Tharparkar faces severe drought due to insufficient rainfall. Policy Maker Qasim Siraj Soomro advocates for integrating local wisdom into policy to mitigate this crisis. As a Provincial Assembly

Tharparkar faces severe drought due to insufficient rainfall. Policy Maker Qasim Siraj Soomro advocates for integrating local wisdom into policy to mitigate this crisis. As a Provincial Assembly member, Soomro has championed the rights of the Thari community, addressing water scarcity, related diseases, and nutritional issues. He introduced projects like small dams for water preservation, established health and education facilities, and implemented solar power. His efforts also include promoting tourism, improving road networks, and working to list Nanagarparkar with UNESCO, fostering hope for change.

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John Dumelo is a prominent Ghanaian actor, farmer, and entrepreneur. An alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Achimota School, he is recognized for his diverse

John Dumelo is a prominent Ghanaian actor, farmer, and entrepreneur. An alumnus of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Achimota School, he is recognized for his diverse contributions.

Beyond his acclaimed acting career, Dumelo launched the J. Melo clothing line in 2012, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.

He delivered a TEDx talk on the critical topic of growing agriculture in Africa to feed the world. Learn more about TEDx events here.

In her talk, "The Buck stops with us," Rema K Giridhar discussed her team's commitment to environmental issues. She shared possibilities for minimizing greenhouse emissions from buildings and

In her talk, "The Buck stops with us," Rema K Giridhar discussed her team's commitment to environmental issues. She shared possibilities for minimizing greenhouse emissions from buildings and detailed the experience of constructing the world's second-highest ranking green building, rated by GBCI under LEED NC v2009.

Rema K Giridhar is the Director of SIERRA ODC Private Limited with over 20 years of experience, a consultant psychologist, educationist, and social entrepreneur. She actively propagates and volunteers in many social welfare projects. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Antonella Leone, an Italian researcher at the National Research Council (CNR), challenges common negative perceptions of sea jellies. In her talk, she explains their value as a precious resource,

Antonella Leone, an Italian researcher at the National Research Council (CNR), challenges common negative perceptions of sea jellies. In her talk, she explains their value as a precious resource, a core focus of her work.

Leone manages the GoJelly project, coordinated with GEOMAR - Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. This initiative aims to reshape public understanding, highlighting sea jellies' potential as a valuable resource.

Her insights were shared at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In 2018, then Year 11 student Esandi Kalugalage from Brisbane State High School delivered a captivating TEDx talk titled “The Great Population Debate.” She presented an economic and societal

In 2018, then Year 11 student Esandi Kalugalage from Brisbane State High School delivered a captivating TEDx talk titled “The Great Population Debate.” She presented an economic and societal analysis of Australia's population growth, questioning if it was too rapid and if the nation was adequately prepared.

Esandi's insights and data intrigued the audience. Her talk was part of an independently organized TEDx event, which follows the TED conference format. For more information on TEDx, visit ted.com/tedx.

Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn, is an animal welfare advocate and author. Her national nonprofit, established in 1999, rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals, simultaneously healing

Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn, is an animal welfare advocate and author. Her national nonprofit, established in 1999, rescues and rehabilitates unwanted animals, simultaneously healing people with shared stories of abuse and neglect. The Gentle Barn, home to over 200 animals, operates in California, Tennessee, and Missouri, with a goal to expand nationwide.

Laks develops programs where animals serve as ambassadors of compassion for at-risk, underprivileged, and disabled children and adults. This TEDx talk shares a powerful story of a mother's desperate search for her lost baby, their miraculous reunion, and universal life lessons for becoming better humans. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Karl-Henrik Robèrt, a Swedish cancer scientist and leading figure in the global sustainability movement, developed the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, also known as The Natural

Karl-Henrik Robèrt, a Swedish cancer scientist and leading figure in the global sustainability movement, developed the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development, also known as The Natural Step Framework. This framework provides a scientific approach to implementing sustainability, offering the "missing piece" for effective action.

Arising from extensive consultations across diverse sectors, the framework outlines system conditions for sustainability. Robèrt, an internationally renowned change agent and Blue Planet Prize laureate, even secured the imprimatur of the King of Sweden. You can download a picture book explaining this concept here.

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Sasha, an EB student (class of 2020), updates us on ocean plastic pollution, detailing the latest efforts and suggesting solutions everyone can contribute to.

This talk was presented at a

Sasha, an EB student (class of 2020), updates us on ocean plastic pollution, detailing the latest efforts and suggesting solutions everyone can contribute to.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event, an independently organized local community event following the TED conference format.

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Sander Chan, a political scientist at the German Development Institute (DIE) and Utrecht University, advocates for global governance to achieve a greener, fairer, and resilient future. His

Sander Chan, a political scientist at the German Development Institute (DIE) and Utrecht University, advocates for global governance to achieve a greener, fairer, and resilient future. His research explores the role of networks, non-state, and local actors in global sustainability and climate change governance.

Chan's talk addresses the critical shift from climate change despair to action. This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Addressing global climate issues demands substantial capital investment. While industry has significantly contributed to the Anthropocene, there is hope in redirecting corporate efforts towards

Addressing global climate issues demands substantial capital investment. While industry has significantly contributed to the Anthropocene, there is hope in redirecting corporate efforts towards climate solutions.

Devyn, a Brown University student, created an "Environment and Enterprise" concentration, studying climate change, the private sector, and consumerism. He heads shareholder engagement for Brown’s Socially Responsible Investment Fund, interns with the Office of Sustainability and Investment Office, and co-authors a book chapter on New England coastal city resilience.

This talk, independently organized, explores these critical intersections. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.