Water is critical for life. It’s also the regulator of our climate. As floods and droughts plague the world, a new understanding of the dynamics of water and its cycles is urgently needed. This is

Water is critical for life. It’s also the regulator of our climate. As floods and droughts plague the world, a new understanding of the dynamics of water and its cycles is urgently needed. This is the message of the beautiful new film, WATER IS LOVE . Watch it and sign up for free access to the online summit, Aug, 1-4 , 2024 https://www.waterislovefilm.org/what-does-water-want To bring back ecological integrity, and to grow food, #HydrologicalCycles must be restored, and rivers revitalized to nuture the land. By putting water at the center of restoration, and by teaching young people how to work with the land , communites can hope for a better future even as the climate crisis worsens. A post capitalist infrastructure is being created in autonomous bioregions like Tamera, where a change in consciousness is underway, reconnecting humans with the earth and with each other. Introducing the film are Martin Winiecki, Co-writer of Water is Love and Leader of the Institute for Global Peacework at the #Tamera Peace, Research, and Education Center in Portugal and Project Manager, and Co-Creator, Isabel Rosa Zabou. Hosted by Dale Walkonen Edited by Mike Coe Thumbnail, Eric Dehais Learn more about Tamera https://www.tamera.org/ for more about the film https://www.waterislovefilm.org/ animation segment https://www.waterislovefilm.org/animation For more information about #ClimateChange, visit the FacingFuture Library at https://facingfuture.earth/library.

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What does it mean to be a “real adult”? As a former dean of freshmen at Stanford University and the New York Times-bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American, author

What does it mean to be a “real adult”? As a former dean of freshmen at Stanford University and the New York Times-bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American, author Lythcott-Haims has spent her career helping young adults pursue their goals. In her new book Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, Lythcott-Haims provides compassionate and practical guidance on how to navigate the wonders and challenges of adult life, from finding a fulfilling career to gaining the confidence to understand what’s most important. Join Lythcott-Haims at INFORUM to discuss how becoming an adult might seem scary, but the process can be exciting and rewarding. NOTES Our thanks to Marcus Bookstore in Oakland for fulfilling book orders. TUE, APR 20 / 6:00 PM PDT SPEAKERS Julie Lythcott-Haims Author, Your Turn: How to Be an Adult Darnell Moore Author, No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black and Free in America—Moderator -www.commonwealthclub.org/covid19support -Subscribe for more Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/commonwealthclub -Upcoming events: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events -Become a Member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership -Donate Now: https://support.commonwealthclub.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298 -Watch & Listen https://www.commonwealthclub.org/watch-listen -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonwealthclub/ -Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwclub/ -Twitter https://twitter.com/cwclub

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Grace unexpectedly became the primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age. Her talk explores the importance of preparation and support to help transform the often-arduous caregiving journey

Grace unexpectedly became the primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age. Her talk explores the importance of preparation and support to help transform the often-arduous caregiving journey into a meaningful and fulfilling experience. Passionate about social impact, she founded Agewhale, a start-up to transform elderly care through innovative solutions. From Grace’s first-hand experience, she offers valuable guidance for navigating the often overlooked yet inevitable part of end of life. After graduating in Social Sciences from the University of Hong Kong, Grace joined an ambitious social enterprise, Fair Employment Agency, with the mission to end the forced labor of migrant domestic workers. At 26, she stepped into the role of General Manager to lead the organization through the turbulent 3-year COVID-19 pandemic. Raised by her grandparents, she has always had a special connection with older adults. Through providing care to her grandparents in their final years, she has firsthand experience of the challenges faced by family caregivers. Earlier this year, she founded Agewhale, a start-up to transform elderly care through innovative solutions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is a familiar mantra, however, efforts to help the environment have been primarily focused on recycling. Recycling, although beneficial, comes with its own carbon

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is a familiar mantra, however, efforts to help the environment have been primarily focused on recycling. Recycling, although beneficial, comes with its own carbon footprint. Siva Visvesvaran wants us to promote ways to rethink what we do with our waste and find creative ways to reduce and reuse. Siva develops new solutions to existing environmental problems. He has developed numerous innovations to improve everyday recycling including the Linear Water Storage system for his school, which enables rainwater to be stored in a fraction of the space usually required. Siva is currently studying electrical engineering, and hopes it will allow him to deliver more sustainable and affordable sources of energy to developing countries. In addition, he is the co-founder of a social enterprise called Project Paplet. The organization set up a ‘Reuse Initiative’ which takes paper already used on one side and turns it into booklets. The booklets are donated to 50 refugee schools throughout Malaysia through the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. Since its launch in 2016, it has saved around 5 tons of paper. Siva is also an associate fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society and one of the 60 Queen’s Young Leader of 2018 bestowed by HM Queen Elizabeth II. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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The average person has a misguided perception of climate change. We are oblivious to the reality of the dire condition our Earth is in. What is even more frightening is the inaction of individuals in

