Leonard Vuylsteke investigates effective ways to tackle 21st-century climate change, advocating for a reinvented approach. Inspired by climate economist Bjørn Lomborg's cost-benefit analysis,

Leonard Vuylsteke investigates effective ways to tackle 21st-century climate change, advocating for a reinvented approach. Inspired by climate economist Bjørn Lomborg's cost-benefit analysis, Vuylsteke believes technology offers the most promising solutions to this complex global challenge.

In his TEDx talk, Vuylsteke presents alternative, technology-focused strategies for climate action. He champions worldwide discussions on modern problems and their solutions, drawing on Lomborg's work to inform his vocal views on the climate debate. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Steve Leonard, CEO of Singularity University (SU), has over 25 years of IT industry experience across Asia and Europe, and senior government roles in Singapore, implementing national innovation

Steve Leonard, CEO of Singularity University (SU), has over 25 years of IT industry experience across Asia and Europe, and senior government roles in Singapore, implementing national innovation programs. SU, a Silicon Valley-based organization (SU.org), empowers leaders to understand future technologies and impact one billion people.

Before SU, Leonard founded SGInnovate, a Singapore government-owned company, launching over 90 deep-tech startups with $50M invested and engaging 35,000 people. He previously led Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority and spent two decades as a global tech executive. He also serves on the boards of Singapore Post and AsiaSat. This talk was given at a TEDx event.