Niranjan Dev Bharadwaj's TEDxGariaED talk, "Going Beyond," advocated for transforming India's education system from memorization to creative, practical, and holistic development. He stressed

Niranjan Dev Bharadwaj's TEDxGariaED talk, "Going Beyond," advocated for transforming India's education system from memorization to creative, practical, and holistic development. He stressed viewing education as a critical strategic investment, potentially with international collaboration, to achieve world-class standards. This focus on access, equity, quality, and skill development is vital for India's accelerated national progress.

Niranjan, an author and environmentalist, researches and blogs for UNICEF's Voices of Youth. He advises the Global Foundation for Advancement of Environment and Human Wellness. Among India's youngest speakers at Sahitya Akademi, he has received multiple environmental leadership awards. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on

David Helvarg's "50 Ways to Save the Ocean" program, from the Blue Frontier Campaign, empowers individuals to protect our oceans. We've developed teaching guides for grades 9-12, featured on National Geographic's Ocean Education website, to inspire the next generation of activists. His book is available on Amazon.

We are creating K-2 lesson plans, and funding is vital to complete them, expand educator outreach, and enable presentations by Helvarg and cartoonist Jim Toomey (creator of Sherman's Lagoon).

The Blue Frontier Campaign leads efforts to protect our oceans, coasts, and dependent communities. Support our mission via our crowdfunding page.

Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of *The Lean Startup*, will discuss his upcoming book, *Incorruptible*. He posits that all commercial and civic infrastructure, though

Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of *The Lean Startup*, will discuss his upcoming book, *Incorruptible*. He posits that all commercial and civic infrastructure, though seemingly immutable, can be reinvented. Ries will explore how founders and leaders can build incorruptible organizations designed to last for decades and tangibly support human flourishing.

His Long Now Talk, facilitated by Denise Hearn, will delve into architecting accountability and governance mechanisms that outlive their creators and remain resilient across generations. Ries emphasizes imagining institutions future generations will thank us for, ensuring today's organizational choices become liberating structures rather than inherited constraints. His new book, *Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad…and How Great Companies Stay Great*, is available May 28, 2026.

Bioneers Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies interviews David Rothenberg, an eco-musician, author, philosopher, and poet. Rothenberg shares insights from his remarkable, multi-faceted life and unique

Bioneers Senior Producer J.P. Harpignies interviews David Rothenberg, an eco-musician, author, philosopher, and poet. Rothenberg shares insights from his remarkable, multi-faceted life and unique career.

A professor of philosophy and music at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rothenberg specializes in animal sounds as music. This composer and jazz musician explores other species by making music with them, earning him the title "interspecies musician."

His 2011 book, *Survival of the Beautiful: Art, Science and Evolution*, examines beauty's intrinsic role in life and evolution. It was praised by *Nature* for covering topics from camouflage to art's profound impact on science.

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a vital biodiversity hotspot and the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystem, faces an existential threat. The proposed Twin Pines titanium mine plans

The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, a vital biodiversity hotspot and the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystem, faces an existential threat. The proposed Twin Pines titanium mine plans to extract 1.4 million gallons of water daily, endangering its 50 mammal species, dozens of reptiles, 37 amphibian species, and critical migratory bird habitats.

Act now to protect this natural wonder, originally established by President Roosevelt. Sign the Center for Biological Diversity's petition to stop this destructive project: Sign the Petition. The Center, a 501c3 nonprofit, uses science and law to secure a future for all species by protecting essential lands, waters, and climate. Learn more at biologicaldiversity.org.

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated management strategies designed to achieve environmental and economic

Green Plans are comprehensive, integrated management strategies designed to achieve environmental and economic sustainability, replacing traditional single-issue policies.

These plans have been implemented worldwide, including New Zealand, the Netherlands, and other European Union countries. Advocate Huey Johnson has introduced them to parts of the United States, believing they are crucial for managing Climate Change.

The Netherlands' National Environmental Policy Plan (NEPP), adopted in 1989, is the longest-running example. Despite facing severe environmental problems like congestion and heavy industry, the country achieved significant recovery in under 20 years through its implementation.

Dive into Earth’s oceans with *Hostile Planet*, a beautifully filmed series showcasing animals adapting to extreme environments. Hosted by survivalist Bear Grylls, the show reveals epic stories

Dive into Earth’s oceans with *Hostile Planet*, a beautifully filmed series showcasing animals adapting to extreme environments. Hosted by survivalist Bear Grylls, the show reveals epic stories of survival on our fast-changing planet.

Watch the full season on Disney+, or stream other National Geographic content on Hulu, the NGTV app, or ABC app. Subscribe to Nat Geo on YouTube for more episodes and follow them on social media for updates.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for climate change assessment. Established in

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the leading international body for climate change assessment. Established in 1988 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), its mission is to provide a clear scientific view on climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. The UN General Assembly endorsed its formation.

The IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report, "Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability," was published on March 31, 2014.

During SF Climate Week, Climate One hosted 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize winners Laurene Allen and Carlos Mallo Molina. These inspiring leaders protect their communities from powerful

During SF Climate Week, Climate One hosted 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize winners Laurene Allen and Carlos Mallo Molina. These inspiring leaders protect their communities from powerful interests, often at great personal risk. Join Co-Host Greg Dalton to explore their extraordinary actions.

Carlos Mallo Molina led a campaign to stop Fonsalía Port construction, canceled in October 2021. The terminal threatened a 170,000-acre marine protected area in Tenerife, home to sea turtles, whales, and sharks. He now envisions a marine conservation and education center.

Laurene Allen protected New England families from PFAS-contaminated drinking water. Her campaign pressured an industrial giant, responsible for toxic "forever chemicals," to close in May 2024, ending over 20 years of pollution.

Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses have received artificial nests to combat declining breeding success, a consequence of warming air temperatures. Scientists placed aerated concrete and mudbrick

Dozens of Tasmanian shy albatrosses have received artificial nests to combat declining breeding success, a consequence of warming air temperatures. Scientists placed aerated concrete and mudbrick nests on Bass Strait’s Albatross Island, where birds struggle to find enough natural nesting material. These artificial nests provide a stable environment, boosting breeding success by 20% compared to natural nests.

For more details on this conservation effort, read the National Geographic article: Shy Albatross Make Artificial Nests Their Own—Giving Scientists Hope for Their Species, and watch the video: Artificial Nests Helping the Shy Albatross Battle Climate Change.