Globally, male leaders outnumber female leaders four to one, despite women comprising half the population. Leveraging data can identify pathways and drive systemic change to increase women's

Globally, male leaders outnumber female leaders four to one, despite women comprising half the population. Leveraging data can identify pathways and drive systemic change to increase women's representation in leadership roles.

Gwen Young, an international development specialist and attorney, has dedicated her career to humanitarian relief, human rights, and women's empowerment. She has developed guidelines for gender-based violence and trained women in advocacy and economic empowerment globally, often in conflict zones.

As Director of the Wilson Center’s Global Women’s Leadership Initiative, Gwen aims for 50% women in public-service leadership worldwide by 2050. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Pyone Thet Thet Kyaw, founder of Virya Myanmar, urges us to consider the ethical journey of our clothing. Her Yangon-based brand champions ethical fashion and empowers young women from

Pyone Thet Thet Kyaw, founder of Virya Myanmar, urges us to consider the ethical journey of our clothing. Her Yangon-based brand champions ethical fashion and empowers young women from underprivileged backgrounds. Pyone's passion for a socially conscious business originated from witnessing exploitation in the industry at a young age, driving her to create Virya.

Prior to entrepreneurship, Pyone spent over a decade in development, including a role as Governance Adviser at UKAid. She is also a Jeanne Sauve Scholar and a Chevening Scholar. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

We are reallocating advertising funds from traditional channels to digital platforms. This shift is driven by the fact that 60% of ticket sales now originate from our website and social media,

We are reallocating advertising funds from traditional channels to digital platforms. This shift is driven by the fact that 60% of ticket sales now originate from our website and social media, especially Facebook, which has a broad demographic reach.

However, Mr. Kaiser highlights an overlooked area: institutional marketing. This vital component requires explicit and systematic implementation to be effective.

Southern California mountain lions are facing extinction due to a critical lack of habitat connectivity. This isolation severely threatens their survival.

An immediate highway crossing

Southern California mountain lions are facing extinction due to a critical lack of habitat connectivity. This isolation severely threatens their survival.

An immediate highway crossing mandate from state lawmakers is essential to address this crisis and ensure the species' future.

Learn more at SaveCaliforniaLions.org.

Written and directed by Anaya Dominique Martin, this story introduces Erica, a young woman on a routine grocery trip.

However, a seemingly mundane act of using plastic bags for her

Written and directed by Anaya Dominique Martin, this story introduces Erica, a young woman on a routine grocery trip.

However, a seemingly mundane act of using plastic bags for her groceries takes a sinister turn, leading to an unexpected, dark outcome.

Theophilus Delali Dumenyo, a Young Forest Champion from Ghana, credits the FAO elearning Academy for significantly enhancing his technical knowledge in

Theophilus Delali Dumenyo, a Young Forest Champion from Ghana, credits the FAO elearning Academy for significantly enhancing his technical knowledge in forest monitoring and biodiversity conservation. The digital badges he earned strengthened his professional profile, opened opportunities for partnerships with NGOs, and supported his work empowering smallholder farmers.

He highlights the global importance of free, accessible learning for young professionals. Learn more at the FAO website, subscribe on YouTube, or follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo.

Victor Davila founded EcoRyders, a series of summer workshops that make environmental and health education engaging for youth through skateboarding. Participants build their own skateboards while

Victor Davila founded EcoRyders, a series of summer workshops that make environmental and health education engaging for youth through skateboarding. Participants build their own skateboards while learning about pressing local environmental issues. EcoRyders addresses high youth obesity rates and public transportation challenges in the community.

Davila received the Brower Youth Award. This award recognizes North Americans aged 13 to 22 who demonstrate outstanding leadership on projects with positive environmental and social impact.

Angela Bates and Karla Grant explored the initial years of the Indigenous boarding program at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill.

They met the young men who were excelling, making the most

Angela Bates and Karla Grant explored the initial years of the Indigenous boarding program at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill.

They met the young men who were excelling, making the most of the educational and personal growth opportunities provided by the program.

The Celestial Guide to Sustainability explores how sky rhythms—sun, moon, stars, and seasons—have long guided human life and sustainable practices. Ancient communities relied on these patterns

The Celestial Guide to Sustainability explores how sky rhythms—sun, moon, stars, and seasons—have long guided human life and sustainable practices. Ancient communities relied on these patterns for agriculture and time. Reconnecting can inspire more balanced living.

Obuli Chandran R is the Founder/CEO of Mango Education (est. 2016), promoting experiential STEM learning to develop young problem-solvers. An award-winning educator in astronomy, physics, and math, he is passionate about science communication and youth engagement.

He inspires curiosity through stargazing, interactive courses, and outreach, blending field experiences with scientific concepts. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.