climate change. Now living in Revere, MA, she observes similar ignored indicators impacting her marginalized community, prompting her to advocate against climate injustices.

Driven by her scientific passion, Dania mobilizes efforts from a global perspective to local sea-level rise impacts. She works with youth-led organizations to empower young people and people of color, promoting equitable, science-based climate policy.

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