The average person has a misguided perception of climate change. We are oblivious to the reality of the dire condition our Earth is in. What is even more frightening is the inaction of individuals in power: governments and big corporations. “The need of the hour is not for people to know about the problem, it’s for them to understand the problem.” Mr. Abhiir Bhalla implores that awareness alone is no longer the requirement. We need to take action. He calls for the adoption of simple measures that we as global citizens must take to alleviate our impact on the Earth. Abhiir Bhalla is a dynamic individual. Tired of enduring the high air pollution levels in his hometown Delhi, he began his journey as a young environmentalist making waves around the world. He works as the Director of Operations and Community Engagement at Care for Air, a non-profit organization working on air pollution. He has been named ‘Friend of The Tiger’ by the National Tiger Conservation Authority of India. Recently, he also represented India as one of the five international youth environmentalists chosen from around the world to interact with the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and Sir David Attenborough on BBC World News and BBC World Service. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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This talk was delivered at TEDxGariaED under the theme "Going Beyond" According to Niranjan, Going Beyond in education system means our education must be all round developer. It must be based on

This talk was delivered at TEDxGariaED under the theme "Going Beyond" According to Niranjan, Going Beyond in education system means our education must be all round developer. It must be based on creative rather than memorizing. Practical or Visualize education must be promoted. It is time that India began viewing school education as a critical strategic investment and gave it the status of a vital infrastructure project. As all in-country efforts have failed, we should go in for a radical overhaul of our educational infrastructure with the help of countries that have an amazing record in providing quality school education — Finland, for instance. We can surely afford to pay for that. By ensuring students get a world-class education over the next few decades, India will be well on its way towards becoming a developed nation sooner than expected. Thus, access, equity, and quality, this is one aspect of education. The second aspect of education is skill development. Thus, skill development, access, equity and quality, these pillars are equally needed in all the three sectors. I am Niranjan Dev Bharadwaj, an Indian Author of the book “Environmental Ethics and India’s Perspective on Environment” which was published and released at the World Book Fair 2018, Pragati Maidan , New Delhi (ISBN :978-81-237-8142-6).The book is published by National Book Trust, India (NBT), Ministry of Human Resource Development , Government of India.( One of the youngest authors whose book is published by Government of India.) Presenty, I work as a Distinguished Advisor for Global Foundation for Advancement of Environment and Human Wellness.[ https://www.globalfoundation.org.in/distinguished- advisors.php ] I am also an Environmentalist, Researcher ,Environmental Chemist, Blogger,who writes for UNICEF'S online portal , Voices of Youth,theenvironmentalblog.org and Urunji Child Care Trust. I am also one of the youngest speakers to speak at the biggest and the most prestigious literary stage of India ; Sahitya Akademi, National Academy of Letters, New Delhi in the recently organized symposium on “Concept of Cleanliness in Ancient Texts”. Moreover, I have given talks on Ecological issues in Iran, Thailand, Nepal, Uzbekistan and various regional places in India..The Junior Chamber International {JCI}, Madhya Pradesh [Gwalior] has awarded me : the “Outstanding Young Person Award for Environmental Leadership” in the year 2019. Recently,I was awarded the "Young Leader Award-2021 for Environmental and Sustainable Development" by Enlighten-world Foundation, Bangladesh I hold a bachelors degree in Honors and Distinction in Chemical Engineering from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh ,India. Besides, my research papers (more than 10) have been published in several international journals. I have keen interests in teaching and researching on issues related to the environment, environmental governance and development for sustainability, making people aware of the protection of Environment and work towards making Earth a better place to live for all. I have been an online volunteer for the United Nations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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The speaker tends to highlight the ongoing climate change and its impact after post-COVID in a new normal. Lian Pin Koh (born 1976 in Singapore) is a conservation scientist based in Singapore. He is

The speaker tends to highlight the ongoing climate change and its impact after post-COVID in a new normal. Lian Pin Koh (born 1976 in Singapore) is a conservation scientist based in Singapore. He is Professor of Conservation Science, Technology and Policy in the Department of Biological Sciences, and Director of the Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions at the National University of Singapore. Koh is the Founding Director of ConservationDrones.org, a non-profit organisation that seeks to introduce drone technology to conservation scientists and practitioners worldwide. He was formerly Chair of Applied Ecology and Conservation at the University of Adelaide, and Vice President of Science Partnerships and Innovation at Conservation International , a non-profit environmental organisation. Throughout his career, Koh has received multiple awards including the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship in 2014, the Swiss National Science Foundation Professorship in 2011, the ETH Fellowship in 2008, and was also named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2013. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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For the villagers of Dindori, India, water is not taken for granted. During the summer many wells dry up, forcing people to walk miles for water. In this case, young girls must climb down as far as

For the villagers of Dindori, India, water is not taken for granted. During the summer many wells dry up, forcing people to walk miles for water. In this case, young girls must climb down as far as 40 feet to fill their buckets. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta Using ropes and small foot holds, accidents are frequent. Once at the bottom, worm-infested water is collected. This village is one of many struggling with limited water supplies, an increasing problem in India and globally. Some predict that by 2030, India’s water demand will be twice the available supply. Read more in "Why These Children Are Forced to Scale a 40-Foot Well" https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/06/india-climbing-well-water-crisis-culture Children in India Climb 40 Foot Well During Water Shortage | National Geographic https://youtu.be/TVBh9BuKP98 National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

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