Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our

Supermarkets, controlled by a few retailers, offer global food at low prices but contribute to consumer disconnection, overconsumption, and resource waste. This highlights critical issues in our food systems.

Dr. Emma Campbell, a Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, focuses on sustainable relationships between people, food, and place. She uses design and systems-thinking to address these complex problems.

Currently, Emma works on the Innovate UK-funded Ideal Home project with Moy Park. This initiative aims to redesign poultry infrastructure to boost productivity, enhance animal welfare, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. Her talk was given at a TEDx event.

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields

Technology is vital for sustainable agriculture, especially in water conservation. Techniques like drip irrigation precisely deliver water, while hydroponics recycles every drop, boosting yields ten-fold and strengthening plants. The focus is on "right-tech," not just high or low, paving the way for autonomous farms.

Sachin, CEO of Simply Fresh Private Limited, exemplifies this innovation. His team successfully combined hydroponic soil-less farming with AI to create "Farm in A Box" (FiAB), India's largest state-of-the-art precision farm. This transformative approach was shared at a TEDx event.

Dr. Jasmine Marcelin, an infectious diseases expert and frontline healthcare hero, highlights the profound exhaustion and emotional toll COVID-19 has taken on medical staff and other essential

Dr. Jasmine Marcelin, an infectious diseases expert and frontline healthcare hero, highlights the profound exhaustion and emotional toll COVID-19 has taken on medical staff and other essential workers. While healthcare workers perform their daily duties heroically, the pandemic has decimated their energy and well-being.

Marcelin argues that genuine appreciation extends beyond gifts; it requires everyone to step up, combat the virus, and reduce its spread to alleviate the burden on frontline personnel. An Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, she is a fierce advocate for health equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion, and a prominent leader within the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

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

Collective action, driven by positive incentives, is key to tackling climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. In his TEDx Talk, Mauro Di Benedetto explores how incentives can foster more

Collective action, driven by positive incentives, is key to tackling climate change and ensuring a sustainable future. In his TEDx Talk, Mauro Di Benedetto explores how incentives can foster more sustainable lifestyles.

Mauro, a serial entrepreneur specializing in sustainability and digital innovation, is co-founder and CEO of Kiri Technologies, which incentivizes sustainable behaviors via a digital coin. He also developed the automotive industry's first green incentive system with Stellantis and advises multinational companies on innovative sustainability. He holds an MSc from IE Business School and a BSc from Bocconi University.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Viral Shah, an Indian computer scientist and co-founder/CEO of Julia Computing, highlights how computation, particularly his Julia Language, can solve major climate change issues. Julia, a

Viral Shah, an Indian computer scientist and co-founder/CEO of Julia Computing, highlights how computation, particularly his Julia Language, can solve major climate change issues. Julia, a high-impact language, defies the notion that productivity and performance are mutually exclusive in programming. He encourages students to use computation for social impact and global problem-solving.

Shah's contributions extend to the Aadhaar Project and co-authoring "Rebooting India." His work on the Julia Language earned him the 2019 J. H. Wilkinson Prize, and he received the 2013 SETWG award for co-creating Circuitscape. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Kayson's lifelong passion for nature, especially marine life, began in childhood. During university, he deepened his understanding of marine ecology and invertebrates as a research assistant at

Kayson's lifelong passion for nature, especially marine life, began in childhood. During university, he deepened his understanding of marine ecology and invertebrates as a research assistant at The Swire Institute of Marine Sciences (SWIMS), HKU. He now works at a local environmental education and conservation NGO, aiming to inspire others to learn about and preserve nature.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community using the TED conference format. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Maritime transportation emits a billion tonnes of CO2 annually, facing new IMO regulations to cut emissions by 50% by 2050. Traditional electric boats struggle with limited range due to water

Maritime transportation emits a billion tonnes of CO2 annually, facing new IMO regulations to cut emissions by 50% by 2050. Traditional electric boats struggle with limited range due to water density, hindering industry innovation.

This talk introduces a revolutionary boat class, combining America’s Cup hydrofoiling, Formula One electric drivetrains, and aerospace flight control. Hydrofoils lift the hull, reducing drag by over 90% and dramatically extending range. This technology promises to revolutionize maritime transport with improved comfort, quiet operation, and zero wake.

Katrina, an aeronautical engineer, leads efforts at Artemis Technologies and the Belfast Maritime Consortium to develop these zero-emission passenger ferries. This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Engineering must evolve to address complex global challenges like climate change. We need a new generation of "Zero Carbon Engineers" who can blend creativity, systems thinking, and behavioral

Engineering must evolve to address complex global challenges like climate change. We need a new generation of "Zero Carbon Engineers" who can blend creativity, systems thinking, and behavioral science to develop solutions that balance societal and natural needs. This talk explores their importance and essential skills.

David Rooney, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, directs the Sustainable Energy Research Group and Bryden Centre. His research focuses on sustainable energy and materials, and he advises industry and government on Zero Carbon technologies. He also holds the position of Dean of Internationalisation and Reputation for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, with extensive international experience.

This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Rapid decarbonization of Western lifestyles is essential to avoid catastrophic climate change. This talk, based on the EU-funded CityZEN project, outlines a methodology to engage communities in

Rapid decarbonization of Western lifestyles is essential to avoid catastrophic climate change. This talk, based on the EU-funded CityZEN project, outlines a methodology to engage communities in envisioning a shared, carbon-free future. By visualizing individual carbon footprints, design interventions can transform consumption across urban space, mobility, and energy, creating bio-diverse, prosperous, and connected neighborhoods.

Greg Keeffe, Professor of Sustainable Architecture at Queens University Belfast, is an academic and urban designer with over 30 years' experience in sustainability. He develops innovative solutions for urban revitalization and theoretical hypotheses for our future existence. This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash

Motivated by the disparity between advanced deforestation technology and stagnant tree planting methods, Bryce Jones founded Flash Forest. As Canada's first drone reforestation company, Flash Forest aims to create a practical, scalable solution to accelerate global reforestation and address the climate crisis.

Flash Forest's mission is to maximize carbon sequestration and restore ecosystems worldwide. CEO Bryce Jones envisions planting one billion trees by 2028, with continued efforts beyond this ambitious goal.

Bryce leads Flash Forest from Toronto, Ontario. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.