Mahina Paishon-Duarte is co-founder and CEO of Waiwai Collective, a regenerative urban oasis (kīpuka) fostering community, culture, and commerce. As a social entrepreneur, her mission is to

Mahina Paishon-Duarte is co-founder and CEO of Waiwai Collective, a regenerative urban oasis (kīpuka) fostering community, culture, and commerce. As a social entrepreneur, her mission is to catalyze lasting positive change for Hawaiʻi within one generation.

She previously served as founding executive director of Paepae o HeÊ»eia, the first modern Hawaiian fishpond, developing groundbreaking ʻāina-based education. Mahina also co-authored the ʻĀina Aloha Economic Futures Declaration, advocating for a resilient economy rooted in ʻāina aloha—a deep love for HawaiÊ»i’s communities and natural environments.

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

Dr. Katie Kamelamela, born and raised on Oahu, is passionate about relationships with Hawaii's forests. She helps communities, agencies, and non-profits develop strategies for long-term,

Dr. Katie Kamelamela, born and raised on Oahu, is passionate about relationships with Hawaii's forests. She helps communities, agencies, and non-profits develop strategies for long-term, practice-based goals through partnerships. Her vision, from her University of Hawaii Botany degree, is "Hawaii practices on Hawaii landscapes," linking local climate action to our connection with the land.

With diverse island climates, Dr. Kamelamela integrates community needs with policy to support understanding and management of forest-gathered resources. This empowers cultivators, managers, and consumers, recognizing the cultural and economic value of these practices.

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Global access to clean water is at a tipping point. Increasing pollution degrades freshwater sources, exposing millions to unsafe water; 25% of Americans drink from systems not meeting current

Global access to clean water is at a tipping point. Increasing pollution degrades freshwater sources, exposing millions to unsafe water; 25% of Americans drink from systems not meeting current safety regulations.

Bryan Eagle, CEO of Glanris (a manufacturer of sustainable water filtration media), addresses this scarcity. He discusses actionable ways to reuse wastewater for potable and non-potable uses, and to find more economical methods for ocean desalination.

Eagle, who previously founded Skywire and helped launch the Discovery Channel, shared these insights at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has commenced work on its new headquarters, The Entopia Building, at 1 Regent Street, Cambridge. This retrofitted 1930s

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has commenced work on its new headquarters, The Entopia Building, at 1 Regent Street, Cambridge. This retrofitted 1930s Telephone Exchange will become a world-first ultra-low carbon sustainable office, setting new benchmarks for energy use, emissions, and user wellbeing.

Over the next 10 months, this visionary project will transform the building into a sustainability hub. It will house CISL's Cambridge staff, serve as a dynamic virtual hub for its global network, and feature a dedicated Accelerator to support small businesses and start-ups.

The Entopia Building embodies the vision of CISL Founder Director Dame Polly Courtice, who has championed sustainability leadership for over 30 years.

Overfishing, a critical issue often overlooked, significantly impacts our daily lives and contributes to Earth's destruction. As a student exploring the ocean, Evelyn is deeply concerned about its

Overfishing, a critical issue often overlooked, significantly impacts our daily lives and contributes to Earth's destruction. As a student exploring the ocean, Evelyn is deeply concerned about its future. Documentaries revealed the harsh truth: our oceans are dying, and so are we.

Evelyn aims to raise awareness about this detrimental problem, fostering a more empathetic society that cares for marine life.

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

Bernard Eng's sustainability journey began with planting a tree in a peat swamp, sparking a passion that led him from grassroots environmental work to international policymaking. Today, he is a

Bernard Eng's sustainability journey began with planting a tree in a peat swamp, sparking a passion that led him from grassroots environmental work to international policymaking. Today, he is a sustainability entrepreneur, transforming environmental challenges into business opportunities.

An alumnus of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bernard will share insights on "The Future of Sustainability and Entrepreneurship" at Inspiring Futures 2021. This talk was originally presented at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx here.

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