Charlton Shackleton is addressing the underrepresentation of equatorial regions in climate change funding. Commemorating his ancestor Sir Ernest Shackleton, he will lead a 2022 expedition to the

Charlton Shackleton is addressing the underrepresentation of equatorial regions in climate change funding. Commemorating his ancestor Sir Ernest Shackleton, he will lead a 2022 expedition to the South Pole, personally transporting climate scientists for research. This unique initiative aims to support those most impacted by climate change.

As an Antarctic Explorer and Entrepreneur, Charlton also founded The Shackleton Research Trust, offering academic scholarships to underrepresented science students worldwide. Additionally, he directs the Shackleton Initiative Marine Research Centre (SIMRC) in Tobago, which explores coral reef restoration and hosts researchers at Buccoo Reef. This information was shared at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Chitra Vishwanath, principal architect at Biome Environmental Solutions in Bangalore, champions ecological architecture and water conservation. Her firm redefines living close to nature,

Chitra Vishwanath, principal architect at Biome Environmental Solutions in Bangalore, champions ecological architecture and water conservation. Her firm redefines living close to nature, integrating these principles into all projects. With a background in civil engineering and architecture, she has led her firm since 1991, working on projects across India and Africa.

Biome is a leader in sustainable construction, contrasting with conventional harmful practices. They have completed over 700 projects, focusing on ecological design, water harvesting, and sanitation tailored to specific site ecologies. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

It's remarkable how individuals far away can profoundly impact our lives, often without our knowledge. Aishwarya Sridhar, a wildlife photographer, presenter, writer, and documentary filmmaker,

It's remarkable how individuals far away can profoundly impact our lives, often without our knowledge. Aishwarya Sridhar, a wildlife photographer, presenter, writer, and documentary filmmaker, explores these hidden influences.

From Navi Mumbai, Sridhar champions visual communication's transformative power. The youngest recipient of both the Sanctuary Asia – Young Naturalist Award and the International Camera Fair Award, she aims to drive policy-level change through her photography and filmmaking.

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Ankit Jain is a technology executive and entrepreneur. For five years, he led multiple ventures at the Ola Group, including Ola Corporate, Ola Prime Exec, Ola Labs, Ola Play, and most notably, Ola

Ankit Jain is a technology executive and entrepreneur. For five years, he led multiple ventures at the Ola Group, including Ola Corporate, Ola Prime Exec, Ola Labs, Ola Play, and most notably, Ola Electric—a unicorn focused on personal and shared electric mobility.

Previously, Ankit worked in the tech practice at McKinsey and Company, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a Siebel Scholar, Legatum Fellow, and an alum of IIT Bombay and MIT Sloan.

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Sixteen-year-old Brookhouse student Terry Bingwa recently gave a TEDx talk, advocating for a child-centric approach to environmental initiatives. She believes focusing on youth is key to

Sixteen-year-old Brookhouse student Terry Bingwa recently gave a TEDx talk, advocating for a child-centric approach to environmental initiatives. She believes focusing on youth is key to cultivating a greener culture and solving our planet's challenges.

Passionate about the outdoors and chess, Terry stated, "I am excited to speak as I have a passion for environment." Her talk highlighted the vital role young people play in addressing global environmental problems.

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Atanas, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is a designer and entrepreneur passionate about sustainable innovation. He co-founded Biomyc, a company developing eco-friendly products from novel materials

Atanas, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, is a designer and entrepreneur passionate about sustainable innovation. He co-founded Biomyc, a company developing eco-friendly products from novel materials for the packaging and automotive industries, aiming to advance humanity's progress through sustainable solutions.

Biomyc launched Bulgaria's first fully biodegradable mushroom mycelium packaging in 2020. They now collaborate with Mercedes-Benz Germany on 3D-printed car parts from plant-based plastic alternatives. Recognized as Europe's Best Green Startup and a Top30 Cleantech Startup, Biomyc recently joined Startup Autobahn, initiating pilot projects with Mercedes-Benz.

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Curious about the story of two brothers, one from socialist Bharat and the other from capitalist India? This intriguing narrative is explored by Venky Ramachandran.

Venky is a writer,

Curious about the story of two brothers, one from socialist Bharat and the other from capitalist India? This intriguing narrative is explored by Venky Ramachandran.

Venky is a writer, consultant, and executive coach, specializing in culture and agriculture. He aids agritech founders, co-founded Mandram Indic Talks Foundation for native language discourse, and publishes the popular "Agribusiness Matters" newsletter, read by over 21,000 professionals globally.

This presentation was delivered at a TEDx event, independently organized by a local community. Discover more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Wildlife conservation is essential, but online activism alone won't suffice. We need a blueprint to create 250 million wildlife activists.

Kannika Shivapal, a 15-year-old from Bangalore,

Wildlife conservation is essential, but online activism alone won't suffice. We need a blueprint to create 250 million wildlife activists.

Kannika Shivapal, a 15-year-old from Bangalore, founded Project Civet. This initiative conserves wildlife by managing human-animal conflict through coexistence, empowering youth leaders to champion local conservation.

Kannika has advocated for wildlife conservation at the United Nations' Activate Impact Summit and completed the 2020 Stanford Environmental & Water Studies Summer Program. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Jusen Asuka's talk, "Fall and Rise of Japan’s Climate Policy," addresses the nation's climate policy, which was active only briefly (e.g., the 1997 Kyoto Protocol) before becoming largely

Jusen Asuka's talk, "Fall and Rise of Japan’s Climate Policy," addresses the nation's climate policy, which was active only briefly (e.g., the 1997 Kyoto Protocol) before becoming largely inactive. He proposes concrete steps for Japan’s green recovery to revive it.

Professor Asuka is with Tohoku University’s Center for Northeast Asian Studies. He previously directed the climate change group at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES). Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from INSEAD, his expertise spans energy and environmental policy, and international cooperation.

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Rimp Dorjee Lepcha is a Senior Engineer for the Sikkim State Government and Project Director for the Asian Development Bank's South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. He also serves

Rimp Dorjee Lepcha is a Senior Engineer for the Sikkim State Government and Project Director for the Asian Development Bank's South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. He also serves as President of Rotary Club, Gangtok South, and India’s Goodwill Ambassador to Brazil.

As a Hazard Safety Cell member, he led post-earthquake rehabilitation efforts. His valuable contributions earned him invitations from Taiwan as a ‘Future Leader of South Asia’ and from the US Government for an International Visitors Leadership Program on disaster management.

Passionate about mountain well-being, Lepcha advocates for sustainability and disaster aversion, highlighting the Himalayas as the 'third pole' and the importance of educating children on resource respect. Learn more at his TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/tedx