To protect the Amazon Basin's ecosystems and biodiversity from a critical tipping point, new technologies like remote sensing, sensors, drones, and blockchain are vital for understanding

To protect the Amazon Basin's ecosystems and biodiversity from a critical tipping point, new technologies like remote sensing, sensors, drones, and blockchain are vital for understanding deforestation and identifying solutions.

Dr. Robert Muggah outlines five priorities to disrupt crime and corruption, urging governments, businesses, and civil societies to radically re-imagine the Amazon. His vision emphasizes empowering local communities and building a sustainable bio-economy. Muggah is a Senior Consultant for the World Bank and co-founder of Instituto Igarapé, a top-ranked social policy think tank.

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

Kashmala Kakakhel, an expert in international climate finance policy, discusses how climate change will determine tomorrow's winners and losers. With over 14 years of experience, she ensures

Kashmala Kakakhel, an expert in international climate finance policy, discusses how climate change will determine tomorrow's winners and losers. With over 14 years of experience, she ensures climate funding meets developing countries' needs and designs projects for international funds.

Since 2016, Kashmala has advised Pakistan's representative to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board. In 2020, as Lead Co-Chair Advisor for over 130 developing nations, she facilitated the approval of 37 projects totaling US$2.1 billion and led the GCF's Strategic Plan update. Her prior leadership at CDKN also significantly advanced climate finance access and contributed to the UN Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage. She is also an author and TEDx speaker. Learn more at TEDx.

In this talk, Afia Salam, a veteran journalist with four decades of experience, shares her journey as an environment journalist. Her pioneering career includes being Pakistan's first female

In this talk, Afia Salam, a veteran journalist with four decades of experience, shares her journey as an environment journalist. Her pioneering career includes being Pakistan's first female cricket journalist and serving in the first batch of female Air Traffic Controllers.

Afia's diverse background also encompasses 15 years as a creative head in advertising. A LEAD and Australia Awards Fellow, she is deeply engaged in climate change policy advocacy and activism. She currently serves as President of Baanhn Beli, Vice President of Salman Sufi Foundation, and Chair of the Indus Earth Trust Board of Trustees.

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

Philip Booth explores climate change as an inter-generational justice issue, arguing that government debt transfers wealth from younger to older generations. His talk examines the problem's scale,

Philip Booth explores climate change as an inter-generational justice issue, arguing that government debt transfers wealth from younger to older generations. His talk examines the problem's scale, its social and economic impacts using historical examples, and questions potential solutions or if the damage is irreversible.

Professor Booth is Director of Catholic Mission at St. Mary’s, Director of the Vinson Centre, Professor of Economics at University of Buckingham, and Senior Academic Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs. He previously advised the Bank of England and has authored several books.

This TEDx talk, titled 'Climate Change II: Inter-generational Justice & Debt', was presented from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Learn more about TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Emmanuel Dean, a 2018 Colgate University graduate in Economics and Chinese, discovered his passion for sustainability and social entrepreneurship in Shanghai after being inspired by his

Emmanuel Dean, a 2018 Colgate University graduate in Economics and Chinese, discovered his passion for sustainability and social entrepreneurship in Shanghai after being inspired by his sister.

He founded Boomi to simplify sustainability and empower daily positive impact. As China's first zero-waste e-commerce platform, Boomi hosts over 30 local purpose-driven brands, offering zero-waste products, information, and services.

Boomi is dedicated to its Boomi Forest Initiative, donating 8.8% of its revenue to plant trees in Inner Mongolia. This talk was delivered at a TEDxNYUShanghaiSalon, an independently organized local event. Learn more at TEDx.

The world generates over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste annually, leading to severe health, safety, and environmental issues. Marcela Godoy is dedicated to finding sustainable solutions,

The world generates over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste annually, leading to severe health, safety, and environmental issues. Marcela Godoy is dedicated to finding sustainable solutions, teaching "Re-Made in China" at New York University Shanghai.

Through her course, Godoy guides students to rethink waste, exploring sustainable design and technologies to transform discarded materials into valuable items like jewelry, furniture, and art. Her TEDxNYUShanghaiSalon talk delves into her commitment to sustainable development and how we can combat plastic pollution.

This talk was independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Karmay Ngai, raised in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and the UK, is an international model despite majoring in Graphic and Product Design. Describing herself as "coached by life," she spent seven years in

Karmay Ngai, raised in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and the UK, is an international model despite majoring in Graphic and Product Design. Describing herself as "coached by life," she spent seven years in New York, working with brands like Guess and Vivienne Westwood, and appearing in publications such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.

In 2019, Ngai moved to China to expand her label, plu, focusing on sustainability and mental wellness workshops. The following year, she founded Sustainable Space Station (SSS), a platform dedicated to integrating sustainability into modern life.

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

TEDxNYUShanghai speaker Ye Huang Zoe is a wildlife conservationist. She led 34 advocacy campaigns against illegal wildlife trade in seven African countries, with multinational companies. Her

TEDxNYUShanghai speaker Ye Huang Zoe is a wildlife conservationist. She led 34 advocacy campaigns against illegal wildlife trade in seven African countries, with multinational companies. Her efforts impacted over 160,000 Chinese in Africa, with 2.6 million views across 50+ media.

She researched wildlife products in Uganda and led youth field research on global conservation, covering protected areas and orangutan conservation. Her impactful work featured on CCTV's "China with me" and "Voice" programs.

This talk was given at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

David Blackhurst, founder of the not-for-profit Tiny Home Foundation, presents a real-world solution to universal housing challenges. He shares insights on escaping the tenancy treadmill and

David Blackhurst, founder of the not-for-profit Tiny Home Foundation, presents a real-world solution to universal housing challenges. He shares insights on escaping the tenancy treadmill and reducing hidden homelessness through genuinely affordable homes.

His ideas explore how we live, buy homes, and achieve greater happiness. This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx here.

Surya Bowyer, Head of Library Services and Curator of Collections at Queen Elizabeth's, explores the question: "Why save a tree?"

His TEDx talk spans topics from Canada to Scotland,

Surya Bowyer, Head of Library Services and Curator of Collections at Queen Elizabeth's, explores the question: "Why save a tree?"

His TEDx talk spans topics from Canada to Scotland, including tax incentives, the "Wood Wide Web," and the history of Queen Elizabeth's School. With an interest in the history of science, Surya has also collaborated with the Science Museum, London.

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