Fourteen-year-old Asha O'Reilly encourages families to adopt meatless dinners as a positive collective climate action. She addresses Americans' strong association with meat, advocating for simple

Fourteen-year-old Asha O'Reilly encourages families to adopt meatless dinners as a positive collective climate action. She addresses Americans' strong association with meat, advocating for simple changes at the dinner table to combat the macro-level impacts of industrial meat production.

Asha, a 9th-grade expert on the meat industry, delivered a TEDx talk on this topic, empowering families to be part of the solution. Learn more about TEDx events: https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Inspired by Belgium's widespread bike use to combat carbon emissions, 14-year-old Sophia Engelen advocates for integrating bicycles into American community-level climate initiatives. She urges

Inspired by Belgium's widespread bike use to combat carbon emissions, 14-year-old Sophia Engelen advocates for integrating bicycles into American community-level climate initiatives. She urges Americans and city planners to prioritize cycling as a vital tool for green transportation.

A ninth-grade advocate, Engelen delivered a TEDx talk comparing Europe's bike-oriented societies with the changes needed locally to reduce carbon emissions. This independently organized event followed the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Park, an 11th-grade naturalist and activist, delivers a poignant TEDx talk. Drawing from her childhood fascination with nature, she reflects on humanity's destructive

Sixteen-year-old Jessica Park, an 11th-grade naturalist and activist, delivers a poignant TEDx talk. Drawing from her childhood fascination with nature, she reflects on humanity's destructive impact and the potential loss of natural wonders for future generations.

As a spokesperson for human rights and climate change, Park passionately expresses her concern that upcoming generations might miss the magic she experiences outdoors. Her talk serves as both a eulogy for past joys and a call to action. Learn more about TEDx events.

Seventeen-year-old Naomi Young is a powerful advocate for refugees facing displacement and cultural assimilation. She challenges Gen Z to shift their mindset, viewing immigrants as neighbors

Seventeen-year-old Naomi Young is a powerful advocate for refugees facing displacement and cultural assimilation. She challenges Gen Z to shift their mindset, viewing immigrants as neighbors rather than strangers, especially in anticipation of future climate migrations.

An eleventh-grader, Naomi has actively supported Syrian refugee resettlement since eighth grade. Her TEDx talk highlights mass migration issues, aiming to transform public perceptions of refugees from "other" to "neighbors." This talk was delivered at a locally organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Gabriel Miller, 15, presents research indicating that increased climate change information can lead to public inaction rather than action. His 2019 study suggests that a saturated public has

Gabriel Miller, 15, presents research indicating that increased climate change information can lead to public inaction rather than action. His 2019 study suggests that a saturated public has become overwhelmed over the past decade.

An 11th-grade Mock Trial Team leader, Miller conducts social science research for community organizations. He shared these findings in a TEDx talk, an independently organized event following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Fifteen-year-old So Sato from Japan is concerned about rising sea levels and their impact on his country and other unprepared nations. He questions how his generation will bear the future costs

Fifteen-year-old So Sato from Japan is concerned about rising sea levels and their impact on his country and other unprepared nations. He questions how his generation will bear the future costs and challenges of coastal flooding.

In his TEDx talk, Sato highlights the experiences of Japanese citizens facing recent natural disasters and explores solutions for safety. This independently organized event provides a platform for local communities to discuss critical issues. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Seventeen-year-old ski champion Erik Hennenfent connects climate change to the devastation of ski communities and fears its impact on competitive and recreational skiing. He highlights how warming

Seventeen-year-old ski champion Erik Hennenfent connects climate change to the devastation of ski communities and fears its impact on competitive and recreational skiing. He highlights how warming temperatures threaten the natural beauty of winter snow and the future of his sport.

Erik's TEDx talk, independently organized but following the TED format, explores these impacts and discusses how communities can fight back. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Sofia Statsny, a 13-year-old climate activist and competitive skater, advocates for reducing material consumption. She shares her personal journey of curbing overconsumption, particularly focusing

Sofia Statsny, a 13-year-old climate activist and competitive skater, advocates for reducing material consumption. She shares her personal journey of curbing overconsumption, particularly focusing on clothing expenditures.

Her TEDx talk highlights the importance of consumers reducing their spending on goods. This talk, part of an independently organized TEDx event, encourages a shift away from excessive consumerism. Learn more about TEDx events here.

Fifteen-year-old Benjamin D’Amico proposes capital market solutions for climate change. In his TEDxRyeNeckHigh talk, he argues that investor assets can fund the estimated $14 trillion in

Fifteen-year-old Benjamin D’Amico proposes capital market solutions for climate change. In his TEDxRyeNeckHigh talk, he argues that investor assets can fund the estimated $14 trillion in pollution reductions needed to meet the IPCC’s 2030 deadline, ensuring a habitable planet and stable commerce.

D'Amico, a 10th grader, also urges colleges to re-allocate endowment funds from fossil fuels into green buildings and technologies that reduce carbon pollution.

Learn more about TEDx events here.