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Disaster recovery lawyer Colette Pichon Battle, for instance, discusses the urgent crisis of climate migration. She warns of over 180 million people displaced by 2100, urging radical economic and social restructuring, collective resilience, and human rights advancement to address this global challenge.

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Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as

Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as humans—as a crucial step to protect these vital resources and transform our valuation of them.

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Aalto University researchers demonstrated a future for clothing by creating a scarf from organic cotton waste, worn by French President Emmanuel Macron and Finland's First Lady. This innovation

Aalto University researchers demonstrated a future for clothing by creating a scarf from organic cotton waste, worn by French President Emmanuel Macron and Finland's First Lady. This innovation highlights the potential to transform waste into delightful fabrics.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, accelerates the transition to a circular economy. As a global thought leader, the Foundation works across business, government, and academia to put the circular economy on the agenda.

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Dr. Katrin Schuhen and her team at Wasser 3.0 (www.wasserdreinull.com) offer a groundbreaking, sustainable approach to remove micropollutants from

Dr. Katrin Schuhen and her team at Wasser 3.0 (www.wasserdreinull.com) offer a groundbreaking, sustainable approach to remove micropollutants from water. Since 2012, their interdisciplinary expertise has developed cost-effective solutions to eliminate microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and other contaminants.

These flexible methods improve water quality and protect ecosystems globally. A pilot plant in Germany has successfully removed microplastics from urban wastewater since 2019. Dr. Schuhen, with a background in polymer chemistry, is driven by a mission to prevent micropollutants from entering our environment and bodies. This talk was given at a TEDx event; learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

The tourism industry's significant environmental footprint often places responsibility solely on consumers. This talk challenges the myth that environmentally responsible hotels cannot be

The tourism industry's significant environmental footprint often places responsibility solely on consumers. This talk challenges the myth that environmentally responsible hotels cannot be profitable, highlighting clear, implementable solutions to issues like "overtourism" in places such as Venice and Bali.

Sean Nino, an expert in sustainable tourism and environmental property development, co-founded Eco Mantra to help developers save resources and reduce costs. He also drives the Merah Putih Hijau movement, establishing community-owned material management facilities in Bali. Sean's passion for sustainable systems, honed after returning to Bali, was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Spending 90% of our time indoors negatively impacts health more than diet or exercise. Hexagro Urban Farming, an Italian startup, addresses this by creating a modular, nature-inspired system.

Spending 90% of our time indoors negatively impacts health more than diet or exercise. Hexagro Urban Farming, an Italian startup, addresses this by creating a modular, nature-inspired system. Mimicking honeybee hives and tree structures, their solution transforms interior spaces into beautiful gardens, increasing access to healthy food.

Hexagro's automated indoor garden is modular, scalable, and utilizes high-pressure aeroponics, LED horticulture lighting, and environmental sensors. Join this session, streamed via Restream.io, to discover the first automated indoor garden designed to deliver abundance for everyone.

Former British Petroleum CEO John Browne states that BP initiated significant efforts to shift its focus towards renewable energy. These steps were designed to "change mindsets" within the

Former British Petroleum CEO John Browne states that BP initiated significant efforts to shift its focus towards renewable energy. These steps were designed to "change mindsets" within the company.

Browne further argues that BP was a pioneer in this transition, being one of the first oil companies to embrace a more renewable energy-centric approach.

Plastic pollution poses a severe environmental threat. Plastic packaging constitutes nearly half of global plastic waste, much of it single-use. This plastic can take up to a thousand years to

Plastic pollution poses a severe environmental threat. Plastic packaging constitutes nearly half of global plastic waste, much of it single-use. This plastic can take up to a thousand years to decompose, entering our food systems and projected to outweigh fish in oceans by 2050.

Ecoware confronts this challenge by producing 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging. Made from agricultural waste, their affordable and sustainable tableware, packaging, and medical products offer an alternative to single-use plastics.

Learn how Ecoware achieved this and if their model can be replicated in a session.

Five years ago, Lactips pioneered the world's first environmentally friendly plastic, crafted from industrial casein and natural additives. This 100% biosourced, biodegradable material boasts

Five years ago, Lactips pioneered the world's first environmentally friendly plastic, crafted from industrial casein and natural additives. This 100% biosourced, biodegradable material boasts specialty plastic properties, including gas barrier, water solubility, and edibility.

Its unique, patented technology offers a significant opportunity to transform non-biodegradable flexible packaging and substitute single-use plastics in detergency, food, and building applications.

Explore Lactips' journey, scalability, and challenges with founder Marie-Hélène Gramatikoff. Watch the session here.